Resources & Learning

Tools for Communicators

Home Stories provides tools, trainings, and resources to help people communicate more effectively about housing.

Whether you're looking for messaging guidance, storytelling tools, or opportunities to learn from others, this collection will continue to grow as Home Stories develops new materials and trainings.

  • MN Housing Messaging Guide

    Research-informed messaging guidance to help connect housing conversations to shared values like stability, opportunity, and thriving communities.

    Download Messaging Guide

  • Build Your Story Worksheet

    A simple tool that helps people connect their lived experiences to shared values and tell stories that help others understand why housing matters.

    Download Worksheet

  • Social Media Tools & Templates

    Ready-to-use graphics, sample posts, and talking points to help you spread consistent, effective housing messages across platforms

    Comms Kit

  • More Resources Coming Soon!

    We're continuing to develop new tools and materials to support housing conversations across Minnesota, including:

    • Templates for crafting housing messages and talking points

    • Recorded trainings and learning sessions

    • Updated research and messaging resources

Foundational Learning Resources

These webinars from Housing Narrative Lab helped shape the early development of Home Stories and provide background on housing narratives, messaging, and public understanding.