One’s position is only as strong as the information one uses to support it, no matter how worthwhile the endeavor. Making the case for housing assistance in rural America is no different. Understanding and presenting housing data effectively is a key element of advocating for families, seniors, and veterans in need. The ability to access and use data, such as the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, is a powerful tool. This workshop will help familiarize participants with accessing data and will present ways data can be used to most effectively advocate for rural housing needs.

1. How to Utilize Data to Advocate
and Effectively Make Your Case

2. About NLIHC

3. Presentation Outline
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4. Government Data Sources
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5. Decennial Census
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6. American Community Survey (ACS)
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7. Housing Data in the ACS
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8. ACS Multiyear Data

9. How to Use The ACS to Show Need

10. CHAS Data
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11. Using County Level CHAS Data

12. Advantages and Challenges of the ACS
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13. Where to Find the Data
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14. Use of Data by NLIHC: Out of Reach
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16. Use of Data by NLIHC: Congressional District
Housing Profiles
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18. Use of Data by NLIHC: State Housing Profiles
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20. Use of Data by NLIHC: National Housing
Preservation Database
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21. The NLIHC Research Team and You!