Educational Resources clarify the reality of the present housing situation through detailed research and accessible presentation. Understanding is central for effective action. Resources will be prepared in formats appropriate for congregational use, including worship bulletin inserts, flyers, and adult education materials within individual congregations.

Advocacy Opportunities will be explained and disseminated to participating individuals and congregations to assist them in becoming confident and well-informed advocates for housing issues.

Transitional Housing Partnerships give congregations the opportunity to form relationships and provide housing for homeless and low-income families for a two-year period, as the family moves toward self-sufficiency.

HomeSharing is another concrete way that people of faith can help to meet local demands for affordable housing. “Empty-nesters” or families/individuals with extra space in their homes are matched with people who are seeking a room in their community. The arrangement is beneficial to both parties, and is a way, one person at a time, that the affordable housing crisis is resolved.

Volunteer Opportunities are available both in connection with Interfaith Open Communities and with other organizations working for the cause local to each community.
Often it has been through such opportunities that participants experience a “face on the facts,” an experience of the reported injustice and a new heart for working for the peace that comes only with justice.