Top down view of feet approaching a welcome mat at the entrance of a home

Are you wondering how you can help Newton make progress on this critical, life-changing issue? Whether the urgent need for deeply affordable housing is an issue that impacts you directly or one that you are newly invested in, there are many ways to get involved.

  • Sign up to receive emails from U-CHAN and attend our monthly meetings.

  • Share facts, data, and personal stories in conversations with Newton friends and neighbors. You can hear several powerful stories by watching this recording of Newton Theater Company’s The Monologue Project: Renters’ Edition, presented in partnership with U-CHAN.

  • Share facts, data, and personal stories on social media.

  • Email Newton's elected officials to let them know you want affordable housing here in Newton.

  • Attend city meetings and come prepared to comment.

  • Contribute to Fig City News by writing articles or sending letters to the editor.

Take Action

Armed with personal stories, data, awareness of the government leaders and groups that hold decision-making power, and information shared by affordable housing organizations that are research and policy experts, any community member can feel empowered to advocate for housing for the most vulnerable current and future Newton residents.