Meet Allison Kretz, one of the newest Fair Housing Center Board Members. We’re thrilled to welcome Allison to the Board of Directors. Check out our Q&A to learn why she got involved with the Fair Housing Center!
How long have you been a board member for the Fair Housing Center?
A: I am starting my first term in 2021. Prior to that I volunteered as an Ambassador with the Center for approximately 2 years.
Q: How did you get connected with the Fair Housing Center, and what makes you want to stay involved with this work?
A: Once I learned of the history of segregation and housing discrimination during my undergraduate studies, it became clear to me to that every social justice issue we continue to face has its cause, or its perpetuation, traceable to our segregated living patterns. No matter where we live or what sector we work in, there is reason to remain committed to this work.
Q: What do you do for a living?
A: I serve as a crime victim’s advocate in a prosecutor’s office, supporting victims throughout the criminal justice process.
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
A: I try to spend my free time outside as much as possible, sometimes in big ways like a bikepacking trip, or in small ways like strolling through Edgewater Park.
Q: What do you want people to know about the Fair Housing Center?
A: I hope residents throughout Northeast Ohio come to know that the Fair Housing Center has assisted more of their neighbors and friends than they would otherwise assume, and that there is something that can be done if you or someone you know encounters housing discrimination.
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