Good news! I fought for and won an additional $3.5 million for Community Development Corporations in the municipal FY 2026 budget! CDCs provide critical services that promote affordable housing and economic opportunity. By funding this work, we invest in inclusive and healthy neighborhood growth.

My statement with @ruephilacouncil on City Council's Finance Committee approving an $800 million bond to fund affordable housing: We applaud Council President Kenyatta Johnson and Mayor Parker for recognizing the urgency of our housing crisis and committing $800 million to address it. We also thank the Council President for ensuring City Council and the public have a say in how these funds are spent. As leaders of City Council’s Housing Committee, we look forward to working with Council President Johnson, Mayor Parker, and our colleagues to build and preserve safe, stable, and affordable housing – especially for those most burdened by this crisis. Today, half of renters and a third of homeowners in our city are forced to choose between housing and essentials like food, medicine, or clothing. If we’re serious about lasting change, we must start with the Philadelphians most in need. That’s why we will advocate for Council to use its oversight role to ensure that this historic investment strengthens proven programs that help low-income families remain in their homes and catalyzes investment in transformative initiatives that will build and preserve deeply and permanently affordable housing in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods. More than 200,000 residents earning under $30,000 a year are one missed paycheck or unexpected maintenance issue away from slipping into homelessness. This investment will prevent that from happening. We're letting residents know now – help is on the way.

On Tuesday May 20th, YOU have the power to fully fund affordable housing for Philly families by voting YES on ballot question #2! whyy.org/articles/philadelph…

@LISC_HQ says H.O.M.E plan sets Philadelphia apart from other cities facing similar housing crises. "I ask you ask our leaders, please pass the funding for the H.O.M.E plan!"

🗣️📢 Our 2023 numbers are in! Last year, LISC and our affiliates invested $2.4 billion in urban and rural communities across the country, helping forge more inclusive and equitable environments to live, work, and innovate.

“If you don't look like the community and you're not from the community, you can't understand where the hurts are.” A new @LISCInstitute Spotlight highlights the importance of community ownership, voice leadership: lisc.org/our-resources/resou… @LISC_Philly @LISC_Newark @LISC_Houston

Finally hit #QueenBee for seven straight days in #SpellingBee. Maybe now I can go back to just reading good books instead. @sam

Shout out to our Community Development Champions!! 🎉 Senators David Argall, Vincent Hughes, Nikil Saval, & Art Haywood. —-whom helped champion “increased funding” at the STATE LEVEL for affordable housing! That’s major! Philadelphia & PACDC appreciates you so much💛

A great crowd to celebrate SUPRA OFFICE Solutions /EMSCO Scientific grand opening in West #Philadelphia.

Our #2023PACDCGala is happening!!

Welcome to the #Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development. @PhillyCDCs @CeibaPhiladelp1 @RHLSPA @UACoalition @urbanleaguephl @LISC_Philly

We’re thrilled to work with The @DICKS Foundation to launch the Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative. If you're a #nonprofit looking to build or renovate sports facilities for youth in under-resourced communities, apply for a grant by June 23: lisc.org/our-stories/story/d…

Thanks @NEF_LISC and @TDBank_US for providing the equity for Camino de Oro, #affordablehousing for seniors in North #Philadelphia. @APMforEveryone

A great crowd celebrating the Camino de Oro ribbon cutting. #affordablehousing for seniors in #Philly.

Thanks @PHFAWiessmann and @PHFAtweets for your support of Camino de Oro, affordable senior living in North Philly. @APMforEveryone @NEF_LISC @TDBank_US

A great day in North #Philadelphia! Ribbon cutting at Camino de Oro, new affordable senior living developed by @APMforEveryone and Elon Affordable Housing. @NildaRuiz_APM & @PhillyMayor

I just realized this glaring omission during my SB lunch break

We’re holding a public hearing on MV Realty one week from today in @PHLCouncil. I want to thank our community partners like @CLSphila for bringing their business practices to our attention.

In Year One, #ThePromisePHL and its partners helped reach people who haven’t been reached and provided services to stabilize families. And we're just getting started. Join us and pledge to be part of the solution: bit.ly/3psFLxs