Jane Addams Senior Caucus (fka Tenant Education Network)
@seniorcaucus.bsky.social
Building tenant power. Winning dignified housing. JASC is a Chicago-based 501c3 that gives senior tenants and families in Project-Based Section 8 Housing the tools they need to unionize.
POV: The government shuts down. You live in a federally subsidized building, your SNAP benefits are paused, and LIHEAP help for your electric bill is stuck in limbo.
While others tell you to “wait it out,” JASC steps up. 💪
While others tell you to “wait it out,” JASC steps up. 💪
November 25, 2025 at 10:17 PM
POV: The government shuts down. You live in a federally subsidized building, your SNAP benefits are paused, and LIHEAP help for your electric bill is stuck in limbo.
While others tell you to “wait it out,” JASC steps up. 💪
While others tell you to “wait it out,” JASC steps up. 💪
In 2019, the slumlord Apex Chicago IL LLC bought Ellis Lakeview. Tenants organized and kicked them out. Since then, we’ve won hot water, new boilers, and 24/7 security- but we’re not done yet.
Because what’s a rehabbed building worth if tenants don’t feel safe coming home?
Because what’s a rehabbed building worth if tenants don’t feel safe coming home?
November 19, 2025 at 12:38 AM
In 2019, the slumlord Apex Chicago IL LLC bought Ellis Lakeview. Tenants organized and kicked them out. Since then, we’ve won hot water, new boilers, and 24/7 security- but we’re not done yet.
Because what’s a rehabbed building worth if tenants don’t feel safe coming home?
Because what’s a rehabbed building worth if tenants don’t feel safe coming home?
Tenants at the Fox Shore Tenant Association have been organizing for months to secure a fair contract with the prospective new owners of their building. Their top demand was back rent forgiveness—and they gained the support of every elected official who represents them.
October 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Tenants at the Fox Shore Tenant Association have been organizing for months to secure a fair contract with the prospective new owners of their building. Their top demand was back rent forgiveness—and they gained the support of every elected official who represents them.
Tenants testified about their abhorrent living conditions, previous broken promises, and their skepticism that any deal made without a contract will be honored.
JASC knows from experience that govt agencies often lack the will or capacity to ensure developers follow through when receiving City funds
JASC knows from experience that govt agencies often lack the will or capacity to ensure developers follow through when receiving City funds
October 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Tenants testified about their abhorrent living conditions, previous broken promises, and their skepticism that any deal made without a contract will be honored.
JASC knows from experience that govt agencies often lack the will or capacity to ensure developers follow through when receiving City funds
JASC knows from experience that govt agencies often lack the will or capacity to ensure developers follow through when receiving City funds
Listen to Ms. Sandelin's account of disrespect alongside other members of the tenants association on behalf of Alderman Beale. We will not support a 34 million dollar bond deal for this unknown owner unless there is a legally binding contract.
'No Tenant Union Contract, No Bond!'
'No Tenant Union Contract, No Bond!'
October 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Listen to Ms. Sandelin's account of disrespect alongside other members of the tenants association on behalf of Alderman Beale. We will not support a 34 million dollar bond deal for this unknown owner unless there is a legally binding contract.
'No Tenant Union Contract, No Bond!'
'No Tenant Union Contract, No Bond!'
WOW! It is hard to believe how many incredible victories and actions we have had recently. Our newest Caucus Connection is filled with them.
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October 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
WOW! It is hard to believe how many incredible victories and actions we have had recently. Our newest Caucus Connection is filled with them.
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The Ellis Lakeview Tenant Association has been organizing since 2020 to make their building a safe and dignified place to live and there is no stopping now! We will not go back, every tenant deserves to feel safe in their home!
October 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The Ellis Lakeview Tenant Association has been organizing since 2020 to make their building a safe and dignified place to live and there is no stopping now! We will not go back, every tenant deserves to feel safe in their home!
On 9/23/25 representatives of the tenant association showed up to HUD's inspection to tell them why security at Ellis Lakeview is so important and that residents can't afford to go back to an unsafe building where their were shootings nearly every week.
October 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
On 9/23/25 representatives of the tenant association showed up to HUD's inspection to tell them why security at Ellis Lakeview is so important and that residents can't afford to go back to an unsafe building where their were shootings nearly every week.
Everyone deserves to have a good home. A home that is clean, safe and happy. Although it seems like a simple statement, there are many renters across the city, state and country that are fighting daily to make this a reality.
Editor:
Dominique Gnagne
@gdominique
Filmmaker:
@niko_photo_video
Editor:
Dominique Gnagne
@gdominique
Filmmaker:
@niko_photo_video
September 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Everyone deserves to have a good home. A home that is clean, safe and happy. Although it seems like a simple statement, there are many renters across the city, state and country that are fighting daily to make this a reality.
Editor:
Dominique Gnagne
@gdominique
Filmmaker:
@niko_photo_video
Editor:
Dominique Gnagne
@gdominique
Filmmaker:
@niko_photo_video
After Video!
September 12, 2025 at 9:51 PM
After Video!
Huge improvement for one of our tenants at Indian Trails Apartments!
After reporting leaks, holes and cracks in her bathroom, management began a repair that went unfinished. Using our tools of escalation this tenant, alongside our organizers, were able to get all issues resolved.
Before video-
After reporting leaks, holes and cracks in her bathroom, management began a repair that went unfinished. Using our tools of escalation this tenant, alongside our organizers, were able to get all issues resolved.
Before video-
September 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Huge improvement for one of our tenants at Indian Trails Apartments!
After reporting leaks, holes and cracks in her bathroom, management began a repair that went unfinished. Using our tools of escalation this tenant, alongside our organizers, were able to get all issues resolved.
Before video-
After reporting leaks, holes and cracks in her bathroom, management began a repair that went unfinished. Using our tools of escalation this tenant, alongside our organizers, were able to get all issues resolved.
Before video-