Advocate

Advocate

 

I want to advocate, but how?

Advocacy seeks to ensure that all people can: Have their voices heard on issues that are important to them, like housing. The lack of housing in our communities affects economic growth, diversity, social development, and overall opportunity. But, how do we advocate?

Connect with us to advocate, we want to help

Housing North is committed to providing the resources you need to become an active housing advocate for your community. Click here and share your information with us so we can reach out to you with support! We’re excited to guide you for your meeting, and share information, talking points, or anything we can be of assistance with. Fill out this form and tell us more about how we can help.

Advocacy Training

In February 2021, we hosted an Advocacy 101 training to also help you frame your message for support. To access the recording of the training, please click here. For additional advocacy resources you can access:

You can also access this guide for more information on advocacy and public comment regarding housing.  

We need your help!

 

CONNECT WITH US

Housing North offers a wide variety of events throughout the year such as the Annual Housing Summit, Panel Discussions and webinars. Connect with us by joining our mailing list, participating in a workshop, or attending a training. Go to the Contact page to sign up for our mailing list.

ADVOCATE

Sign up to be a Housing Advocate or learn about the ways you can advocate for housing in your Community. Here is a detailed Advocacy handout to get you started. We also have a flyer that breaks down the steps. Here is a link to an Advocacy 101 video.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteering is a wonderful way to support the work of the Housing North. We understand that your time is valuable and we appreciate any time that you give to us. We have a variety of ways to volunteer, ranging from one time commitments to ongoing relationships. To learn how to become a volunteer or to join a Housing North Committee, email yarrow@housingnorth.org.

JOIN YOUR LOCAL HOUSING ACTION GROUP

There are a variety of Housing Advocacy Groups that you can connect with. If you want to learn more about how to form a committee or the reasons why you need a HAC in your region, contact yarrow@housingnorth.org.

Infographics & Resources

 

We have been working on infographics and materials that can help you advocate for zoning changes and housing resources in your community. Click on the links below to have access to these materials.

Zoning Changes

Housing Resources

2021 Employer/Employee Housing Survey Summary Infographic

  • Here is a link to an infographic highlighting the key findings of our Employer/Employee Housing Survey.

How to Advocate for Housing

Building Contractors

  • Here is a link to the Membership Directory for the Homebuilders Association of the Grand Traverse Region. Search for Building Contractors.

There are many ways you can join us to address housing in your community.

 Housing is the front door to opportunity. When everyone has access to housing that meets their needs, people feel welcomed, neighborhoods grow in diverse and vibrant ways, and our whole community benefits from their energy and investment. However, changing the system for housing is a complex task that we cannot complete on our own. That is why we believe that everyone - from real estate agents, landlords, and lenders to community members and neighbors - should play a role.