From Citizens’ Housing & Planning Association: Shelter is among the most critical of all human necessities—without it, most basic human operations are disrupted and social structures break down. Across America, rising costs of housing are displacing people from their homes and their communities. Why? What are the forces behind these increasing costs? What can be done to curb housing cost inflation and create affordable housing?

Join the Waltham Democratic City Committee for an intelligent panel discussion with regional authorities on this topic. Particular attention will be given to understanding the economics of rental housing and discuss the potential solutions to address this housing crunch.

You’re invited to join the Newton Interfaith Coalition for Housing Equity (NICHE) and several speakers from organizations that have been doing this work faithfully. We will talk about the many ways to help from advocating at the state level, to actually housing families, to where to donate money. Where: United Parish of Auburndale and Zoom (link will be forwarded to all registered participants). RSVP: dr.nancy.zollers@gmail.com

Uniting Citizens for Housing Affordability in Newton (U-CHAN) meets monthly to discuss our current education and advocacy priorities and progress. All are welcome to learn more about supporting low-income families in Newton. Please register in advance.

Hosted by Newton for Everyone. What role can local development, including increasing the housing supply, play in increasing the tax base and school funding? This talk will explore both the practical implications and research on the potential for new development, particularly an expanded housing supply, to bolster the tax base and, consequently, school funding.

The CHAPA Municipal Engagement Initiative Team is partnering with the Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) to offer this virtual session. The in-depth agenda will tackle a range of topics from the racial wealth and opportunity gap, to building an inclusive community, to making the affirmative case for affordable housing development.

The Fair Housing Committee of the Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) meets periodically via Zoom, bringing together diverse stakeholders from across the state to intentionally advance fair housing and serve as a place to share information, work on legislation, coordinate efforts, and educate ourselves.

Uniting Citizens for Housing Affordability in Newton (U-CHAN) meets monthly to discuss our current education and advocacy priorities and progress. All are welcome to learn more about supporting low-income families in Newton. Please register in advance.

Please join the MCSW's first public hearing of 2024 to share your perspective on housing issues affecting women and girls in the Commonwealth. This virtual event is an opportunity for women across the Commonwealth to give testimony on issues that matter most to them, which directly inform MCSW’s policy priorities for the 2023-2024 legislative session.

The CHAPA Municipal Engagement Initiative Team is partnering with the Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) to offer this virtual session. The in-depth agenda will tackle a range of topics from the racial wealth and opportunity gap, to building an inclusive community, to making the affirmative case for affordable housing development.

Uniting Citizens for Housing Affordability in Newton (U-CHAN) meets monthly to discuss our current education and advocacy priorities and progress. All are welcome to learn more about supporting low-income families in Newton. Please register in advance.

The National Low-Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) continues their Our Homes, Our Votes campaign as we approach local elections in November. This webinar is the final in a two-part series.

Housing was a winning issue at the ballot box in the 2022 midterm elections. Voters overwhelmingly supported ballot measures to strengthen local tenant protections, dedicate resources to housing and homelessness programs, and facilitate affordable housing development. The momentum continues in 2023, as voters across the country approve new housing resources in local elections.

The National Low-Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) continues their Our Homes, Our Votes campaign as we approach local elections in November. This webinar is the first in a two-part series.

Housing was a winning issue at the ballot box in the 2022 midterm elections. Voters overwhelmingly supported ballot measures to strengthen local tenant protections, dedicate resources to housing and homelessness programs, and facilitate affordable housing development. The momentum continues in 2023, as voters across the country approve new housing resources in local elections.

Uniting Citizens for Housing Affordability in Newton (U-CHAN) meets monthly to discuss our current education and advocacy priorities and progress. All are welcome to learn more about supporting low-income families in Newton. Please register in advance.

Everyone has the right to choose where they want to live, free from discrimination, and we all play a role in shaping our future. Join Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) virtually on April 27th as we explore recent fair housing research and discuss the actions we must take to create the future we want to see.

Uniting Citizens for Housing Affordability in Newton (U-CHAN) meets monthly to discuss our current education and advocacy priorities and progress. All are welcome to learn more about supporting low-income families in Newton. Please register in advance.

Uniting Citizens for Housing Affordability in Newton (U-CHAN) meets monthly to discuss our current education and advocacy priorities and progress. All are welcome to learn more about supporting low-income families in Newton. Please register in advance.

Tenant Talk Live call/webinar series provide opportunities for residents to connect with National Low Income Housing Coalition and one another, to share best practices, and to learn how to be more involved in influencing federal housing policies and to lead in their communities.

Uniting Citizens for Housing Affordability in Newton (U-CHAN) meets monthly to discuss our current education and advocacy priorities and progress. All are welcome to learn more about supporting low-income families in Newton. Please register in advance.

Presented by Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, this interactive webinar is the final in a series that addresses subjects that communities should consider when planning multifamily districts.

Led by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), panelists will discuss opportunities to hold elected officials accountable to their campaign promises, establish relationships with new staff, and ensure that candidates who champion affordable housing on the campaign trail maintain that commitment when their terms begin.

Uniting Citizens for Housing Affordability in Newton (U-CHAN) meets monthly to discuss our current education and advocacy priorities and progress. All are welcome to learn more about supporting low-income families in Newton. Please register in advance.

Newton Theater Company presents The Monologue Project: Renters' Edition. This story telling event, developed in partnership with U-CHAN, examines the idea of home—finding it, making it, keeping it. Join us as we explore what these themes mean to a diverse cross section of Newton, and discuss what we can do to support our neighbors as we all work to come home.

Newton Zoning Redesign Community Engagement Network meetings are open to the public to attend, with the first majority of the meeting allocated for network members to workshop ideas and the last half hour for Q+A for all attendees.

Join our U-CHAN monthly meeting to learn more about current priorities and ways you can can get involved. Registration is required in advance.

We encourage you to join a webinar presented by the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Tenant and resident leaders play a pivotal role in mobilizing their communities to vote. Join tenant and resident leaders to hear about their experiences registering, educating, and mobilizing voters in their buildings. Registration is required in advance.