One of the lesser-known benefits is the positive link between owning and improved health and well-being. When compared to renters of similar socio-economic levels, homeowners have better physical health levels, lower child injury rates and higher self-esteem and improved mental health and lower blood pressure. (If you're interested in digging deeper into the research behind these claims, you can start here and here).
But what about the relationship between healthy homes and healthy families?
An upcoming assembly of housing and health professionals, policymakers and community leaders seeks to delve deeper into the critical connections between health and the places we live, help break down health and housing silos, and improve cooperation among these disparate professions through improved network connections and cross-sector collaborations.
Known as the Healthy Homes and Communities Statewide Convening 2013, the upcoming event includes a keynote address by eco-entrepreneur and community revitalization strategist Majora Carter and workshop sessions that will highlight successful local healthy housing and communities initiatives and programs.
Healthy Homes and Communities Statewide Convening 2013
Tuesday, October 01, 2013 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Depot
225 South 3rd Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
For additional information about the Statewide Convening, contact Shawna Lynn Nelsen: shawna@fhfund.org.
If you, or someone you know, would like additional information on the benefits (and costs) of homeownership and how YOU can benefit by becoming a successful homeowner, contact a Homeownership Advisor today.
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