We cannot ignore that the foundation of our collective well-being starts with having a home to call our own—one that is free from unjust evictions, offers a safe and healthy living environment, includes tenant protections, and ensures that rent doesn’t consume 30% to 80% of a family’s income. An equitable housing system must create an ecosystem of stability and opportunity – one that provides a pathway to homeownership while equipping families with the resources, education, and economic opportunities needed to break the cycle of housing insecurity. This workshop will explore housing cooperatives as a sustainable, community-driven solution to address social inequalities and the housing crisis, ensuring that affordable and stable housing is seen as a universal right, not a privilege, at the same time encouraging participants to critically examine their perceptions of what housing truly means in our society.
The Housing Needs of Undocumented Residents
JOIN US VIRTUALLY ON FRIDAY, JULY 25TH 12PM
Undocumented immigrants face unique and often invisible barriers to housing—exclusion from federal programs, fear of retaliation, and discriminatory screening practices.
Join us for a timely conversation on how we can break down these barriers and advance housing solutions that include everyone—regardless of immigration status.
We’ll explore:
– Why undocumented immigrants are excluded from key housing programs
– How fear and discrimination drive housing instability
– Local policies and community-based models creating real change