Stories
Your Experience Matters
Renter Stories
Renters share the impact of substandard housing, Housing insecurity and Memphis’s Housing Policies
Andrea’s Story
Imagine paying your high-priced rent on time, only to be evicted two months later during the coldest…
Carolyn’s Story
She was the “grandmother of the neighborhood,” a tenant who paid her rent on time for ov…
Jackeshia’s Story
At an early age, she had an uphill battle with her health, which included lupus, recovering from can…
Cheryl’s Story
After 10 years of tenancy, an elderly tenant finds herself in a deteriorating house. Her landlord re…
Why Stories Matter
They Define the Problem
those who experience housing insecurity best know the barriers they face.
We have to understand the barriers to housing insecurity to respond with effective interventions.
We must listen to the experts who experience these problems every single day.
They Support and Nurture Others
Sharing stories gives a voice to those who have been systemically silenced.
Living with insecure housing can often leave people feeling alone and without hope.
Witnessing stories fosters a sense of community and solidarity among individuals who face similar barriers.
They Bring Focus to the Solution
Insights on the “how” and “why” lead To solutions that tackle root causes rather than symptoms
Compiling stories can illuminate valuable insights that would otherwise go unnoticed.
Multiple points of view broaden our understanding and can spark innovative solutions.
Greater Memphis Housing Justice Project
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9:00am-5:00pm
254 Court Ave
Ste 420
Memphis, TN 38103
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