Housing and Economic Security
Advocating to keep children and families housed and economically thriving.
Advancing Housing Justice
All children need a safe, stable, and healthy place to call home. We tackle rising rents, unsafe conditions, inadequate public policies, and systemic racism that create widespread housing instability for low-income children and families.
Building Tenant Power
Rising Juntos promotes housing and economic justice for all through policies and investments that ensure tenant protections, affordable and stable housing, home ownership, and wealth building.
How We’re Making a Difference
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Championing policies that safeguard tenants’ rights, control rents, and prevent unjust evictions.
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Increasing the availability of affordable stable housing through increased funding, zoning changes, and equitable investments.
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Advocating for community ownership models, land trusts, and support for families to achieve home ownership and build wealth.
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Addressing systemic barriers and policies that put immigrants and communities of color at risk of housing and economic insecurity.
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Stabilizing low-income families through policies and investments that build economic wealth and eradicate poverty.
Voices
of the community
“Rising Juntos has given us the tools and training we need to fight for our rights and a better future for our children.”
— Aishia, Rising Juntos member
“Thanks to Rising Juntos, I became a better leader and worked with my community to get the housing policies and solutions we need.”
— María, Resident leader