Upcoming events and Past events
Cambridge Housing Justice Social
We are trying a new idea to build community and promote housing justice.
A community event – Sunday April 12, 3-5 at the Lamplighter’s Back Room.
Music: a special skit at 3:30 and time to share housing stories in Cambridge.
Do you live in a coop? Wish you did?
Do you live in subsidized Housing? Would like to?
Are you a homeowner? Would like to be?
Join a Community Land Trust?
These are just ideas for conversation.
We’ll provide snacks, and beverages will be available for purchase for people 21+.
RSVP or to hear about future events: https://luma.com/msl6m8eh
More info? chjc@cambridgehousingjustice.com
Who are we? An ever-expanding network
of Cambridge neighborhood residents, workers, and activists -
individuals and organizations who have been brought together
in the service of a vision of a Cambridge that works for all and
is truly livable and welcoming for those who have been
displaced or historically excluded. The center of our work is
housing justice. Learn more at cambridgehousingjustice.com.
Where do Black Men Live?: On Housing Justice
The Cambridge Housing Justice Coalition (CHJC)—of which The Black Response is a proud member—was catalyzed in part by The Black Response’s earlier participatory action research (PAR) project. From that foundation, CHJC members formed the Un/Housing Working Group to examine the deep intersections between housing injustice and policing. This early work laid the groundwork for the broader coalition that exists today.
Affordable for whom? A Community Conversation
The Cambridge Housing Justice Coalition (CHJC) is proud to host a critical community discussion on the meaning and centrality of affordability in addressing the housing crisis in Cambridge. This important event will take place on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Central Square Library (45 Pearl Street) and on Zoom. Doors open at 7:10 p.m. This event is in collaboration with The Black Response, Our Revolution Cambridge, The Cambridge Public Library, the YWCA, and the Cambridge Residence Alliance.
As Cambridge continues to grapple with skyrocketing rents and displacement, this discussion will offer community members a platform to engage in meaningful dialogue about what true affordability means and how it affects the most vulnerable members of our community. The event will feature an informative presentation on the definitions of affordability and shifting demographics of Cambridge, as well as powerful testimonies from rent-burdened Cantabrigians from diverse backgrounds. Their stories will shed light on the struggles faced by individuals and families striving to remain in Cambridge amid escalating housing costs.
The Cambridge Housing Justice Coalition invites all community members, housing advocates, and local leaders to attend and take part in this important conversation. Together, we can work towards a Cambridge where everyone has access to safe, stable, and truly affordable housing. We hope to see you there. Please share with friends and neighbors.
Municipal Vouchers and Affordable Housing Trust Community Forum
Municipal Vouchers and Affordable Housing Trust Community Forum
