Local Housing Nonprofit Faces Uncertainty Amid Government Shutdown
- Floyd Anderson
- Nov 10, 2025
- 2 min read
As the government shutdown stretches on, housing organizations across the region are feeling the strain — and so are the people they serve. For Alexandria Thomas, Director of Community Relations and Development at Neighborhood Properties, the ripple effects are already reaching home. For the funding of SNAP benefits to paying rent.
“About 90 percent of the clients we house are considered low income,” Thomas explained. “Many also live with mental illness or substance use disorders, which often result in disability. When funding is disrupted, these individuals are the first to feel it.”
Thomas said the organization has seen an increase in clients facing impossible choices — like paying rent or buying food. “We’re already seeing people skipping meals to make sure they can stay housed,” she said. “That shouldn’t be the reality for anyone.”
The situation may soon grow worse. The Trump administration has indicated that counties like theirs could see a 50 percent reduction in housing subsidy funding, a move that would place hundreds of tenants at risk of re-entering homelessness if income-based assistance isn’t restored.
Thomas noted that her team is working to stretch resources, partner with local donors, and advocate for continued support. But uncertainty looms large. “We’re preparing for the worst while hoping for the best,” she said. “We can’t do it alone. Community support matters now more than ever.”
As the standoff in Washington continues, Thomas hopes policymakers remember the faces behind the numbers. “This isn’t just about budgets and politics,” she said. “It’s about people — families, veterans, and neighbors — who deserve stability and a safe place to call home.”
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