Upcoming Tester Trainings: Friday, November 12th, 9-11 AM Thursday, November 18th, 6-8 PM If you are interested in becoming a tester call us for more details. http://www.fhcmichigan.org/get-involved/
The October 14th issue of Between the Lines newspaper looks at local anti-discrimination ordinances in Michigan. If you think you’ve been discriminated against because of your sexual orientation or gender identity, call the Fair Housing Center at 1-877-979-FAIR. From Pride Source: An ordinance overview: The where, when and how of Michigan’s 18 standing and two […]
From the Michigan Department of Civil Rights: According to a Press Release just issued, on October 12, the Michigan Civil Rights Commission unanimously passed a resolution condemning the conduct of Asst. Attorney General Andrew Shirvell. This individual has been targeting Christopher Armstrong, a University of Michigan student. “The Commission believes such conduct should not be […]
Upcoming Tester Trainings: Friday, October 15th, 9-11 AM Thursday, October 21st, 6-8 PM If you are interested in becoming a tester call us for more details. http://www.fhcmichigan.org/get-involved/
This two-day training is an excellent resource for anyone working as an advocate (clients/consumers also welcome). Trainers include staff and attorneys from the Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan, the Michigan Poverty Law Program, and Legal Services of South Central Michigan. Day One: HAT is designed to help social service workers gain a working knowledge […]
Settlement Reached in Fair Housing Case -Fair Housing Center, feds charge racial bias at Ann Arbor complex Read the article at: ann arbor chronicle article By JUDY MCGOVERN
HUD No. 10-139 Shantae Goodloe (202) 708-0685 FOR RELEASE Thursday July 1, 2010 HUD ISSUES GUIDANCE ON LGBT HOUSING DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS Department addresses housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity WASHINGTON- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a new policy that provides lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender […]
Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan PO Box 7825 Ann Arbor, MI 48107 (877) 979-FAIR www.fhcmichigan.org info@fhcmichigan.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 19, 2010 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Pam Kisch (877) 979-FAIR or Jonathan Weber (734) 323-2535 WOODCREST CONDOMINIUMS PAYS $40,000 TO SETTLE HOUSING DISCRIMINATION CASE Ann Arbor: Condominium buyer James Newby, sellers Sarah and Joshua […]
Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan PO Box 7825 Ann Arbor, MI 48107 (877) 979-FAIR www.fhcmichigan.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 9, 2010 For more information contact: Pamela A. Kisch (877) 979-3247, J. Mark Finnegan (734) 302-3233 $272,500 Settles Disability Case Michael Lowrey and his mother, Marilyn Lowrey, accepted $227,500 to settle their fair housing/ […]
Pamela Davies offers insights on the Fair Housing changes proposed for Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Michigan Policy Network news. The Michigan Fair Housing Center’s Sexual Orientation and Housing Discrimination in Michigan report is mentioned, and FHC staff Kristen Cuhran is interviewed for the news piece. You can also read the story as a PDF on our website.