GRASSROOTS
(community-based advocacy, base-building, and development/housing justice orgs)
THREE TYPES OF CATALYTIC ACTIONS
Shift power to historically marginalized Black and brown communities
Identify and repair racially biased and harmful practices
Prioritize development that creates inclusive housing opportunities, protects against displacement, and builds Black wealth
Shift Power
Re-imagine resident participation throughout your work. Ensure that Black and brown residents are not only at the table from the start, but have actual decision-making and leadership roles within organizations targeting their community.
Identify and Repair
Fund projects and investments that partner with local community-based organizations and align with existing
community plans and visions.
Acquire properties in partnership with tenants and community-based organizations.
Advocate for policies that enable tenant and community-based organizations opportunities to acquire existing housing andvacant land.
Prioritize Development
Fund projects and investments that partner with local community-based organizations and align with existing
community plans and visions.
Acquire properties in partnership with tenants and community-based organizations.
Advocate for policies that enable tenant and community-based organizations opportunities to acquire existing housing andvacant land.