Finding Home in the Heart of it All is a compelling new report from the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio that presents a clear dichotomy for our future: act now to close our housing gap and unlock monumental advantages that will benefit ourselves and every generation to come. Or refuse to see the truth in front of us and allow run-away housing costs to sacrifice our cherished quality of life.

This report is the answer to the ultimate question: why should we care? Because research proves that affordable housing makes us all healthier, wealthier, and wiser. It is not an expenditure; it is an essential investment that unlocks a future we all crave.

In other words, housing is the root issue. It is the most basic, central need for families of all backgrounds. Having affordable housing opens doors, losing it closes them. Kids cannot study, seniors cannot stay healthy, and workers cannot be productive without a stable roof over their heads. And when the most vulnerable among us stumble, we all feel the consequences.

This report is the answer to the ultimate question: why should we care? Because research proves that affordable housing makes us all healthier, wealthier, and wiser. It is not an expenditure; it is an essential investment that unlocks a future we all crave.

In other words, housing is the root issue. It is the most basic, central need for families of all backgrounds. Having affordable housing opens doors, losing it closes them. Kids cannot study, seniors cannot stay healthy, and workers cannot be productive without a stable roof over their heads. And when the most vulnerable among us stumble, we all feel the consequences.