In The News …

Good morning! It’s Wednesday news day …

A pattern of HUD projects stalled or abandoned — Many have likely read this already (check out the 1300+ comments), but just in case: the Post recently released the results of an investigation into over 5,1000 housing construction projects across the country, 700 of which have “have languished for a decade or longer even as much of the country struggles with record-high foreclosures and a dramatic loss of affordable housing.” And at a time when demand far outpaces supply, “early one in seven projects shows signs of significant delay.” What is your take? (Do check out the reaction on DCentric too)

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Lambi Fund of Haiti Reaches Out

As the camera crews begin departing and stories from Haiti are no longer front page news, please don’t forget that the crisis goes on. Support for those in need will remain strong for years to come, and one Catalogue nonprofit knows this only too well. Check out the Lambi Fund of Haiti, and the “view video” link that tells the story — both of what was, and what is to come.