Mission
Statement
We work with renters and homeowners to self-organize and defend their right to remain. We fight to preserve affordable housing, for just living conditions, to prevent gentrification, and to build community power for an Atlanta-wide housing justice movement.
Code
of
Conduct
We Will:
Not tolerate racism, homophobia, ableism, and sexism.
Respect one another.
Listen to each other.
Act organizationally, not as individuals.
Speak our minds, and see each other in the best, most holistic light possible.
Avoid utilizing systems we wish to break down (e.g.: patriarchy, white supremacy, heteronormativity).
Build each other up through constructive criticism, and not tear each other down.
Bring concerns & issues to the organization to work out.
Trust that members of Housing Justice League are here to build the housing justice movement and make the Housing Justice League a long lasting organization.
If a member breaks a Code of Conduct (confidentiality), we will talk with them about the incident(s), and ask them to return to the code of conduct. If the problem continues, the member will be asked to leave.
Statement of Community Autonomy
Housing Justice League is a community-led organization made up of long-time residents, community stakeholders, homeowners and renters. We believe that housing is a human right regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, economic background, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or immigration status.
Our mission supports communities facing mass displacement enabled by oppressive and unjust housing policies that intentionally exploit and segregate communities by race and class. Housing Justice League works with communities to collectively understand and act in our shared interests. We understand that liberation will only come about through collective organizing within communities most affected by injustice and oppression that empowers them politically and builds autonomy.
For this reason, Housing Justice League works for community power, and does not take sides with or follow the leadership of developers or government entities at the city, state, or national level.
~Housing Justice League