There is an acute house shortage throughout much of the U.S. and wider world, creating ever-rising living costs. It is affecting us in myriad ways. One, many Friends have less time or resources to devote to their Quaker life because they work extra jobs to make the rent or mortgage every month. The rising prices are also increasing the number of unhoused neighbors, a tragedy for them and a strain on our wider community.

How is the housing crisis impacting our meeting community, our families, and our neighbors?

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