Shifting the Narrative Part II: A Housing Justice Community of Practice

Whether you joined us in August or are new to the conversation, join nonprofits, advocates, and public sector partners in housing justice for Part II of our half-day Community of Practice, continuing our work on narrative change, connection, and collaboration.

We believe that how we talk about housing shapes what we’re willing to do about it. The stories we tell about homelessness, affordability, and the people most affected influence everything from public opinion to policy to the way services are designed. When those stories center dignity, possibility, and shared responsibility, they open the door to solutions that last.

That’s why HealthSpark Foundation, Montgomery County HHS Office of Housing and Community Development, and the Bucks-Mont Collaborative launched Shifting the Narrative this summer featuring facilitation by Housing Narrative Lab, a national, evidence-based narrative and communications hub that builds public support for safe and affordable housing options.

In Part I, partners from across Montgomery and Bucks Counties examined the public opinions and stories that shape housing work in our communities and explored how reframing them can strengthen our advocacy and our collaboration. Part II builds on that foundation. We’ll revisit key messaging from Part I, reflect on how it has landed in our work since August, and explore how to carry it further. The agenda draws directly on input from Part I participants, and the session will give us space to deepen relationships, sharpen our shared language, and identify where we can move forward together.

You don’t need to have attended Part I to take part. If you’re working toward housing justice in Montgomery or Bucks County, there’s a seat for you at this table.

Read the Part I recap to see what we learned in August and register to join us. 

Space is limited, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible.