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The California Tenants Association – Skid Row Division was born out of necessity, resilience, and a deep belief that housing is a human right. In a community too often overlooked and underserved, tenants came together not just to survive, but to organize, rise, and reclaim power.

 

Our story is rooted in lived experience — in the voices of residents who have endured unsafe conditions, been ignored by management, and faced unjust treatment. But out of hardship came strength. We formed an association not just to demand better housing, but to inspire systemic change that honors the dignity of every human being.

 

What we’ve built isn’t just a union — it’s a movement. One where residents become leaders. One where accountability is no longer optional. And one where communities realize they deserve more than neglect — they deserve respect, fairness, and a future.

 

Change doesn’t happen overnight, but when people come together with courage and purpose, it becomes unstoppable. Our journey proves that organizing can transform not only buildings, but lives.