PHOENIX—Individuals of low-income multifamily communities areplagued with all the characteristics of poverty such as little tono education, poor nutrition, below average income, and limitedfinancial resources. That is according to FlynannJanisse of Rainbow Housing AssistanceCorp., who recently spoke with GlobeSt.com on the subjectof issues facing multifamily communities and low-income renterstoday and what is being done about those issues.
GlobeSt.com: What are some of the biggest issuesfacing multifamily communities and low-income renterstoday?
Flynann Janisse: It is my opinion theyare the same issues today as they have always been. We as anindustry pride ourselves on building safe, decent, and qualityaffordable housing. We typically succeed at this quite easily andthen find the greatest challenge is to sustain a community ofindividuals and families stricken with poverty. Our renters, thosethat we rely on for cash flow and those who drive the expenses ofour daily operations, have needs beyond what most expect.Individuals of low-income multifamily communities are plagued withall the characteristics of poverty such as little to no education,poor nutrition, below average income, and limited financialresources. All are seeking to cope with social and economichardships as well as the need and desire to live and raise a familyin a safe environment.
GlobeSt.com: How do service-enriched programs addressthese issues?
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