Gain insights from our staff and partners on the latest in narrative research and strategic communications. Hear stories from real people who have experienced homelessness and housing insecurity.
If you would like to share a story or unique insight into the housing crisis forcing so many of our neighbors into homelessness, reach out to us at info@housingnarrativelab.org.
06/05/2023
At Housing Narrative Lab, we know we cannot move policies until we move people. The Lab was created to build public support for proven solutions that can solve homelessness. Changing public opinion requires creativity, consistency and deep collaboration with others in the sector. After all, we are working to undo decades of narratives that blame...
05/18/2023
By Meriam Salem, Narrative Specialist As a visual storyteller and academic, I know that words and images are powerful in creating social change. Whether working on a film project, writing an academic paper or advocating for a cause, I am always looking for ways to communicate my message more effectively and authentically. That said, I...
05/17/2023
Narrative plays a big role in building the public will to solve homelessness. Dominant narratives about people experiencing homelessness focus on individuals making bad personal decisions, which often lead to ineffective and dehumanizing solutions – like clearing tents and throwing out people’s belongings, including ID, medications and what they need to survive. That’s why we’re...
05/05/2023
From Marisol Bello, Executive Director of the Housing Narrative Lab Jordan Neely was a beloved member of his community, known for his kindness, sense of humor and his passion for music. He shared his love of music with those around him, performing on New York City streets and the subway. And like so many of us,...
05/03/2023
By Naomi Hattaway, Front Porch Investments In Nebraska, we have some sayings that contribute to our narrative around housing stability: #NebraskaStrong, “a great place to raise a family” and “The Good Life.” Nebraska certainly can be a great place to raise a family, but for many of our neighbors who don’t have a safe place...
04/13/2023
By Sarah Armour-Jones, Deputy Director We have been busy traveling, training and learning over the past few months. It’s been a whirlwind and we want to share some highlights: Claire Sloss and I went to Gainesville, FL to attend the frank gathering, where we heard from a phenomenal collection of social impact communicators. Highlights include...
02/13/2023
From Marisol Bello, Executive Director of the Housing Narrative Lab Our choices define our community and we have an important one to make. Mayor Bowser and the National Park Service have chosen to make it a crime to be homeless. They raid encampments and rob people living on the street of their homes and communities without...
01/27/2023
Narrative plays a big role in building the public will to solve homelessness. Dominant narratives about people experiencing homelessness focus on individuals making bad personal decisions, which often lead to ineffective and dehumanizing solutions – like clearing tents and throwing out people’s belongings, including ID, medications and what they need to survive. That’s why we’re...
12/20/2022
Housing Narrative Lab launched one year ago. Over the last 12 months we’ve been busy creating a 360 degree view of narrative change by… Researching data-driven strategies that grow the public’s understanding of homelessness. Our messaging focuses on justice and equity and the root causes of homelessness. Training grassroots communicators, national leaders, journalists and others so they have the knowledge and tools...
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