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Voices Heard

Your voice matters. Help us shine a light on the housing crisis by sharing your lived experience. Your story can drive change.

Your Privacy and Consent

We value your voice and your trust. When you share your story:

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It may appear in meetings with Congress, the media, or in NLIHC publications.

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It may be lightly edited for clarity, but your message won’t be changed.

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It will never be used for fundraising.

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It may be used for up to 1 year. You can update or remove it anytime.

You’re in control:

✅ Must be 18 or older

✅ You can use an alias

✅ Opt to be notified when your story is used (add your email)

📬 Questions? Email Ideas@nlihc.org

Recording Tips to Help You Shine

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Keep It Short and Impactful

Aim for about a minute. A concise message is more likely to be watched all the way through—and remembered.

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Start with Your Name and Where You’re From

It helps personalize your story and connect with viewers who may relate to your experience or community.

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Speak with Respect

Using a respectful tone ensures your message is taken seriously and creates space for productive dialogue.

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Find a Quiet Place

Background noise can be distracting. A quiet environment helps your voice come through loud and clear.

Why Your Voice Matters

Welcome to Voices Heard. This is a space where you can record and share your story to amplify your voice and bring it directly to the people who shape policy: your senators and representatives.

Homelessness and housing instability affect millions of people across the country. At the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), we are committed to connecting those millions of voices with their representatives to push for real change.

Your voice and your experience matter! Elected officials need to hear from you about the effect their decisions have on the people they represent, and by sharing your story, you are making an impact. So hit record, and together, we can keep fighting for the resources and policies needed to make sure everyone has a place to call home.

Need Help Getting Started?

Think about how you’d answer questions like:

  • Why is stable housing important to me? My family? My neighbors?
  • How has access to stable, affordable housing positively impacted my life?
  • What does my community struggle with because it doesn’t have enough affordable housing?
  • What challenges have I faced trying to find affordable housing?
  • How has the rising cost of rent impacted my ability to pay for other necessities, like groceries, transportation, childcare, and medical care?
  • Why should my elected officials make affordable, accessible housing a priority?

Submit Your Video

Tell us your story.

300MB Max
By submitting my video, I agree to share it with nlihc for possible reuse, and to nlihc's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Additionally, I confirm that I give permission for NLIHC to share my story in its advocacy efforts, including presentations and briefings with members of Congress and other policymakers, inclusion in communications with the media (print, broadcast, and online outlets), posts and campaigns across NLIHC’s social media platforms (ex. X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Bluesky), and use in NLIHC publications, reports, videos, presentations, and related materials. I understand that my story may be lightly edited for clarity or length, but NLIHC will not alter the meaning or intent of my message. I understand that NLIHC will not use these stories for donation or funding requests. I understand that my story may be used up to one (1) year from the date of submission, after which it will no longer be actively used without additional consent. I am submitting this story voluntarily, and I understand that I may contact NLIHC at any time if I wish to withdraw my consent, ask questions about how my story is being used, or update or revise the information I’ve submitted. I confirm that NLIHC can share my story with and/or in the media, with members of Congress, and on all or any social media platforms, for up to one year from the date of submission. I certify that I am 18 years old or older. (Please make sure to provide an active email address so we can reach you.) To make changes or ask questions, please email: Ideas@nlihc.org

Your Stories

Your story has the power to create change. Thank you for standing with us.