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The participation of women in the workforce have been increasing, with more women rising above their traditional roles as homemakers and working in MNCs, law firms, schools, and even running their own companies. This increased participation has brought with it a new set of challenges. More women are relocating because of their work and thus require affordable and safe accommodation. Project Bridge is an initiative set up focusing on providing residential facility to working individuals as well as students.
This project is inspired from various other projects who contributes in finding housing facilities to working women.
1- YWCA Central Alabama’s Housing Department
http://www.ywcabham.org/housing
YWCA Central Alabama’s Housing Department is committed to providing excellent housing and supportive programming for women, children and families within Central Alabama. work They ensure equal and fair access to a variety of housing types to accommodate multiple needs, and we strive to uphold the dignity of each person whom they serve.YWCA Central Alabama has a variety of temporary and permanent housing options for individuals and families.
2- Housing for Women
http://hfw.org.uk/
Housing for Women have been providing homes and services to women and their families across London for nearly a century and through our work we enable women to develop their skills and confidence and live independently in the community.
3- Probus Women’s Housing Society
http://www.probus-housing.co.uk/
Probus Women’s Housing Society was formed in 1948, UK to provide good quality affordable accommodation for single working women at a time when inequalities of pay and the rules of financial institutions forced many women into sub-standard housing .They provide safe and secure affordable accommodation for single working women throughout the UK.
4- The Housing Choice Voucher
https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/710
The Housing Choice Voucher program by US government provides assistance to very low-income families to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing. Housing can include single-family homes, townhouses and apartments and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects. Housing choice -vouchers are administered locally by Public Housing Agencies (PHAs). A family that is issued a housing voucher is responsible for finding a suitable housing unit of the family’s choice where the owner agrees to rent under the program. A housing subsidy is paid to the landlord directly by the PHA on behalf of the participating family. The family then pays the difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by the program.
5- Bridge of Hope
http://bridgeofhopeinc.org/make-an-impact/start-a-bridge-of-hope/
Bridge of Hope program mainly concentrates on the provision of rental assistance. Rental assistance is typically provided on a decreasing basis over a period of 6 to 12 months. The amount of rental assistance is based on each woman’s individual circumstances and plans for financial stability and is determined in consultation with the program staff implementing the Bridge of Hope model. Rental assistance enables women to pursue job training and education to increase earning potential, pay down back debts/fines, develop positive budgeting skills, and possibly even establish an emergency savings fund, all while meeting the basic needs of their families.
6- YourSpace
YourSpace is a safe and affordable hostel for girls. Your space creates a brand of uniform, standardized secure private student accommodation trusted by students, parents and institutions across India.
7- MSR student living homes
http://www.studentliving.in/
MSR student living homes offer an embracing environment to students of all ages, coming from various parts of the country and the world. They have established a student-living spaces to enrich and enhance a college experience for students living independently.
8- NEW Economics for Women
https://neweconomicsforwomen.org/
NEW Economics for Women provide affordable housing for single women and mothers, families, seniors, and also multi-generation families. It also includes opportunities for families to build assets and invest in their futures. By participating in their programs and services, women and families address behavioral economic habits which simultaneously builds their financial knowledge and self-confidence.
9- East York Housing Help Center
https://www.yellowpages.ca/bus/Ontario/Toronto/East-York-Housing-Help-Centre/7393416.html
East York Housing Help Centre Offers a portal to either find subsidized housing, apartment listing, or alternative housing, as well as housing search tips
10- Housing Opportunities for Women
https://www.how-inc.org/
Housing Opportunities for Women is at the forefront of a national movement to provide Housing First. They have been significantly expanding affordable, supportive housing to help the growing number of Chicago and Evanston families dealing with housing insecurity and homelessness while providing them with the support services needed to empower them toward lifelong self-sufficiency.
11- The Women’s Housing Company (WHC)
http://www.womenshousingcompany.org.au/
The Women’s Housing Company (WHC) is a not-for-profit community housing provider delivering affordable housing for single women on limited incomes throughout the Sydney Metropolitan area. They are the only housing provider offering long-term housing to single women without dependent children. They proactively pursue opportunities to engage with tenants on a regular basis through various participation and engagement activities. By encouraging tenant feedback and input, they actively promote tenant rights including the right to complaint and appeal, and support tenants to access all types of assistance.
