LOCAL ADVOCACY

Past Housing Justice Forums and Educational Events

Housing Justice forums have been held approximately once per month for the last few years and are intended to educate various constituents and members of the public on issues directly related to our work of advocating for our production of affordable housing in our city and elsewhere.

2025

The March Housing Justice Forum focused on how churches can have affordable housing built on their campuses--an option for churches that are building back after the wildfires. We'll also focus on the traumatic effects of the Eaton Canyon wildfires on people of color and the scope of the crisis. Speakers: Phil Burns, Scott Chamberlain and Bert Newton. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fY8_Gcy2yg

MHCH and the Greenline Housing Foundation hosted this webinar on Friday, January 17, where we provided essential information for homeowners and renters who have lost their homes or been displaced. Experts will discuss when and if to engage a lawyer to save money and what FEMA covers vs. what insurance covers. We also discussed saving receipts, tax relief, possible funding, and more. Speakers included Joanne Valverde (mortgage loan officer), Leon Seabrooks (disaster preparedness and recovery specialist), and Jasmin Shuper, founder of Greenline Housing Foundation, which provides down payment grants, home maintenance grants, and financial education to qualified people of color to help restore justice. The Foundation has established a fire relief fund to help fire victims to "rebuild, restore and remain." If you want to find out more and contribute, go to greenlinehousing.org. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPP9cIiE-cs&t=4s

2024

Rebuilding Communities after wildfire webinar

Mennonite Youth Speak out about affordable housing at Pasadena City Council

Safe Parking Program

October 2024 Housing Justice Form: PUSD School Bond Measure R, Measure A, and Proposition 33

Why Congregations should seek expert advice before engaging an Affordable Housing Developer

Pasadena City Council Candidates Forum January 31, 2024