Housing Justice Program Fellowship Grant

The Housing Justice Program Fellowship, offered by Equal Justice Works, addresses the urgent need for legal assistance among low-income individuals facing housing instability in Virginia, South Carolina, and Maryland. This two-year fellowship provides legal and organizational training, networking opportunities, and essential support for fellows dedicated to combating eviction and promoting housing justice. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a commitment to community advocacy, making a significant impact in the lives of those at risk of displacement.

NOTE: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Evictions have a disproportionate effect on communities of color, women, and children. Without access to safe and stable housing, individuals and families can face a variety of negative outcomes, including long-lasting and devastating economic hardships and health problems.
The Equal Justice Works Housing Justice Program is currently mobilizing a cohort of law students, lawyers, and community organizers, to serve low-income individuals residing in Virginia, South Carolina, and Maryland who are currently, or at risk of, experiencing housing instability and involuntary displacement, particularly due to eviction.
Program Overview & Benefits
Two-year Fellowship term Salary and benefits, as determined by the Fellow's host organization Equal Justice Works Leadership Development Training in Washington, D.C. Responsive training and technical assistance from local and national partners Regular substantive and skills-based webinars, conferences, and networking opportunities throughout the Fellowship Learning event at the conclusion of the program

Eligibility

Qualifications are set by each host organization, but typically include:Licensed to practice law, if applying for a legal Fellowship. Organizer Fellows are NOT required to be lawyers.Commitment to housing justiceExcellent writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skillsStrong oral and negotiation skills, and the ability to work as a team member--Prior experience in managing independent projects or assignments