Take Action
The Charlottesville Low-Income Housing Coalition’s progress and successes to date stem in large part from the overwhelming support of local residents, citizens, and members of the broader Charlottesville community. However, in order to continue to advocate for racial and economic justice in the city, CLIHC needs your support! Here are a number of ways to get involved:
SHARE YOUR CONCERNS!
Send an email to Council@charlottesville.gov, PlanningCommission@charlottesville.gov and the C’ville Plans Together Team (Engage@CvillePlansTogether.com).
Let them know that you support CLIHC’s recommendations to address racial and economic justice in Charlottesville. CLIHC recommends expanding opportunities for new affordable housing in historically exclusionary neighborhoods, an affordable housing overlay to slow the tsunami of displacement in majority-Black neighborhoods and expanded Real Estate Tax Relief and Rent Relief for very low-income households.
On-going action items:
Sign up to receive updates and requests for action here
Attend Charlottesville City Council meetings
Every first and third Monday (except holidays) at 6:30 pm at Charlottesville City Hall, City Council Chambers
Attend Charlottesville City Planning Commission meetings
Second Tuesday of every month at 5:30 pm at City Hall, City Council Chambers
Attend Charlottesville Housing Advisory Committee meetings
Every 3rd Wednesday, 12pm in City Hall
Donate to the Public Housing Association of Residents (PHAR)
PHAR is the recognized “resident advisory board” for public housing in Charlottesville. The organization is made up entirely by and for people living in public housing. It plays a crucial role in advocating for affordable housing in Charlottesville. PHAR founded the Charlottesville Low-Income Housing Coalition (CLIHC) and PHAR continues to be very active with CLIHC.
Donate to the Legal Aid Justice Center’s Civil Rights and Racial Justice Program
Among the many impactful programs at the Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC), the Civil Rights and Racial Justice Program targets the root issues of poverty and connections among policing, poverty, race, and injustice.
