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.