activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 1
- Community art exhibitions for housing advocacy Advocacy for Housing Access & EquityOrganizes and showcases community-generated art as part of the "Rent is Too High" campaign to raise awareness and mobilize public support around housing affordability.
advocacy · 1
- "Rent is Too High" political accountability campaign Advocacy for Housing Access & EquityMaintains a public listing of candidates who have committed to the "Rent is Too High" pledge and enforces accountability by reserving the right to remove those who fail to uphold its terms or values.
capacity building · 1
- Art and culture capacity building for economic justiceEmpowers creatives and organizers to use art and culture as tools for advancing economic justice and civic engagement through training and support programs.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Art as a catalyst for social change art-for-social-changeUses art and culture as tools to advance economic justice and civic engagement, driven by grassroots, artist-led initiatives that mobilize communities toward systemic change.
- Climate mitigation through oil and gas regulationTargets methane pollution from the oil and gas industry as a high-impact, cost-effective strategy to combat climate change and protect frontline communities from environmental harm.
- Environmental justice advocacy through policy and education environmental_justice_advocacyAddresses environmental racism by advocating for policy changes and raising awareness about how institutional rules and regulations disproportionately expose low-income and BIPOC communities to environmental harms.
- Housing as a human right advocacy housing_advocacyAdvocates for housing as a fundamental human right, promoting dignified, equitable solutions to end homelessness and expand access to stable housing for all.
- Intersectional arts organizing intersectional-arts-organizingCenters the leadership and lived experiences of Arizona women of color and LGBTQ individuals in both artistic programming and organizational decision-making to advance equity and representation.
- Justice-centered policy advocacy justice_lens_advocacyAdvances housing and social policies through a racial, economic, and environmental justice lens to support historically marginalized communities and address systemic inequities.
- Policy advocacy for public and social housing investment policy_advocacyDemands structural policy changes including increased public funding for social housing and emergency relief programs such as rental, utility, and eviction assistance to ensure housing stability.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Cut Methane Pollution Campaign
Advocates for stronger EPA rules to reduce methane and other harmful pollutants from oil and gas operations to protect communities and the climate.
Environmental Racism Education
Educates the public on environmental racism by comparing South Phoenix and Fountain Hills, highlighting disparities in environmental burdens and benefits for low-income and BIPOC communities.
Rent is Too High Campaign
An advocacy campaign promoting housing as a human right, advocating for policies through a racial, economic, and environmental justice perspective, and demanding increased investment in public and social housing, along with rental, utility, and eviction relief assistance.
Zine Library
A collection of community art and zines on topics such as "Workers Over Billionaires," "Voter Suppression Is So Not Cool," "Rent is Too High: Corporate Landlords," and "Voting is Your Superpower."
relationships · 1
who they work with
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Government — Advocates for the EPA to finalize a strong methane rule.