Category: affordable housing

TheVoiceOfJoyce The NashVillager provides a model for other States. Today they’re discussing storm assistance, Nashville residents have till Thursday to apply for emergency winter housing assistance. Paying for the emergency electric repairs are debated as are utility rates. Get involved!

February 10, 2026

Community information and process gives people valuable information for emergency assistance and meetings on electric repair repayments. Be part of the process. For assistance apply by Thursday. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The NashVillager provides a model for other States. Today they’re discussing storm assistance, Nashville residents have till Thursday to apply for emergency winter housing assistance. Paying for the emergency electric repairs are debated as are utility rates. Get involved!

TheVoiceOfJoyce Today, marks the anniversary of Joseph McCarthy’s lies about Communist everywhere. It took years to see his lies and the destruction of many lives. Let’s hope the lies and brutality Trump is creating in our Nation are stopped quickly. Make no mistake, his immigration policies and other policies are equally heinous and destroying more lives faster. Trump and his regime must be stopped soon! Trump’s lies are based on “The Great Replacement Theory “ and Trump Et al are a danger to American Society.

February 9, 2026

It’s frightening to see history repeat lies of demonizing the other in order to prove your legitimacy? Trump’s Great Replacement Theory can’t work now, not in the age of smart phones. Brutality , cruelty & corruption are taking place in broad daylight and obvious to all. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Today, marks the anniversary of Joseph McCarthy’s lies about Communist everywhere. It took years to see his lies and the destruction of many lives. Let’s hope the lies and brutality Trump is creating in our Nation are stopped quickly. Make no mistake, his immigration policies and other policies are equally heinous and destroying more lives faster. Trump and his regime must be stopped soon! Trump’s lies are based on “The Great Replacement Theory “ and Trump Et al are a danger to American Society.

TheVoiceOfJoyce From the NashVillager, power has been returned to last group of homeowners, after 13 days. If you’re lucky, insurance paid for your hotel. If not, Tennessee is funding assistance and keeping landlords from evicting anyone till 3/1. Meanwhile, the linemen did an incredible job, restoring power. Other stories included, try changing your life in your 50 or 60’s. Etc

February 9, 2026

A how to on coping with loss of power for 13 days. Parts of Tennessee declared State of Emergency. The Olympics, life changing courses and more. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce From the NashVillager, power has been returned to last group of homeowners, after 13 days. If you’re lucky, insurance paid for your hotel. If not, Tennessee is funding assistance and keeping landlords from evicting anyone till 3/1. Meanwhile, the linemen did an incredible job, restoring power. Other stories included, try changing your life in your 50 or 60’s. Etc

TheVoiceOfJoyce As major Newspapers shut down, small independent, sometimes niche, newsletters take their place. Read ICN Sunday Edition and discover their concerns about fracking in the Guadalupe River Floodplain.

February 8, 2026

ICN Sunday Morning Edition. Investigative reporting on Texas Fracking and the potential for oil spillage in the Guadalupe River Flood Plain. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce As major Newspapers shut down, small independent, sometimes niche, newsletters take their place. Read ICN Sunday Edition and discover their concerns about fracking in the Guadalupe River Floodplain.

TheVoiceOfJoyce So much is happening in our Country and many are brought to tears. Turn those tears into activism and educate our kids, as we pursue dedicate ourselves to rebuilding our Country. March with the No Kings Protest 3/28. Meanwhile, every act of kindness toward your neighbor brings us back to “our” America.

February 8, 2026

The many injustices of The Trump Administration makes us cry. We can’t afford tears, when we have a Nation to build and a Democracy to save. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce So much is happening in our Country and many are brought to tears. Turn those tears into activism and educate our kids, as we pursue dedicate ourselves to rebuilding our Country. March with the No Kings Protest 3/28. Meanwhile, every act of kindness toward your neighbor brings us back to “our” America.

