Connect and learn with us this month as we work toward making sure that Missourians of all ages can access safe and affordable homes! Join Empower Missouri, Community Partnership of the Ozarks, Legal Services of Southern Missouri, Ozarks Alliance to End Homelessness, and Springfield Tenants Unite for a Community Learn-In in Springfield, MO.

Every year, thousands of Springfield families face eviction court — most without a lawyer by their side. What does that mean for our neighbors, and what would change if every tenant facing eviction had a Right to Counsel?

Join us on Saturday, September 27, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at National Avenue Christian Church (1515 S National Ave) for an interactive community teach-in. Together we’ll:

• Watch mock eviction trials that show what court looks like with and without legal representation

• Learn how a Right to Counsel could make Springfield more fair, stable, and just

• Volunteer to step into the role of a tenant in our mock trial and experience what eviction court feels like firsthand

• Connect with neighbors and take action to bring this policy to life in our city

This event is free and open to the public. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your commitment to housing justice. Refreshments will be provided; please RSVP using the form below to let us know you’re coming!

Want to be part of ensuring tenant rights and healthy homes in Springfield? Join us for our September Mega Canvass!

Canvassing is the foundation of our union’s organizing strategy. By talking with our neighbors about their housing experiences, we build the collective power needed to push for a Healthy Homes Guarantee — policies that preserve affordable housing, ensure safe and healthy homes for everyone, and put tenants at the center of decision-making.

This change won’t happen on its own. Without public demand, city officials will leave renters behind, and slumlords will show up to fight against us. But together, we can educate our community, strengthen connections, and give more tenants the opportunity to get involved.

New to canvassing? No worries. We’ll prepare you with the training, resources, and support you need before heading out into the community.

Sign up below to canvass for Sunday, Sept. 14, from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Want to be part of ensuring tenant rights and healthy homes in Springfield? Join us for our September Mega Canvass!

Canvassing is the foundation of our union’s organizing strategy. By talking with our neighbors about their housing experiences, we build the collective power needed to push for a Healthy Homes Guarantee — policies that preserve affordable housing, ensure safe and healthy homes for everyone, and put tenants at the center of decision-making.

This change won’t happen on its own. Without public demand, city officials will leave renters behind, and slumlords will show up to fight against us. But together, we can educate our community, strengthen connections, and give more tenants the opportunity to get involved.

New to canvassing? No worries. We’ll prepare you with the training, resources, and support you need before heading out into the community.

Sign up below to canvass for Saturday, Sept. 13 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Ready to take the next step in building tenant power? Join us for Springfield Tenants Unite’s Member Orientation in Conference Room A at The Library Center on South Campbell to learn more about who we are, what we’ve won together, and how you can play a role in shaping housing justice in Springfield.

At this orientation, you’ll:

• Learn about the history and victories of STUN

• Explore how our union organizes for safe, healthy, and affordable housing

• Connect with other tenants ready to fight for change

Spots are limited to 15 participants. Reserve yours today!

Together, we’re stronger. Together, we win.

Come hit the streets with us! We’re getting together to really listen to our neighbors, share stories, and envision a more equitable future when tenants stand united.

Join Springfield Tenants Unite at the Expo Center this Saturday for Juneteenth to celebrate the end of slavery in the United States; however, the war still wages for diversity, equity, and inclusion. We will have flyers with information about housing discrimination against oppressed groups along with other literature about who we are. We hope to see you there!