Renter Advisory Council & Renter Forum
The Greater East Side Community Council hosts a Renter Advisory Council (Renter Forum) every other month on the last Tuesday of the month. GESCC is supported in hosting this event by East Side Freedom Library‘s Housing Justice Program.
During the warmer months, we have hosted renter cookouts. Stay tuned for more renter cookouts this upcoming spring and summer!
Are you interested in dealing with ongoing renter issues, or just learning more about the history of housing and housing justice in the Twin Cities? Reach out to David Ackos (d2communityorganizer@outlook.com or 651-328-3396) to help setup a community conversation for your building or neighborhood.
Interested in the history of red lining, racial covenants, and the racial wealth gap and segregation of the twin cities? Watch the PBS documentary Jim Crow of the North (free and only 1 hour long) or reach out to help us set up a screening or talk to your East Side neighborhood group.
Resources
Are you in need of legal assistance as a renter? Reach out to HOMELine at 612-728-5767 for English or
- HOME Line ofrece servicios en español. Para Español, llame al 612-255-8870.
- HOME Line waxay bixisaa adeeg ku baxa Afka-Soomaaliga. Af- Soomaali wac 612-255-8860.
- Peb lub koom haum HOME Line muaj neeg txhais lus Hmoob. Hais lus Hmoob, Hu 612-255-7104.
Other legal assistance available to renters includes
- Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services – 1-888-575-2954
- Housing Justice Center (for RentHelpMN Assistance or Renters Reclaim the Record) – Contact