Upcoming events.
SC Tenants Member Orientation
SC Tenants is a multi-racial, working-class organization dedicated to building tenant power. If you've recently joined, want to learn how we've grown in the past year, or just want to welcome your neighbors into the union -- join us for this online orientation session! You will spend time getting to know your fellow union members, learning about SC Tenant's theory of power, and going through our plan to win rent caps, eviction protections, and more!
Open to all tenants across South Carolina. This is a fully virtual event.
Join us virtually for our monthly member orientation.
Tri-County Tenant Union Meeting - September 2025
Tri-County Tenants is a union created and led by everyday tenants living in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties to collectively address issues tenants in our area are facing. Through community organizing, education, and advocacy, Tri-County Tenants builds tenant power to assert our rights, demand accountability from landlords and policymakers, and improve our material conditions as tenants.
Downtown Canvass Day
We build power and community by knocking on our neighbors doors. We’ll do a short practice session together then hit the doors for an afternoon!
Tri-County Tenant Union Meeting - August 2025
Tri-County Tenants is a union created and led by everyday tenants living in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties to collectively address issues tenants in our area are facing. Through community organizing, education, and advocacy, Tri-County Tenants builds tenant power to assert our rights, demand accountability from landlords and policymakers, and improve our material conditions as tenants.
RAD 101: Tenant Rights & Redevelopment in Charleston
Hybrid Training — In Person & Online
Charleston Housing Authority is moving forward with plans to redevelop Gadsden Green and Eastside public housing under HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program—but tenants and community members have been left out of the conversation. This training is designed to change that.
RAD 101 is a crash course for public housing tenants and community leaders who want to understand the basics of RAD redevelopment—what it is, how it works, and what rights tenants have when their homes are on the line. We’ll break down:
What RAD is and why it matters
How RAD is already impacting residents of Gadsden Green and Eastside
The responsibilities of Charleston Housing Authority and HUD
Your rights as a tenant and how to enforce them
What meaningful tenant involvement should look like
This redevelopment is more than a housing issue—it’s a racial justice issue. We know that without organized pushback and strong tenant leadership, RAD could be the final blow to Black neighborhoods on the Charleston peninsula, erasing generations of community through displacement and gentrification.
Tenants and community members will leave this session with a clear understanding of the process, the tools to start organizing, and a plan to make sure tenant voices are not only heard—but respected.
Snacks, travel support (gas cards), and childcare will be provided for in-person attendees. Please indicate any needs during registration.
POSTPONED: Tenant Organizing & Basebuilding Intensive
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED - STAY TUNED FOR AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE NEW DATE & LOCATION. IT WILL NOT BE HAPPENING THIS SATURDAY. APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.
Our ‘Tenant Organizing Fundamentals’ training is an in-person, two-part training that emphasizes grassroots organizing practices, building relationships grounded in mutual self-interest, one-to-one relational meetings; and building the foundation of powerful tenant unions.
Tenants will meet and build relationships with other tenants organizing in their buildings, complexes, and neighborhoods in SC.
By the end of the training, attendees will be able to clearly state their self-interest, be equipped to have powerful conversations with their neighbors, and have tools to start organizing with tenants in their complex, city, or state.
SC Tenant Union & Tri-County Tenant Union will provide a delicious lunch, travel support (gas gift cards), and childcare. Please indicate if you’ll need any support when registering.
SC Tenants Member Orientation (August)
SC Tenants is a multi-racial, working-class organization dedicated to building tenant power. If you've recently joined, want to learn how we've grown in the past year, or just want to welcome your neighbors into the union -- join us for this online orientation session! You will spend time getting to know your fellow union members, learning about SC Tenant's theory of power, and going through our plan to win rent caps, eviction protections, and more!
Know Your Tenant Rights Workshop
Virtual Workshop hosted by SC Tenant Union + SC Legal Services
Knowledge is power—and every tenant deserves to know their rights and how to fight back when those rights are violated. This workshop is for renters across South Carolina who want to better understand the laws that protect us and how to assert your rights when they are being violated.
