Building homes alone isn’t enough.
We must also work to dismantle the systemic barriers that make it difficult for many in our community to access and keep a home.
How You Can Help
You don’t have to be a policy expert to make a difference. Here are ways you can get involved in advocacy with Memphis Habitat:
Sign Petitions and Action Alerts
Add your name to campaigns that call on local, state, and federal leaders to prioritize affordable housing.
Contact Elected Officials
Use your voice to speak up for policies that make homeownership more accessible and equitable in Memphis.
Join Our Advocacy Events
Participate in Habitat Advocacy Day, community forums, and town halls to amplify the need for affordable housing.
Partner With Us
Faith groups, businesses, and civic clubs can join advocacy efforts through education campaigns or by sponsoring events that promote housing justice.
Share Your Story
If you've been impacted by housing insecurity—or empowered through homeownership—your story can inspire change.
Follow Us on Social Media
Stay informed and share our advocacy updates to help raise awareness across your own networks.
Our Local Advocacy Focus
In Memphis and Shelby County, we advocate for:
- Increased investment in affordable housing development and home repairs
- Equitable access to mortgage lending and fair credit practices
- Stronger policies that allow older adults to safely age in place
- Responsible redevelopment of blighted or abandoned properties
- Fair zoning laws that support mixed-income and inclusive neighborhoods
Stay Informed. Stay Engaged.
Subscribe to our Advocacy Newsletter
Want to be the first to know about housing policy updates, local advocacy wins, and ways you can take action? Subscribe to our Memphis Habitat Advocacy Newsletter and join a growing movement of people who believe that everyone deserves a decent place to live.
Download the latest issue to catch up on what we’re building—through policy, partnerships, and people like you.
Let’s Build a Movement
Advocacy is action—and you can be part of it. Together, we can raise our voices to build the kind of Memphis we all believe in: one where everyone has a place to call home.
