Vicki Zandier ‘23 is majoring in media and communication. Throughout her time in college she has focused on media studies and enhancing her writing skills. Vicki is a homebody and spends a lot of her life spending time with her family, watching movies, and baking. She is an advocate for both children and adults with epilepsy and works to raise awareness for her community. Throughout her time with the Allentown Voice she has become engaged in learning about the shelter crisis in Allentown. She aims to expand her knowledge of the city and to provide a resource for unhoused families and desires to keep them together. It is her hope that plentiful low-income housing is implemented in Allentown and families are able to stay together and strengthen their bond.
By Vicki Zandier “Cost-burdened” households and renters make up the vast majority of Allentown. They are struggling to remain in their households due to the steep increase in rent that only continues to rise. Over 30% of their annual income goes towards housing costs, including rent and maintenance. This leaves little funding left over for […]
