Fostering collaboration. Advancing fair housing advocacy.
Chicago, IL
Joined March 2011
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We joined housing advocates in challenging landlord policies in Cook County that automatically reject potential tenants who have any prior connection to an eviction case. These policies are most likely to adversely impact Black renters, especially Black women.
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Ahead of National Homeownership Month, the Biden-Harris Administration shares its commitment to removing barriers to homeownership so that all Americans can have the opportunity to plant roots and build wealth for generations to come. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room…
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Do you know your rights as a renter? John Bartlett, exec. dir of @TenantsRights joins the @CityCastChicago podcast to talk about what you landlord can and can't do. bit.ly/3WIpcNG
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! If you have a legal problem, get some peace of mind and call our free legal hotline at 312-738-9200, open Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm. We also partner on several state- and county-wide projects. Learn more at carpls.org.
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Celebrate #GAAD23 with us tomorrow! Access Living and Disability:IN are hosting an afternoon discussion on inclusive design followed by a networking reception with drinks & light hors d’oeuvres. Join us on our rooftop terrace at 4:30. eventbrite.com/e/inclusive-d…
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Progress Center's Monthly Home Services Support Group is this Friday, April 28 at 1 p.m. The group is for all people who use personal assistant services or want to learn more about personal assistant services. progresscil.org/event/home-s…
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So excited that CCH Policy Director Julie Dworkin is helping lead the transition team's work on housing!
Together, we can support the 65K Chicagoans experiencing homelessness– because #HousingIsAHumanRight.
Meet my Transition Committee and Subcommittee Co-Chairs!
I’ve long said that in order to build a better, stronger, safer Chicago, we need everyone who can help at the table. That’s what’s reflected in these appointments. bit.ly/3LekWQm
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The Just Housing Amendment prohibits housing discrimination against people in Cook County who have a criminal record. If you are a landlord or a tenant, you should know your rights and obligations. More: buff.ly/3vQiNU9
#opencommunities #cookcounty #JHA
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LIVE from @illinoisdhr: Don't miss their #FairHousing workshop on reasonable accommodations and modifications.
Steven Monroy, @illinoisdhr
Lon D. Meltesen, @hudgov
Judith N. Levitan, @KwameRaoul's Office
Elizabeth (Betsy) Urbance, @ILREALTOR
teapaw.org/IllinoisDHR
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Do you have ideas, advice, or knowledge that would help professionals in the affordable housing & homelessness fields? Are you trying a new initiative? Do you have a particularly successful program? Submit your workshop proposal for #2023HousingMatters: bit.ly/HM2023-call-for-propo…
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The scars of redlining run deep, but they are not insurmountable. These tulips represent hope, resilience and the unwavering determination to overcome injustice in Chicago.
Bravo, Amanda. We stand with you in your mission to create a more equitable city for us all.
Amanda Williams planted rows of tulips in Washington Park as part of a blooming art project titled “Redefining Redlining.”
Story:chicago.suntimes.com/2023/4/…
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Every Chicagoan has the right to breathe clean air. That's why I’m committed to implementing equitable solutions that address the root causes of environmental injustice and protect the health of each and every one of our residents.
chicago.suntimes.com/2023/4/…
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In addition to taking proposal for full workshops for #2023HousingMatters, this year we're accepting submissions for your 10-15 minute take on a hot topic related to affordable housing and homelessness. Submit today: bit.ly/HM2023-call-for-hot-t…
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Housing Providers 🏘️:
Join us virtually next Thursday, April 27th, to learn about providing reasonable accommodations and modifications to residents with disabilities and their family members.
🕐 Catch the #LiveStream on our page👇 at 1 pm. #FairHousingIL
ALT Graphic: The Illinois Department of Human Rights is hosting a Fair Housing Month Virtual Resource Workshop on Thursday, April 27 at 1pm. Learn about federal and state disability protections. Watch it live at @IllinoisDHR.
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Happening on Friday in Champaign: our Executive Director Sharon Legenza will be joining artists & community developers to talk about affordable homes for creative workers in IL! More at the link.
📣Panelists announced for Friday's discussion on affordable housing for artists and creative workers in Illinois. Don't miss this informed conversation with Illinois artists, arts advocates & affordable housing advocates.
🗓️ April 7, 12pm
🔗 bit.ly/3lIq1b7
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Join us on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 1pm EDT for our Fair Housing Month Opening Ceremony featuring @SecFudge, PDAS Demetria McCain, and Executive Director Lee Porter for FHCNNJ.
You can watch the ceremony live on our FHM website ➡️hud.gov/program_offices/fair…
#FairHousingTurns55
ALT Fair Housing Month Opening Ceremony 2023 Join us, Tuesday, April 11, 2023, from 1:00-2:30 pm EDT Choices for All Voices: Building an Equitable Future
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Getting an eviction notice can be scary. But you don’t have to face eviction alone. Eviction Help Illinois is a state-funded program that connects tenants to free legal aid and other resources. Help is just a call, text or web chat away. #EvictionHelpIL evictionhelpillinois.org
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Honored to meet and present @NLIHC State Organizing Award to Illinois Coalition for Fair Housing @CAFHA for their campaign to enact a STATEWIDE source of income protection! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾#NLIHCForum23
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Honored to moderate the panel on best practices in organizing as we celebrate the incredible achievements of the NLIHC state & local organizing award winners @MiamiWorkersCtr and IL Coalition for Fair Housing (@CAFHA and partners)!! #Onward #NLIHCForum23
#NLIHC honors the Miami Workers Center (@MiamiWorkersCtr) and the Illinois Coalition for Fair Housing (@CAFHA) with this year’s organizing awards. #NLIHCForum23
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Thanks @NLIHC for honoring the IL Coalition for Fair Housing with a 2023 Statewide Organizing Award 🎉
Passing statewide source of income protections in IL was a long, bumpy road & we're grateful to all organizations & people who fought to make these renter protections a reality!
#NLIHC honors the Miami Workers Center (@MiamiWorkersCtr) and the Illinois Coalition for Fair Housing (@CAFHA) with this year’s organizing awards. #NLIHCForum23