Wishing a very happy 97th birthday to President Jimmy Carter who has been such a pillar to our organization! We are so grateful he chooses to continues to invest in us and believe in the Habitat mission!

SB352 fails to pass due to lack of Constitutional Majority, but can come up for another vote as soon as the Senate’s next meeting on Thursday. Keep calling and writing to thank those who voted NO & urge the “yes’s” to reconsider! votervoice.net/mobile/IACED/H… #StopTheDebtTrap #INLegis

“We are extremely disappointed by the Indiana Senate’s passage of SB352. Simply put, the bill expands predatory lending in Indiana without any consideration for financially vulnerable Hoosiers & the families” said HRL member @AndyNielsenIN of Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute. indianaopportunity.net/hrl-news/2022/…

newsandtribune.com/opinion/guest-… | GUEST COLUMN: Bill threatens housing security for vulnerable Hoosiers

ICYMI, longtime former state regulator of consumer credit Mark Tarpey writes in IndyStar that SB352 will "lead to a debt treadmill that customers cannot escape". The bill narrowly passed the #INLegis Senate and is awaiting a committee assignment and hearing date in the House.

The way to help struggling elderly, veteran, single-parent and minority families financially isn't to give them a loan with a high amount of interest #CostofHome #StoptheDebtTrap southbendtribune.com/story/opinion/…

"Worst of all, SB352 protects predatory lenders from prosecution under the Indiana criminal #loansharking statute. If they need protection from criminal prosecution, what does that tell you?"- Gina Leckron Habitat Indiana. nwitimes.com/opinion/column… #INLegis Indiana House Republicans Indiana House Democrats

Thank you to Gina from @INCommDev member Habitat Indiana for making the connection between SB 352’s expansion of predatory lending and the damage it will do to housing security. Tell your #INLegis Rep. how YOU feel at (800) 382-9842!

THANK YOU @HamCoIndiana Board of Commissioners for approving a Resolution Requesting the Rejection of SB 352 which would "authorize additional new predatory loan models in the State of Indiana"!

"Worst of all, SB352 protects predatory lenders from prosecution under the Indiana criminal #loansharking statute. If they need protection from criminal prosecution, what does that tell you?"- Gina Leckron Habitat Indiana newsandtribune.com/opinion/guest-… #INLegis Indiana House Republicans Indiana House Democrats

“Usury is the only word to describe SB352 that passed the #INLegis Senate Feb. 2. As a leader in a Christian faith-based affordable housing construction and advocacy organization… I am gravely concerned that this will harm many people.” Habitat Indiana. goshennews.com/opinion/reader…

Happy President's Day! 🇺🇸 Over the years, The Carters have worked alongside with over 104,000 volunteers in over 14 countries helping to build, renovate, and repair over 4,390 homes. Happy President's Day Mr. Carter! 🇺🇸

New Albany Dedicates $500,000 to Affordable Housing Partnership newalbanycityhall.com/home/2022/4/12…

If you are looking for a way to help after Hurricane Ian, HabitatFlorida is organizing resources for local affiliates who were hit the hardest. You can donate to support their work and the individuals who will look to rebuild their communities. ow.ly/oVZb50L1tSt

In the aftermath of the storm, we are seeking community support to provide relief to Southwest Florida. For more information and to donate, please visit bit.ly/3RCaJyr. #HabitatPinellasPasco #HurricaneIan #BuildingCommunity

According to Pew Research Center, payday loans have a shocking average APR of 349% in Indiana pewtrusts.org/en/research-an…

Committee advances measure to fund housing revolving fund - Indiana Capital Chronicle indianacapitalchronicle.com/2023/01/25/com…

Thank you to IN legislators, specifically Linda Rogers & Doug Miller for championing housing issues like the Attainable Homeownership Tax Credit that will help folks like Habitat build more affordable homes for Hoosiers!

We are deeply saddened to learn that Rosalynn Carter has died. She was a compassionate and committed champion of #HabitatforHumanity and worked fiercely to help families around the world. #HonoringMrsCarter