In this virtual session, we’ll cover:
Your basic rights as a tenant under South Carolina law
What landlords are legally required to do—and what they can’t do
How to enforce your rights and respond to violations
What steps to take if you're facing eviction, unsafe conditions, or landlord harassment
We’re partnering with SC Legal Services to walk through real-life scenarios, share practical tools, and answer your questions. At the end of the session, we’ll have time for a Q&A with host attorney, Caroline Witz.
This is our most attended workshop for a reason—tenants leave more informed, confident and powerful.
This is a virtual event hosted on Zoom and open to renters across South Carolina.
Register below to get the link to join us.
Questions? Email us at info@schjn.com or text 843-259-2593
Know Your Public Housing Tenant Rights
Tenant Rights Are Power: Public Housing Tenant Training
SC Tenant Union is bringing together public housing tenants from across South Carolina for a powerful rights-based training rooted in truth, protection, and collective power. We’re partnering with the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) to host a session focused on your rights as a public housing resident—what those rights are, how to enforce them, and what to do when they’re violated.
Too many of us are facing unsafe conditions, threats of eviction, harassment, or being ignored by housing authorities. This training is designed to equip you with the tools to fight back, organize, and demand the housing we deserve.
We’re not just educating—we’re organizing. This is a space for tenants to come together, learn, and build the power we need to make change in our communities.
At the end of the session, there will be time for Q&A and discussion with experts from NLIHC and SC Tenant Union.
Housing is a human right—and it starts with knowing your rights.
Tenant Organizing Committee 101 & Effective Meeting Strategies
Building Your Organizing Committee
As tenant leaders, one of the first steps in building real power in your building or neighborhood is forming a strong, grounded organizing committee. This training is designed for tenants who are ready to move from frustration to formation—turning conversations into coordination and taking the first steps toward a functioning tenant union.
In this session, we’ll break down:
What an organizing committee is and why it serves as the backbone of any strong tenant union.
The role of the organizing committee—from outreach and accountability to strategy and decision-making.
How to plan effective meetings that move your union forward and build leadership along the way.
Whether you’ve already started talking with neighbors or you’re just getting your feet under you, this training will give you the tools and clarity to begin building a crew that can lead with purpose and power. We’ll talk about real-life examples, lessons learned from the field, and give you time to workshop ideas for your tenant union.
This is not just about having more meetings—it’s about building the structure needed to win.
If you are interested in joining this hybrid training, hosted in Charleston, SC, and conducted via Zoom, please email info@schjn.com or text 843-259-2593.
Tri-County Tenant Union Meeting - July 2025
Tri-County Tenants is a union created and led by everyday tenants living in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties to collectively address issues tenants in our area are facing. Through community organizing, education, and advocacy, Tri-County Tenants builds tenant power to assert our rights, demand accountability from landlords and policymakers, and improve our material conditions as tenants.
Virtual Campaign Meeting
SC Tenants Campaign Planning Meeting
Join us as we build the next phase of our tenant-led fight for housing justice in South Carolina.
These campaign planning meetings are open to tenants, organizers, and union members who want to shape our collective strategy around housing protections, eviction record sealing, HUD redevelopment, and more. Whether you’re a long-time leader or just getting involved, your voice matters in this space.
Together, we’ll:
Share updates on current threats and opportunities (like the proposed HUD budget)
Workshop ideas for local and statewide campaigns
Make plans for outreach, story collection, and action
Build power with other tenants facing similar struggles
This is a space rooted in care, urgency, and collective leadership. Come ready to dream, plan, and organize alongside fellow tenants committed to making housing a human right.
SC Tenants Member Orientation (July)
SC Tenants is a multi-racial, working-class organization dedicated to building tenant power. If you've recently joined, want to learn how we've grown in the past year, or just want to welcome your neighbors into the union -- join us for this online orientation session! You will spend time getting to know your fellow union members, learning about SC Tenant's theory of power, and going through our plan to win rent caps, eviction protections, and more!
