Odyssey Project, long focused on academics, urges new housing model

Seeking to help more low-income adults earn college degrees, a longtime academic program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is urging a new housing model for its students.

Leaders of the Odyssey Project say the shift is needed due to the rising costs of housing in the Madison area, which is the most common barrier to their students’ success. A city housing committee recently reported the median monthly rent in Madison is about $1,465.

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Leo`s Notes: Affordable housing tied to education is a powerful force for breaking generational poverty. When students have a safe, stable home, they can focus fully on building their future — and that lifts up entire families and communities. Every person deserves the chance to succeed without the crushing burden of housing insecurity. Investing in models like Family Scholar House isn’t just smart — it’s life-changing.