Inflation may be easing — but low-income people are still paying the steepest prices
The annual inflation rate eased somewhat in April, but not enough to meaningfully reduce the burden on lower-income Americans.
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Forsyth County Offering Rides To Rental Assistance Program Offices
Transportation is now available for residents who wish to apply for financial assistance to pay overdue rent or utility bills.
As Eviction Moratorium Deadline Approaches, NC Latino And Black Communities Particularly Impacted
After working for years as a painter, Felix Ruiz got fired from his job due to coronavirus, and he's been unable to pay rent.
Forsyth County Emergency Rental Assistance Applications Now In-Person
Forsyth County residents who have fallen behind on rent or utilities as a result of the pandemic can now apply in-person for financial assista
Losing It All: Mobile Home Owners Evicted Over Small Debts During Pandemic
Mobile home owners right now are twice as likely as other homeowners to be behind on housing payments. And some are losing their homes over small amounts of rent they owe for land the home sits on.
COVID-19 Assistance Ready For Winston-Salem Renters And Homeowners
More than $1 million of COVID-19 assistance is available for low-income Winston-Salem residents who've fallen behind on their housing payments.
States Try To Push Out Billions Of Emergency Rental Aid To Families
Congress approved $25 billion in emergency rental assistance to keep people housed during the pandemic, but states are facing glitches on the federal moratorium for renters and landlords.
New State Program Provides Rent And Utility Relief
A new statewide program is providing rent and utility relief to North Carolinians experiencing financial hardship.
Eviction Moratorium: What Tenants Need To Know
The surprise sweeping move by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to place a national
Rent Is Due Today, But Millions Of Americans Won't Be Paying
Housing activists are enlisting renters who can and can't pay rent starting May 1 to sign a pledge with the goal of putting pressure on landlords and policymakers.