April 11, 2024 | Categories: About the FHC, Events, News, Press Release
In celebration of Fair Housing Month, the Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan (FHC) announces the launch of its Fair Housing Month membership drive. This campaign, which aims to foster community involvement and raise awareness about the importance of the Fair Housing Act, aligns with the FHC’s mission to end housing discrimination and promote equal housing opportunities for all.
Throughout April, the Fair Housing Center invites individuals, advocates, and community leaders to unite to advance equal housing opportunities by assisting in their efforts to enforce fair housing laws. Through the peer-to-peer membership drive, participants become ambassadors for fair housing by creating fundraising pages and rallying support from their networks, raising awareness of the Act and the funds necessary to carry out the work.
Jessica Ortiz Farley, Director of Investigations at the Fair Housing Center, explains how you can help: “You can make a difference by becoming a Fair Housing Fundraiser and sharing your commitment to civil rights with friends, family, and colleagues. Additionally, you can support our mission by becoming an FHC Member with a donation of $35 or more. We also encourage everyone to attend our upcoming Fair Housing Mixer, where we’ll celebrate our collective support of fair housing.”
The Mark David Mitshkun Memorial Fund has generously pledged to match the first $5,000 donated to the campaign. This matching grant doubles the impact of each contribution, enabling donors to maximize their support for fair housing initiatives in Southeast and Mid Michigan. Mark served on the FHC Board for 20 years and was a champion of Fair Housing. He passed away in 2020.
Fair housing is a fundamental right that ensures everyone has the opportunity to live in a community free from discrimination. By participating in the Membership Drive and taking advantage of the donation match, community members can play a direct role in advancing this essential cause.
The Fair Housing Mixer, sponsored by Reinhart Realtors, will be held on May 9th from 5 to 7 PM at the Ypsilanti Cocktail Club. We will award prizes to fundraisers and teams. All are welcome to join us for food, networking, a 50/50 raffle, spring cocktails, and mocktails. RSVP at https://donate.fhcmichigan.org/Mixer
For more information about the Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan, Fair Housing Month events, or the peer-to-peer membership drive, please visit https://donate.fhcmichigan.org/campaign/membership-drive/c510577
April 2024 marks the 56th anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act, also known as the Civil Rights Act of 1968. This landmark civil rights law, signed in the wake of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, made discrimination in housing transactions unlawful. This essential piece of civil rights legislation is the backbone of the work of the Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan.
The Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan (FHC) is a private nonprofit fair housing center. Founded in 1992, the FHC actively protects the civil rights of those discriminated against in the rental, sale, or financing of housing through investigation, education, advocacy, and legal action. The FHC receives an average of 200 complaints yearly from its 10-county service area: Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, Shiawassee, and Washtenaw.
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