The Affordable Housing Task Force is an advisory body staffed by the Affordable Housing Specialist. The mission statement of the Task Force is as follows:
Housing in the City of Medford should be affordable for all families, regardless of income. The Affordable Housing Task Force will work for the preservation and creation of housing throughout the City so that the mix of housing costs in Medford reflects the mix of incomes of our residents. To accomplish this goal we will: Compile data on local need and best practices, conduct outreach and educate public officials and the public at large, and support and advocate for appropriate policies and programs.
The Affordable Housing Task Force is made up of Medford community members and includes a realtor, housing attorney, pastor, business owner and social service providers in the housing field. The group meets approximately every 4 weeks.
Meeting our local need for affordable housing issue requires a community-wide effort.
You can also participate by becoming active with a local non profit organization that addresses housing in Medford:
Medford Community Housing is Medford's recently revived non profit community development corporation. If you would like to get involved on a board committee or otherwise get involved to help move the organization toward its first development project, educate the public on the affordable housing issue or oversee the organization's financial stability, contact the Board President at kelly@kellycatallo.com.
Other non profit organizations that directly address the housing issue in Medford and may also appreciate your participation include:
Housing Families, Inc: Housing and support services (including youth tutoring) for families moving out of homelessness: 781-322-9119
Medford Family Life: Housing and support for single parents moving out of homelessness: 781-391-9116
Tri-CAP: Develops housing for very low income households and provide a range of other social services: 781-322-4125 |
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