About Us

HouseUS is a pooled fund dedicated to supporting tenant organizing and tenant power.

Working at the federal, state, and local levels, HouseUS grantees and partners are building a multi-racial, working-class, geographically diverse movement to grow the power of tenants and fight for racial, economic, and housing justice. We know that simply building more affordable housing alone has not–and will not–solve the housing crisis.

— HouseUS & PolicyLink Convening

Together, we move to make the bold, inclusive, and expansive vision of housing justice and tenant power our shared reality.

As a funder, strategic partner, and campaign hub, HouseUS has become a key mover within philanthropy for tenant power. An important part of this work is our ability to strengthen the field, by convening local tenant organizations, state coalitions, and federal housing campaigns. We currently fund in fifteen states and nationally.

Our Team

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Kevin Simowitz (he/him)

Director

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Martha Benduski (she/her)

Development and Grants Associate

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Syma Mirza
(she/her)

Senior Advisor