Mock Trial Event Demonstrates the Value of a Tenants' Right to Counsel
This past Saturday, STUN partnered with other community organizations to host a powerful educational event at National Avenue Christian Church demonstrating the value of a tenants' Right to Counsel.
Healthy Homes Guarantee Pilot Heads to City Council Vote in October
The Healthy Homes Guarantee (HHG) pilot program has cleared its first major hurdle. After months of community input, the proposal passed out of the City Council’s Community Involvement Committee — though only after a compromise removed the requirement that landlords maintain a local representative. This means property owners can still operate from out of town or out of state without anyone nearby to handle licensing or inspection issues.
STUN’s Brush and Canvass: a Weekend of Victories and Art
Every second Friday of the month, community members gather at the Third Place for Poets’ Corner, an open mic event that offers an environment for both artistic expression and unity. Local writers share their poems and short stories, and on September 12th, creatives focused their passion for the arts into tenant solidarity. Close collaboration between STUN and engaged Springfieldians fostered a one of a kind “Rent Party,” raising $600 to prevent the eviction of one of our neighbors. Filling the audience, there were 42 people in attendance at this event. The generosity of union members, allies, and our community is a reminder that when we fight together, we win together.