Springfield Tenants Unite

06/02/2026

Our first media spot for Finding Home is live!

We are grateful for KSMU - Ozarks Public Radio welcoming our executive producer Keisha into the studio to talk about this collaborative film.

Listen to the full interview through the link below!

https://www.ksmu.org/news/2026-05-29/stun-and-liberated-creatives-collaborate-on-documentary-and-upcoming-art-events

05/30/2026

Bradley started as a STUN and Rosewood-Cedarwood Tenant Union member in 2024 when his landlord threatened to evict residents. Now, he is one of our union’s most dedicated leaders — spearheading the Robberson Neighborhood Team and acting as a powerful voice in the historic court case against Willhoit/Zimmerman Properties and owners Mitchell and Amanda Jenkins to maintain Rosewood Estates and Cedarwood Terrace as vibrant Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) communities.

Through the fear and heartbreak of seeing and experiencing injustice in his housing, Bradley refused to accept the cruelty of the status quo and stood up to protect and advocate for his neighbors. It is because of his compassion and dedication to his community that he and other Rosewood-Cedarwood tenants have been able to stay in their homes a whole two years after the eviction attempt was made.

As Bradley has shown us, it is only when we stand together that change is possible. If you are interested in building tenant power in Springfield’s Zone 2 and joining the Robberson Team, we encourage you to fill out our Membership Form!

http://bit.ly/STUN-join

05/27/2026

Introducing the exclusive trailer of the collaborative documentary between Liberated Creatives and Springfield Tenants Unite, Finding Home! 🏠

This film explores the housing journeys of artists and the ways their communities support their creative endeavors. Through diverse life experiences, the film addresses the emotional struggles that arise when one's chosen path in life feels unfulfilling or aimless. Seven artists from Springfield share their stories about creativity and perseverance. This nostalgic, reflective, and uplifting documentary highlights how changes in our environment can shape the individuals we become.

We are so excited to share more about this powerful piece, and invite you to visit our website to learn more and sign up for updates!

https://www.liberatedcreatives.com/finding-home

05/22/2026

The wait is over: it’s time to meet the second half of the team behind the production, editing, and marketing of our upcoming documentary, Finding Home!

Coming together as members of Springfield Tenants Unite and Liberated Creatives to share and showcase these housing stories in Southwest Missouri has been a healing experience for so many of us. Each of the crew members has brought something truly special to this project, and we couldn’t be more excited to show you this film.

Learn more about Finding Home through the link below!

https://www.liberatedcreatives.com/finding-home

05/18/2026

This tumultuous legislative session may be over, but the work of the people isn’t stopping.

In March, STUN joined with partner organizations in Springfield to directly address our legislators and communicate what our community needs. Leader Daniel Behlmann’s speech makes our stance clear: our state politicians must address Springfield’s housing crisis and commit to our solution of safe, accessible, and truly affordable housing.

We will not tolerate power players’ well-worn strategy of blatantly violating the will of the people. We must stand together for the working class Missourians and tenants in our city and across the state.

Let’s not get it twisted: Politicians work for US, not the other way around.

Get involved with our movement ahead of election season by becoming a member today!

http://bit.ly/STUN-join

05/15/2026

Get to know half of the small but mighty team behind the production, editing, and marketing of our upcoming documentary, Finding Home! 🏠

Our crew is composed of members and staff of Springfield Tenants Unite and Liberated Creatives all driven by their passion for housing justice and the arts. By combining each of our unique professional and personal skill sets, we have come together as a compassionately collaborative team that is immensely proud of our project that speaks to our creative community and the reality of housing in Southwest Missouri.

Want to learn more about our crew members and the film? Tap the link below for the Finding Home landing page!

https://www.liberatedcreatives.com/finding-home

05/15/2026

At the beginning of this week, we gathered with our community for the launch of our public Right to Counsel campaign.

With the backdrop of the eviction crisis and its impact on our city, including who is most affected and the power players who benefit from this harmful system, we dove deep into what it will take to ensure Springfield tenants have equal legal representation. There was undeniable power in the room on Monday night, and we know our path to victory is clear when we band together to protect our neighbors.

Stay tuned: We have more Right to Counsel events this summer and are just getting started! 🐝

05/09/2026

We are so excited to share our union’s work on Finding Home! Stay tuned for more details on this powerful collaborative project with Liberated Creatives.

Liberated Creatives & Springfield Tenants Unite Presents: Finding Home.
Seven artists from Springfield share their stories about creativity and perseverance. This nostalgic, reflective, and uplifting documentary highlights how changes in our environment can shape the individuals we become.

🏠 Learn more about Finding Home at www.liberatedcreatives.com/finding-home
🏠 Read our latest blog post written by Rex Ybañez, Board President of STUN
🏠 Support this production by visiting gofundme.com/f/support-finding-home-documentary-release

Trailer COMING SOON
Poster designed by: Max Prater
Links are in the bio!

05/08/2026

Most landlords have a lawyer. Most tenants don't.

In 2025, 2,300 Springfield households faced eviction – alone, outgunned, and up against a lawyer. Even more astounding, 40% of all those evicted are Springfield kids.

The system is stacked against everyday people and slumlords are fighting to keep the status quo, but Springfield families deserve a fighting chance!

Join us for a May Mass Meeting on Monday, May 11 to learn more about Springfield’s eviction crisis and who benefits most from the unjust system in place, and hear from the families and youth leading the charge to fight back!

In this powerful evening, there will be educational and empowering opportunities for everyone:

🐝 Eviction court watch
🐝 Share your story
🐝 Art build
🐝 Letter writing
🐝 Prep to meet with city leaders
🐝 Fundraising and more

Tap the link below to register. Food and childcare will be available!

https://bit.ly/MassMeetingRegistration