Chicago renters with Housing Choice Vouchers face discrimination, delayed assistance

Chicago renters with Housing Choice Vouchers face discrimination, delayed assistance

It took talking to other renters struggling to find housing for Tymikee Brown to realize she wasn’t alone.  As a social work student and intern at the housing nonprofit Northside Community Resources, she heard from other renters rejected by landlords who didn’t want to accept Housing Choice Vouchers, colloquially known as Section 8. Brown was also searching for a landlord who would accept her housing voucher. She estimated she was turned down by…

Thousands of homeless people in the United States face difficulties in finding shelter, but there are programs and resources that can help improve their situation. From federal grants to local assistance, there are options available for those who need it most. However, many do not know how to access this help. Fortunately, there are lines of support, community organizations and government websites that guide homeless people to find temporary and…