Housing Justice Maine
We believe housing is a human right and we seek to empower those residents most deeply impacted by an oppressive housing system.
We believe housing is a human right and we seek to empower those residents most deeply impacted by an oppressive housing system.
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Black Lives Matter
Housing Justice Maine has issued an open letter to Governor Janet Mills, Mayor Kate Snyder, and the City Council of Portland in support of Black Lives Matter Portland's demands to defund police and support affordable housing for all. Our letters are available to download (pdf): Open Letter to Governor Janet Mills, 7/13/2020 Open Letter to Mayor Snyder and Portland Council, 7/13/2020 |
COVID-19: Federal Housing Relief
Housing Justice Maine issued letters to Senators King and Collins urging Senate action to make sure people are safely housed during this continuing crisis. We call for inclusive relief programs that include people no matter their immigration status, emergency rental assistance, expanded eviction moratoriums, funding for emergency homeless programs, and funding for public housing. Letter to Senator Collins 7/30/20 Letter to Senator King 7/30/20 |
Homes for All to Safely Quarantine
COVID-19 has revealed the importance and the weakness of our current housing system. We must address this emergency by providing homes for all to safely quarantine, and then we must rebuild a just housing system that guarantees permanent, safe, inclusive, and affordable homes for everyone. Learn more about our demands to provide Homes for All here. |
Housing Justice Maine is a coalition that includes the Maine Immigrant Housing Coalition, Maine People’s Housing Coalition,
Maine People’s Alliance, Presente! Maine, Raise-Op Housing Cooperative, Southern Maine Workers’ Center, and Maine Equal Justice.
Maine People’s Alliance, Presente! Maine, Raise-Op Housing Cooperative, Southern Maine Workers’ Center, and Maine Equal Justice.