Public Housing Tenant Union Meeting
The Downtown Public Housing Tenant Union invites you to our first ALL-MEMBERS MEETING! This is your chance to meet your neighbors, share your experiences, and build the collective power needed to demand real change in our community.
Why This Meeting Matters:
For too long, tenants in the Eastside have faced unsafe living conditions, rising utility bills, and a lack of transparency in redevelopment plans that threaten to displace us from the homes and community we’ve built. But the time for isolation is over. Together, we are stronger than the landlords, city and politicians who profit from our struggles.
Tri-County Tenant Union Meeting - June 2025
Tri-County Tenants is a union created and led by everyday tenants living in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties to collectively address issues tenants in our area are facing. Through community organizing, education, and advocacy, Tri-County Tenants builds tenant power to assert our rights, demand accountability from landlords and policymakers, and improve our material conditions as tenants.
Public Housing Tenant Union Meeting
The Downtown Public Housing Tenant Union invites you to our ALL-MEMBERS MEETING! This is your chance to meet your neighbors, share your experiences, and build the collective power needed to demand real change in our community.
Why This Meeting Matters:
For too long, tenants in the Eastside have faced unsafe living conditions, rising utility bills, and a lack of transparency in redevelopment plans that threaten to displace us from the homes and community we’ve built. But the time for isolation is over. Together, we are stronger than the landlords, city and politicians who profit from our struggles.
SCTU Outreach Virtual Practice Space (June)
This optional session is just that—a space for us to build power together through practice and support.
We'll have breakout rooms, texting and call scripts ready to go, and time to share tips and encouragement. The Power Team recently piloted a mini version of this, and it turned out to be not only useful, but a lot of fun.
Whether you're a seasoned tenant leader or just getting started, come as you are. Bring your questions, your energy, and your commitment to growing this movement.
SC Tenants Member Orientation (June)
SC Tenants is a multi-racial, working-class organization dedicated to building tenant power. If you've recently joined, want to learn how we've grown in the past year, or just want to welcome your neighbors into the union -- join us for this online orientation session! You will spend time getting to know your fellow union members, learning about SC Tenant's theory of power, and going through our plan to win rent caps, eviction protections, and more!
East Side Canvass Day
We build power and community by knocking on our neighbors doors. We’ll do a short practice session together then hit the doors for an afternoon!
Tri-County Tenant Union Meeting - May 2025
Tri-County Tenants is a union created and led by everyday tenants living in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties to collectively address issues tenants in our area are facing. Through community organizing, education, and advocacy, Tri-County Tenants builds tenant power to assert our rights, demand accountability from landlords and policymakers, and improve our material conditions as tenants.
SCTU Outreach Virtual Practice Space
This optional session is just that—a space for us to build power together through practice and support.
We'll have breakout rooms, texting and call scripts ready to go, and time to share tips and encouragement. The Power Team recently piloted a mini version of this, and it turned out to be not only useful, but a lot of fun.
Whether you're a seasoned tenant leader or just getting started, come as you are. Bring your questions, your energy, and your commitment to growing this movement.
Tenant Organizing Fundamentals & Canvass Day (May)
Our ‘Tenant Organizing Fundamentals’ is an in-person training that emphasizes grassroots organizing practices, building relationships grounded in mutual self-interest, and building the foundation of powerful tenant unions.
SC Tenants Member Orientation (May)
SC Tenants is a multi-racial, working-class organization dedicated to building tenant power. If you've recently joined, want to learn how we've grown in the past year, or just want to welcome your neighbors into the union -- join us for this online orientation session! You will spend time getting to know your fellow union members, learning about SC Tenant's theory of power, and going through our plan to win rent caps, eviction protections, and more!
The People's Pizza Party with Black Food Fridays
Come eat pizza while urging elected officials to support H. 4270, the Eviction Record Sealing Act, a bill that gives South Carolinians a fair chance at stable housing! An eviction filing — even one that was dismissed or ruled in favor of the tenant — can follow someone for years, blocking access to safe homes and better opportunities. Together, we can make our voices heard.
