Why did you want to be part of STCAH and What do you pay in rent?

[Nicole Wilson]

Hello everyone,
As part of the Human Rights day event I would like to have a general
discussion about our group and include the reasons why people see the
need for our group. So if you all could send me a sentence that would
be great. Also, if you wouldn't mind including what you pay in rent
for what kind of place that would be excellent.

Thanks,
Nicole

[Erin Piatt]

When working full time doesn't mean you can afford to live without fear, rent is too high.

I pay $700.00/month for a small 2 bedroom with no closets or cupboards... and I can see light all around my front door.. no heater in the porch either.... and this was the cheapest I could find.

[Aida M]

Because I don't see how I will ever be able to afford a house of my own in St. John's, especially as a farmer (someone of low-income)
Because rent and real estate costs are only rising, and incomes are not.
Because it was hard to find affordable rent when my friends and I were looking this fall....we weren't picky and we got lucky! $250/mo + utilities and phone
Because, while I can manage to pay my own rent currently for a room in a rooming house, as a single individual, I don't see how I could pay rent in a house big enough for a family.
Because I don't know how I will support myself as a senior on a pension, esp if I have accessibility issues and have even more limited affordable options.

I think defining 'affordable' as being a reasonable percentage of one's income is important, and taking dependents, retirement savings etc. into consideration.

Another thought: affordable housing is connected to poverty issues in general, such as a relatively low minimum wage and the fact that many occupations are under-valued.
What is a 'living wage' in this town?

> Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 19:37:27 -0800
> Subject: Why did you want to be part of STCAH and What do you pay in rent?
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