As a part of our flagship issue to support safe and affordable housing in Waukesha County, WCCF, along with community partners, commissioned a study by the Wisconsin Policy Forum to better understand housing affordability.

Researchers examined market characteristics and trends, barriers to housing development, and potential solutions. They analyzed relevant data and municipal policies through a series of stakeholder interviews with local government officials, developers, and employers. They also explored how local and state governments are addressing similar housing affordability challenges nationwide.

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By several meaningful measures, we end the first half of 2023 in a more comfortable place than we began it.

While labor markets and consumer spending have remained strong, inflation has moderated enough to allow the Federal Reserve to relax (if not entirely give up) its aggressive campaign of interest rate hikes. Historic bank failures and a U.S. government borrowing impasse roiled markets, but temporarily, and stocks in the U.S. and globally are largely ending the half on a welcome high note.

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Serving as Executive Director of the Food Pantry of Waukesha County for 26 years, Karen Tredwell transformed the agency and made a lasting impact on the community.

The Food Pantry of Waukesha County Board of Directors established a donor designated fund to honor her legacy and continue making a difference in the community on her behalf.