TheVoiceOfJoyce My community is staying informed of our Rights. Use us as your guide and ask your State Representativesto keep you informed. Last week the ACLU, discussed how to Protect yourself while protesting, the talk is accessible. Next week we’re discussing voting Rights. Is your Community pro active? Are you preparing for the March 28 th No Kings March!?

February 7, 2026

Assembly woman, Linda Rosenthal details ways for New Yorkers to be involved in our Democracy. Protect our rights and ourselves when protesting, understand voting rights, warming stations , housing affordability and more. Let us be a model for your community. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce My community is staying informed of our Rights. Use us as your guide and ask your State Representativesto keep you informed. Last week the ACLU, discussed how to Protect yourself while protesting, the talk is accessible. Next week we’re discussing voting Rights. Is your Community pro active? Are you preparing for the March 28 th No Kings March!?

TheVoiceOfJoyce Trump’s policies are destroying the fabric of American life. Our costs are too high. 122,000 lost jobs last month, 50,000 non partisan knowledgeable Federal Employees will be replaced with hacks. Trump is pushing Congress to pass The Save Act, which will make it impossible for 21 million to vote. Resist. Congress must act to impeach or remove him, using the 25 th Amendment. His policies are causing harm to Americans, ACT NOW!

February 7, 2026

It’s obvious Trump’s policies are destroying farmers, creating unemployment, increasing prices, causing Measles outbreaks, harming Americans physically and economically. People are disappearing without due process. What will it take for Congress to act? … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Trump’s policies are destroying the fabric of American life. Our costs are too high. 122,000 lost jobs last month, 50,000 non partisan knowledgeable Federal Employees will be replaced with hacks. Trump is pushing Congress to pass The Save Act, which will make it impossible for 21 million to vote. Resist. Congress must act to impeach or remove him, using the 25 th Amendment. His policies are causing harm to Americans, ACT NOW!

TheVoiceOfJoyce TheNashVillager Captures what’s on everyone’s mind & Community affairs are addressed. Some are not happy with their utility and with out power for 10 days. The school day starts later for teens and ICE raids are on every one’s mind.

February 6, 2026

Nashville is a microcosm of our Communities. They’re concerned about their power company’s response to the storm, ICE deportations & their kids schooling. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce TheNashVillager Captures what’s on everyone’s mind & Community affairs are addressed. Some are not happy with their utility and with out power for 10 days. The school day starts later for teens and ICE raids are on every one’s mind.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Let’s talk voting Rights. Time and time again, when Trump feels threatened by low polls, he wants to convince us he’s going to intimidate us and stop us from Voting! It’s not going to happen and Trump’s brutally across our Nation is alienating his base. Look at Texas, a Democratic Senator was elected in a Latino region. Trump can rant, but his Tyranny by design isn’t working!

February 5, 2026

Heather Cox Richardson details the White Supremacist Creed of the 1890’s and now. Trump isn’t popular and he wants to steal our 2026 election . Don’t let him! Register & Vote. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Let’s talk voting Rights. Time and time again, when Trump feels threatened by low polls, he wants to convince us he’s going to intimidate us and stop us from Voting! It’s not going to happen and Trump’s brutally across our Nation is alienating his base. Look at Texas, a Democratic Senator was elected in a Latino region. Trump can rant, but his Tyranny by design isn’t working!

TheVoiceOfJoyce The NashVilliger has a section Curious Nashville, call in your concerns and they’ll get the answers. Not happy with the storm response, ask questions. Not happy with your insurance company, need clarification, there’s a city agency to call. When large newspapers aren’t around, this community newsletter works.

February 5, 2026

The NashVillager has a section, Curious Nashville, Ask questions , serious questions about storm response and damage and get answers. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The NashVilliger has a section Curious Nashville, call in your concerns and they’ll get the answers. Not happy with the storm response, ask questions. Not happy with your insurance company, need clarification, there’s a city agency to call. When large newspapers aren’t around, this community newsletter works.