Why Nonprofits Should Care About Affordable Housing

Affordable housing is more than a hot-button issue—it's a growing national crisis. Jenna Juniper, President and CEO of Juniper Consulting, joins Julia Patrick and Jarrett Ransom to explain why nonprofits need to care. With over 17 years in the field, Jenna outlines what affordable housing really is, clears up myths around Section 8, and highlights how nonprofits of any type can become vital partners in housing initiatives.

Learn practical ways to engage with developers, navigate public-private partnerships, and deliver wraparound services that stabilize communities and break cycles of poverty. “If you can help one family, you’re helping a generation,” says Jenna. Whether you’re in healthcare, culture, or education, this conversation shows how even a few hours a week on a property can create long-term change.

00:00:00 Welcome and guest introduction
00:02:23 Jenna’s mission: ending homelessness through housing
00:03:34 What affordable housing *really* means
00:05:53 The national housing crisis and post-COVID challenges
00:07:42 Nonprofits + housing = powerful partnerships
00:08:47 Wraparound services that change lives
00:11:14 Transportation, employment, and systemic barriers
00:12:16 How to locate affordable housing in your community
00:15:04 How *any* nonprofit can engage with developers
00:16:42 Why developers want to work with nonprofits
00:19:03 Market challenges in building affordable housing
00:23:11 What to bring when meeting with a housing developer

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