HJN Summer Spotlight Series (2026)
HJN Summer Spotlight Series
Brought to you by NHLP
Every Wednesday from June 3 – July 29
11 AM – 12 PM PT / 2 PM – 3 PM ET
Grab your lunch or coffee and join us on Zoom!
We’re excited to invite members of the Housing Justice Network (HJN) to tune in for our annual Summer Spotlight Series. These hour-long weekly webinars will take place on Wednesdays throughout the summer. Clerks, attorneys, and advocates alike will have an opportunity to learn from NHLP attorneys and other experts about a range of housing justice topics.
Learn more about this year’s webinars and workshops below. To register, RSVP at nhlp.org/summerspotlight2026. Webinar recordings will be made available below once each event concludes.
June 3: Why Does Housing Cost So Much?
The Trump administration has paved the path for high housing costs and mass housing instability to become a national crisis. Most Americans feel that the housing market isn’t working, most poor and working tenants and homeowners are struggling – meanwhile, corporate landlords and developers are making more money than ever. Regardless of whether we rent or own, all of us deserve the stability of living in a safe and affordable home. Join us to learn about where high housing costs come from, and how we can bring them down.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
11 AM – 12 PM PT / 2 PM – 3 PM ET
Virtual webinar.
Led by Shamus Roller, Chief Executive Officer.
June 10: Effective Administrative Advocacy for Housing Justice
Administrative regulations play a big role in helping or harming our communities. It’s up to us to claim our seat at the table when it comes to regulations that will affect our lives – and it’s up to the federal government to hear our voices by collecting and considering our public comments. But what does an effective and persuasive public comment look like? And what effect does the administrative notice-and-comment process play when agency rulemaking is challenged in court? Join us to learn how you can weigh in during the rulemaking process by submitting meaningful and decisive public comments.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
11 AM – 12 PM PT / 2 PM – 3 PM ET
Virtual webinar: RSVP here.
Led by Stacey Tutt, Senior Attorney.
June 17: Representing and Partnering with Resident Organizations
One of our priorities is to build tenant power by actively supporting tenant organizing, fighting for tenants’ rights, and providing resources and legal assistance to tenant organizations. For advocates and organizations fighting for housing justice, there are a variety of ways we can support tenants’ right to organize without fear of retaliation and to participate in decisions that affect their housing. Join us to learn about working with residents and community groups to advance housing justice and build tenant power.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
11 AM – 12 PM PT / 2 PM – 3 PM ET
Virtual webinar: RSVP here.
Led by Hannah Adams, Senior Attorney.
June 24: Federal Housing Advocacy Under the Trump Administration
The United States has the resources to ensure that every single one of us—no matter our background, beliefs, or circumstances—has housing, education, health care, a good-paying job, and a safe community. But since President Trump took office, the administration has unlawfully paused trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans and threatened to cut life-saving programs that keep poor and working people housed, fed, and healthy. Join us and learn more about how advocates can fight back against this administration’s assault on affordable housing programs and tenants’ rights.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
11 AM – 12 PM PT / 2 PM – 3 PM ET
Virtual webinar: RSVP here.
Led by Deborah Thrope, Chief Program Officer.
July 8: A Brief History of the Creation and Preservation of Public Housing
Public housing has been our nation’s premier form of social housing for nearly a century and provides security and stability for nearly 1 million people. Public housing is permanently affordable and publicly owned. It’s a lifeline for poor and working people, but it’s under attack. Join us to discuss the history of public housing in the U.S., from its establishment one hundred years ago to the subsequent decades of demonization, disinvestment, demolition, and disposition. We’ll also review the work of preserving public housing, including the Obama-era Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, which transitions public housing to the project-based voucher or project-based rental assistance programs.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
11 AM – 12 PM PT / 2 PM – 3 PM ET
Virtual webinar: RSVP here.
Led by Korey Lundin, Senior Attorney.
July 15: Keeping Immigrant Families Housed
No matter where we come from, how long we’ve lived here, or what language we speak, our country has the resources to ensure that all of us have a safe place to call home. But the Trump administration continues to spread fear and sow division based on what we look like or where we come from so they can distract from fixing the housing crisis and continue their unlawful power grab. Join us to discuss how we can protect tenants and immigrants, and keep families whole and housed.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
11 AM – 12 PM PT / 2 PM – 3 PM ET
Virtual webinar: RSVP here.
Led by Marie Claire Tran-Leung, Managing Attorney.
July 22: Using Storytelling to Win and Build
Stories are powerful. Sharing our stories publicly helps us connect with people and build power to transform the world we live in. In a world of mis- and disinformation, our stories are undeniable, and can be used to amplify and solve the problems we all face. Join us to learn the basics of storytelling and narrative strategy, and how to use them to shift the balance of power away from corporate landlords and lenders and towards tenants and homeowners.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
11 AM – 12 PM PT / 2 PM – 3 PM ET
Virtual webinar: RSVP here.
Led by Cameron Foster, Communications Manager.
July 29: Launching Your Career in Housing Justice
Are you passionate about housing equity, tenant rights, and community empowerment? Join us for a panel discussion on diverse career trajectories across legal aid, policy drafting, and community organizing.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
11 AM – 12 PM PT / 2 PM – 3 PM ET
Virtual webinar: RSVP here.
Led by Stacey Tutt, Senior Attorney.