Publications

All Reports and Publications

Graphic announcing the report “The Way Home: Supportive Social Housing” by The Action Lab and VOCAL-US.

New Report - The Way Home: Supportive Social Housing

May 11, 2026

A new report from The Action Lab and VOCAL-US outlines a transformative vision for supportive social housing rooted in permanent affordability and integrated care.

2025 Annual Report cover with a collage of images of many people.

2025 End of Year Report

December 1, 2025

2025 has been a jam-packed year at The Action Lab! To learn more about our year of sparking imaginations and driving change, check out our 2025 End of Year Report.

2024 Annual Report cover with three people laughing at a wooden table

2024 Annual Report

December 12, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we celebrate a year of resilience, collaboration, and transformative action. Our Annual Report highlights these milestones while looking ahead to the vital work of 2025. Check it out!

Blue cover with bold yellow title reading “Policy Action Agenda” on community safety

A Tenant Policy Agenda for Community Safety

November 8, 2024

Check out our tenant-envisioned policy agenda for community safety drafted in partnership with the National Public Housing Network!

Illustrated cityscape with the text "Facilitator Guide: Social Housing"

Social Housing Facilitator Guide

September 19, 2024

Check out our facilitator guide on the The Homes Act and how we can organize for social housing!

Illustrated cityscape with bold “Social Housing” text

Social Housing: Housing to Create Homes, Not Commodities

September 19, 2024

The Homes Act is part of a broader push for social housing, providing green, affordable homes for all while creating good union jobs. Check out our explainer to learn more!

Group of people raising fists and peace signs in front of an apartment building with text overlay "The Tenant Power Act"

The Tenant Power Act

August 30, 2024

Check out our explainer on the Tenant Power Act!

Report cover with illustrations of eight people and the text "Pain & Profit: The Act 22 Donors Influencing Puerto Ricos

Dolor Y Lucro: La Influencia De Las Donaciones Bajo La Ley 22

May 31, 2024

The coalition Puerto Rico No Se Vende, of which La Tejedora is a part, has published a report that details political donations that Act 22 beneficiaries have made to politicians and political parties in Puerto Rico.

Illustrated cityscape on a poster titled “Building Our Future: grassroots reflections on social housing”

Building Our Future: Grassroots Reflections on Social Housing

May 22, 2024

A comprehensive look at the urgent need for transformative housing solutions driven by communities and for communities – solutions which prioritize those most impacted and most in need.

Group portrait of smiling participants with text overlay reading “A Gathering About Gatherings”

A Gathering about Gatherings Report

March 7, 2024

This brief reference guide is composed of practices shared by participants at the retreat hosted by The Action Lab and Future Currents (formerly Social and Economic Justice) in November.

Outdoor circle gathering on a lawn in front of a brick house framed by abstract blue shapes

2023 End of Year Report from The Action Lab

December 18, 2023

In 2023, we inspired change through social housing leadership, trained organizers, and launched initiatives in Puerto Rico. We also hosted retreats and film series, laying the groundwork for a productive 2024!

Report cover titled “Courage” featuring illustrated figures from social movements in Brazil

Brazil Report

November 3, 2023

Discover insights from our delegation's trip in our report. We're collaborating with delegates to fuse our learnings and design comprehensive follow-up sessions for 2024, focusing on innovative tactics from Brazil.

top