Advocacy in Action: Housing Equity for ALL
Protect LGBTQ+ Fair Housing Protections
1. EMAIL TO STATE ASSEMBLYMEMBER / SENATOR
We’ve made it easy for you to find, craft, and send an email to your local representatives.
Visit our petition on ResistBot to easily and automatically begin this process.
2. CALL SCRIPT (30–45 SECONDS)
“Hello, my name is [Name], and I’m a constituent from [City].
I’m calling to urge [Assemblymember/Senator Name] to support California’s efforts to challenge recent actions by the Department of Housing and Urban Development that weaken fair housing protections.
These changes put LGBTQ+ residents and other communities at greater risk of housing discrimination and could reduce critical funding for enforcement.
I’m asking the Assemblymember/Senator to help protect state-level funding, strengthen housing protections, and ensure [insert State] continues to lead on fair housing.
Thank you for your time and for your leadership.”
3. QUICK ACTION TOOLKIT (FOR MEMBERS)
Step 1: Identify Your Legislator
Find your State Assemblymember and Senator here: https://www.congress.gov/state-legislature-websites
Save their phone + email
Step 2: Take Action (10 Minutes Total)
Sign the Petition to Send an Email
Make a quick phone call (use script)
Step 3: Amplify
Share on social media:
“I just contacted my state representative to protect LGBTQ+ housing rights. Join me.”
Tag your legislator
#FairHousingNow
#ProtectLGBTQHousing
#HousingIsOpportunity
Step 4: Engage Locally
Connect with local fair housing organizations
Attend town halls or district events
4. KEY TALKING POINTS (FOR CONSISTENCY)
- LGBTQ+ homeownership rate ≈ 49% (well below national average)
- Federal rollback = less accountability, more risk
- Funding threats = weakened enforcement infrastructure
- Housing access = gateway to wealth and stability