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A new documentary celebrates five decades of Oxford House, peer-run recovery homes that have helped thousands rebuild their lives after addiction. The film debuts June 11 in Washington, featuring six residents whose stories prove community-based recovery works. #
After a challenging post-pandemic correction, Florida's housing market is showing encouraging signs of stabilization. Inventory is declining in areas hit hardest by price drops, suggesting the worst may be behind them.
Two Washington nonprofits are inviting neighbors inside their mental health recovery centers this May, showing how connection and purpose help people thrive. The free open houses reveal an innovative approach where members and staff work side by side, building confidence through community instead of just treatment.
A new film spotlights Oxford House, a 50-year-old program where people in recovery help each other stay sober through democratically run, self-supporting homes. Nearly 35 of these homes now operate in the Knoxville area, offering affordable housing and mutual support without traditional treatment costs.
Spain just approved a €7 billion plan to triple public housing investment over four years, tackling soaring rents that have locked many families out of the market. For the first time in decades, the government is making affordable housing a budgetary priority.
Salem city councilors just unanimously approved $250,000 to launch a groundbreaking pilot program that combines housing with comprehensive addiction recovery support. The program will help people battling opioid addiction rebuild their lives with mental health care, job training, and stable housing all in one place.
A European tiny house builder just solved one of small living's biggest complaints: feeling cramped. The Sky tiny house offers two full bedrooms and apartment-like space for just $71,000.
America's overdose deaths have fallen by nearly 40% since their peak, reaching 70,000 in the latest data. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. just announced new programs to accelerate recovery through housing, medication access, and community support.
Kathryn Burgum, now White House senior adviser on addiction, publicly shared her two-decade struggle with alcohol and journey to recovery. Her vulnerability at a health forum moved audiences and advanced efforts to reduce addiction stigma nationwide.
A 55-year-old former homeless drug user in Rio de Janeiro overcame cocaine addiction, found stable employment, and bought her own house within a year thanks to an innovative recovery program. The city's network of 24/7 psychosocial care centers is transforming lives by combining healthcare, housing support, and job opportunities.
A Canadian builder created a towable tiny house that solves the biggest challenge for families going small: space. The Ruby packs two full bedrooms, a bathtub, and room for six people into just 380 square feet.
A Utah company just made simple, stylish living more accessible with a 200-square-foot tiny house starting at $50,700. The Mysa 200 offers everything needed for comfortable living in a smart, single-level design.
A new tiny house design ditches cramped lofts and narrow hallways for a spacious single-floor layout that actually feels like home. The Miami model proves downsizing doesn't have to mean sacrificing comfort.
A Utah company just made sustainable downsizing way more affordable with a surprisingly spacious tiny house that starts under $50,000. The clever design proves you don't need much square footage to live comfortably.
Five people in Greene County, Tennessee just celebrated a life-changing milestone: graduating from Recovery Court after conquering addiction. Their success stories prove that with the right support, recovery is possible.
Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity has given 65 million people access to safe, affordable housing. Now they're inviting everyone to help open doors for the 3 billion people still struggling with housing insecurity.
Indiana lawmakers just passed a major housing reform bill that tackles the root causes of unaffordable housing. By streamlining zoning laws and cutting permit fees, the state is clearing the path for thousands of new homes.
Beyond Trafficking will open a safe house for survivors in three months. The announcement came during their annual gala where survivor BJ Garrett shared her story of hope and recovery.
Researchers mapped 20 years of green housing solutions that could help Africa build 50 million needed homes while slashing construction's massive carbon footprint. A growing movement shows affordable, climate-friendly housing is possible with the right financing tools.
A former public housing building in Chicago's South Side just became the nation's first museum dedicated to the stories of public housing residents. It took 26 years of activism to preserve these stories after thousands of families were displaced.
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