Voices in Action
A look at Habitat for Humanity International’s national advocacy initiative.
Voices in Action is Habitat for Humanity’s national advocacy initiative in the United States that unites Habitat supporters, homeowners, volunteers, staff, and partners to influence public policy and expand access to affordable homeownership. It builds on decades of collective advocacy to advance housing affordability at every level of government.
Simply put: Voices in Action helps turn the power of our collective voice into real policy change that increases housing supply, expands opportunities for homeownership, and protects families’ ability to stay in their homes long-term.
What is Voices in Action?
Owning a home is a foundation for stability and wealth building, yet millions of families in the U.S. are shut out due to skyrocketing prices, limited supply, and systemic barriers. Voices in Action focuses on addressing these challenges by advocating for policies that:
Why Voices in Action Matters
Expand the housing supply.
Increasing funding for building and preserving affordable homes
Making public land available for affordable housing development
Supporting zoning reforms that allow more homes to be built where people live and work
Increase access to
homeownership for all.
Expanding and protecting programs like down payment assistance
Promoting fair mortgage standards
Supporting financial counseling and lending programs that help more households become homeowners
Help families remain in their homes long-term.
Advocating for programs that help pay for critical home repairs
Supporting energy-efficient upgrades and resilience measures
Reducing barriers like high property taxes and insurance costs
The national Voices in Action initiative aligns closely with Habitat for Humanity California’s advocacy goals, including:
Advocating for funding sources and policy reforms that support affordable homeownership statewide
Empowering Habitat homeowners and supporters to speak with elected officials about housing solutions
Coordinating local and statewide advocacy efforts that tie into broader national campaigns and legislative opportunities
By participating in Voices in Action, Californians help amplify our impact beyond state borders - bringing national attention and momentum to the fight for more affordable homes here at home.
How Voices in Action
connects to California
