What Is the Housing Justice Program?
The Housing Justice Program (HJP) is a communitydriven initiative that aims to secure safe, affordable, and stable housing for lowincome families, individuals experiencing homelessness, and people who face discrimination in the housing market. By combining legal advocacy, policy reform, direct assistance, and education, HJP works toward a future where everyone has a place they can truly call home.
Core Goals
- Prevent Evictions: Provide rapid legal support to tenants facing unlawful or retaliatory eviction.
- Increase Affordable Units: Partner with developers and municipalities to create more lowrent housing.
- End Discriminatory Practices: Enforce fairhousing laws and conduct outreach to marginalized groups.
- Empower Residents: Offer workshops on tenant rights, budgeting, and home maintenance.
- Influence Policy: Advocate for legislation that expands tenant protections and funding for public housing.
Key Services
Legal Aid & Representation
Our team of volunteer attorneys and law students provides free counsel, drafts legal documents, and represents tenants in housing courts.
Rapid Response Hotline
Open 24/7, the hotline connects callers with case managers who assess emergencies, coordinate shelter referrals, and arrange shortterm financial assistance.
Financial Assistance
Through a grant pool, HJP offers emergency rent subsidies, utility assistance, and moving cost support to prevent homelessness.
Education & Workshops
Monthly workshops cover topics such as Understanding Your Lease, Rights Against Discrimination, and Budgeting for Stable Housing.
Research & Policy Advocacy
The program collects data on eviction trends, housing affordability, and discrimination incidents to inform local and state policy proposals.
Measurable Impact
Since its launch in 2017, the Housing Justice Program has achieved:
- 91% success rate in eviction defense cases.
- Creation of 250 new affordable housing units through publicprivate partnerships.
- Installation of fairhousing training for 12 city agencies, reducing reported discrimination complaints by 27%.
- Training of 3,400 residents on tenant rights and financial literacy.
These outcomes demonstrate how coordinated legal, financial, and educational strategies can transform housing stability for vulnerable populations.
How You Can Help
Whether you are an individual, a nonprofit, or a business, there are many ways to support the Housing Justice Program:
- Volunteer: Offer legal expertise, counseling, or administrative support.
- Donate: Contributions fund emergency subsidies, legal fees, and workshop materials.
- Partner: Work with us to develop affordable housing projects or sponsor a workshop series.
- Advocate: Join our policy campaigns, sign petitions, and contact elected officials.
