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“When people have a place to live, they become better parents, workers, and citizens. If” quote by Matthew Desmond
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““When people have a place to live, they become better parents, workers, and citizens. If””

Matthew Desmond

About This Quote

Source Book: Evicted, Matthew Desmond, 2016

Secure housing improves individuals' capacity to fulfill familial, professional, and civic roles.

In simple terms: Housing stability boosts overall wellbeing.

Key Takeaway

Support affordable housing initiatives.

Themes

housing family civic engagement

Mood

concerned hopeful

Type

policy social

When to use this quote

  • urban policy
  • community development
  • family dynamics

Key Concepts

social stability economic security

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies best link housing to community health?
  • How can we measure the broader impact of stable homes?
A Different Perspective

Complex issues also affect outcomes beyond housing.

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