Faces of Fair Housing: Priscilla Pointer-Hicks
Meet Fair Housing Center Board Secretary, Priscilla Pointer-Hicks. Learn more about Priscilla’s commitment to fair housing in our Q&A below!
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Faces of Fair Housing: Joan Burda
Meet Fair Housing Center board member, Joan Burda. Both personally and professionally, Joan’s commitment to working to help those facing discrimination is evident. Check out our interview with Joan to learn more!
(more…)Faces of Fair Housing: Andrea Bruno
Meet Andrea Bruno, board member of the Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research. We asked Andrea some questions to learn more about her and her involvement with our board of directors. Check out what she had to say!
(more…)Annual Reports
Our annual report provides a look back at all of the work that has been done over the past year. We are thankful for all of our supporters and donors for allowing us to continue working to protect and expand fair housing rights, eliminate housing discrimination, and promote integrated communities. Please see below for our […]
Faces of Fair Housing: Jonathan Entin
The Fair Housing Center is fortunate to have a committed team of advocates who work together to achieve our shared goals. But the faces of fair housing don’t stop there. Over the next few weeks, we will be introducing you to our Board members, who are essential to supporting our mission and work. First up is Jonathan Entin, Vice President of the Fair Housing Center’s Board of Directors. Check out our interview below!
(more…)Faces of Fair Housing: Carrie Pleasants
Meet Carrie Pleasants, Executive Director of the Fair Housing Center. Carrie has been an integral part of this organization for many years and continues to guide the Fair Housing Center with her vast knowledge and experience. Keep reading to learn more about Carrie and her dedication to fair housing work!
(more…)Faces of Fair Housing: Michael Lepley
This week, we’re introducing you to the Fair Housing Center’s Senior Research Associate, Michael Lepley. Check out our interview with Michael as you continue to get to know the faces of fair housing!
(more…)Faces of Fair Housing: Peter Saudek
Meet Peter Saudek, the Fair Housing Center’s Senior Investigations Coordinator. Peter is often the first person our clients talk to when seeking assistance, and he is always willing to work to help them resolve the issues they are facing. Check out our interview with Peter to learn more.
(more…)Faces of Fair Housing: Emily Martin
This week, we’re talking with Emily Martin, our Communications & Outreach Specialist (and the face behind all of our social media)! Check out our Q&A below to learn more about Emily’s role at the Fair Housing Center.
(more…)Faces of Fair Housing: Darlene English
In week four of our spotlight series, we’re talking with Darlene English. Darlene has an expansive knowledge of fair housing, which she shares with the public in her role as Director of Education and Outreach. Check out what Darlene has to say below!
(more…)Faces of Fair Housing: Liam McSweeney
This week, we’re spotlighting our Investigations Coordinator, Liam McSweeney. Liam supports the work of our organization by assisting the Enforcement team, working directly with clients to help resolve the issues they are facing. Take a look at our interview with Liam to learn more!
(more…)Faces of Fair Housing: Angela Zmich
In this week’s spotlight, we are talking with our Outreach Intern, Angela Zmich. Angela plays an important role in the Fair Housing Center’s outreach work, and is your go-to when registering for fair housing trainings and events. Check out our interview with Angela to learn more about her dedication to fair housing!
(more…)Faces of Fair Housing: Ellie Kilpatrick
We know that fair housing is essential to building more fair and inclusive communities — but have you ever stopped to wonder what really goes into this work? (Hint: we couldn’t do what we do without some pretty amazing people.) Over the next few months, we will be putting the spotlight on the people who are immersed in this work every day, as we introduce you to the “Faces of Fair Housing”. In our first spotlight, we’re talking with Ellie Kilpatrick, Enforcement Intern at the Fair Housing Center. Check out our interview with Ellie as she shares what motivates her to do this work!
(more…)Housing Research & Advocacy Center Rebranded As Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 2, 2018
Contact: Carrie Pleasants, Executive Director, (216) 361-9240, cpleasants@thehousingcenter.org
Advocacy Center board and staff are excited to announce the rebranding of the Housing Research & Advocacy Center to its new name, the Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research (The Fair Housing Center). The new brand identity more accurately reflects the organization as a fair housing agency, borne out of the passage of the Fair Housing Act 50 years ago on April 11th. The new name further signifies a commitment to protecting fair housing rights and to producing high-quality housing-related research.
(more…)Housing Center & NEOCH Release Brochure on the Rights of People in Shelter
Local residents experiencing homelessness have raised questions and concerns about their civil rights in shelter. The Housing Center partnered with the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH) to produce a new brochure addressing some common questions and concerns. Click here to view the new brochure.