NLIHC’s Training Institute for Tenants & Residents (TITR) launched on April 23, 2025, with the goal of empowering renters with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to protect their rights, organize their communities, and influence housing policies. Through training, advocacy, and leadership development, TITR equips tenants with the resources they need to take meaningful action and create lasting change. By strengthening tenant power, TITR works towards a future where all renters have access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.
The first half of TITR featured webinars on organizing, fundraising, and communications—resources designed to help build lasting power in the community. The second half will build on the first webinars and cover topics essential to the housing justice movement. Register here to join TITR’s webinars or to receive the recordings.
For more information or to get involved with future sessions, contact Dee Ross, NLIHC Tenant Leader Fellow, at [email protected].
Upcoming Webinars
Policy 101—Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 4:00 pm ET
- Ever wondered how housing policies are made—and how you can shape them? This session will demystify the policymaking process at the local, state, and federal levels. Learn how to track legislation, understand your rights, and influence the systems that impact your rent, your neighborhood, and your future.
Equity, Race & Culture 101—Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 4:00 pm ET
- Housing injustice isn’t just about systems—it’s about people. This session explores how race, culture, and identity shape access to housing, displacement, and power. We’ll examine the historic and ongoing barriers—from redlining to gentrification—and center the voices and lived experiences of those most impacted. Participants will gain tools to recognize systemic inequities and advance housing justice rooted in equity, dignity, and community leadership.
Register to attend these webinars here.
Past Webinars
Access the full list of webinar recordings here.
NLIHC’s Training Institute for Tenants & Residents Soft launch
- The recording from this webinar is available here.
- The presentation slides from this webinar are available here.
Organizing 101: Community Organizing & Power Building
- The recording from this webinar is available here.
- The presentation slides from this webinar are available here.
Fundraising & Sustainability 101
- The recording from this webinar is available here.
- The presentation slides from this webinar are available here.
Communications & Branding 101
- The recording from this webinar is available here.
- The presentation slides from this webinar are available here.
Disaster Recovery 101
- The recording from this webinar is available here.
- The presentation slides from this webinar are available here.
Civic Engagement 101: The Power of Advocacy and Voting Rights
- The recording from this webinar is available here.
- The presentation slides from this webinar are available here.
Contact [email protected] with questions.