Anyone and everyone can join our mailing list, come to monthly meetings and speaker events, and use these to learn more. For those who want to take action as part of Joining Forces, we ask that you become members.
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See our Become a Community Partner page if you work for an organization that would like to engage in advocacy for affordable housing. |
How to Become a Member
Individual members of Joining Forces for Affordable Housing are part of a community of activists that are committed to taking action to increase the supply of affordable housing in our region. Here is what we ask of individual members:
To become a member, click on the button above to be directed to a Membership Sign Up form.
Individual members of Joining Forces for Affordable Housing are part of a community of activists that are committed to taking action to increase the supply of affordable housing in our region. Here is what we ask of individual members:
- Fill out a Membership Form that asks basic questions about your demographics and interests so that we can help you focus your advocacy where it will matter most. You will then receive information about trainings and activities.
- Attend two introductory workshops—Affordable Housing 101 and Advocacy 101.
- Meet with a Joining Forces staff member so we can make a plan for your involvement that suits your schedule and interests.
- Consider joining the Mobilization Team.
- Consider whether you have capacity to join a Working Committee.
To become a member, click on the button above to be directed to a Membership Sign Up form.
Member Benefits
To help our members stay informed, connected, and engaged, we provide the following:
To help our members stay informed, connected, and engaged, we provide the following:
- Access to member communications channels about specific housing issues
- Invitations to special events and discussions
- Specialized training on housing issues
- Recognition of your responses to calls to action and updates on their impact
- A Joining Forces T-shirt and occasional swag!
FAQs
Q: Why are you asking questions about identity and income in the Membership Sign-Up Form?
A: People with disabilities, people with low or no incomes, people of color and queer people face a disproportionate risk of homelessness, housing instability, and a lack of access to affordable housing, but are often the ones left out of conversations and decision-making processes. We want to make sure our membership is as diverse as the needs of our communities. Information about identity, income, or status are only shared in aggregate form, and individual data is closely protected. Additionally, all questions on the Sign-Up Form are optional.
Q: What is the time commitment for being a member?
A: The amount of time that you spend advocating depends on two things: your capacity and the needs of any committee you are working with. Each committee will have different projects with different member activities, so it will be up to you to engage in ways that work for you.
Q: Why are you asking questions about identity and income in the Membership Sign-Up Form?
A: People with disabilities, people with low or no incomes, people of color and queer people face a disproportionate risk of homelessness, housing instability, and a lack of access to affordable housing, but are often the ones left out of conversations and decision-making processes. We want to make sure our membership is as diverse as the needs of our communities. Information about identity, income, or status are only shared in aggregate form, and individual data is closely protected. Additionally, all questions on the Sign-Up Form are optional.
Q: What is the time commitment for being a member?
A: The amount of time that you spend advocating depends on two things: your capacity and the needs of any committee you are working with. Each committee will have different projects with different member activities, so it will be up to you to engage in ways that work for you.
Learn more about the different Joining Forces teams by clicking a link below.