LEARN MORE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VhbdrFvSYrqURVzL2tivptR1u1DMFbhG/view
Know Your Tenant Rights Workshop
Our most attended workshop!
SC Tenant Union is partnering with SC Legal Services for an educational opportunity to learn about tenant rights, how to enforce them, and what to do if they are violated. At the end of the workshop, there will be time to ask the attorney general questions. This is a virtual event hosted via Zoom for renters in South Carolina.
Tri-County Tenant Union Meeting - April 2025
** OPEN TO ALL TENANTS IN CHARLESTON, BERKELEY, AND DORCHESTOR COUNTIES, SC.
Tri-County Tenants is a union created and led by everyday renters living in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties to collectively address issues renters in their area face. Through community organizing, education, and advocacy, Tri-County Tenants empowers tenants in the Lowcountry to assert their tenant rights, demand accountability from landlords and policymakers, and create positive change in our local rental housing market.
This hybrid space is hosted on Zoom and in person at Keith Summey North Charleston Library, 3503 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405.
The rent is rising and so are we!
SC Tenants Member Orientation
SC Tenants is a multi-racial, working-class organization dedicated to building tenant power. If you've recently joined, want to learn how we've grown in the past year, or just want to welcome your neighbors into the union -- join us for this online orientation session! You will spend time getting to know your fellow union members, learning about SC Tenant's theory of power, and going through our plan to win rent caps, eviction protections, and more!
Tenant Organizing Fundamentals Training & Canvass Day
Our ‘Tenant Organizing Fundamentals’ training is an in-person training that emphasizes grassroots organizing practices, building relationships grounded in mutual self-interest, one-to-one relational meetings, and building the foundation of powerful tenant unions.
Lowcountry Organizing Fair
Come out for a family-friendly afternoon of music, food, and community to connect with the local organizations building organized working-class power in the Lowcountry.
March 22nd, 12-4PM
St. Julian Devine community center, 1 cooper street, Charleston
Free Food, Games, and Kid's Activities
Bring an instrument!
Campaign Membership Kickoff
🎉 Membership Campaign Kickoff – Join Us at LoLA! 🎉
We’re kicking off the South Carolina Housing Justice Network’s 2025 Membership Campaign with a laid-back gathering right after the Tri-County Tenants meeting this Tuesday. Come hang out, grab some bites, and learn how you can help build tenant power in South Carolina!
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 18
📍 Location: LoLA, North Charleston
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM (right after the Tri-County Tenants Meeting)
We’ll have a round of appetizers and a pitcher of Swamp Water on us—because organizing is better with good food and good people. Whether you’re already a member or just curious, this is a great chance to connect, ask questions, and be part of something powerful.
No big speeches, just community, conversation, and a shared commitment to fighting for housing justice.
See you there! ✊🏽
#TenantPower #HousingJustice #TriCountyTenants
SC Tenant Union New Member Orientation
SC Tenants is a multi-racial, working-class organization dedicated to building tenant power. If you've recently joined, want to learn how we've grown in the past year, or just want to welcome your neighbors into the union -- join us for this online orientation session! You will spend time getting to know your fellow union members, learning about SC Tenant's theory of power, and going through our plan to win rent caps, eviction protections, and more!
Tricounty Tenant Union Meeting - February 2025
** OPEN TO ALL TENANTS IN CHARLESTON, BERKELEY, AND DORCHESTOR COUNTIES, SC.
Tri-County Tenants is a union created and led by everyday renters living in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties to collectively address issues renters in their area face. Through community organizing, education, and advocacy, Tri-County Tenants empowers tenants in the Lowcountry to assert their tenant rights, demand accountability from landlords and policymakers, and create positive change in our local rental housing market.
This hybrid space is hosted on Zoom and in person at Keith Summey North Charleston Library, 3503 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405.
The rent is rising and so are we!