FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2020 Contact: Izzy Woodruff | 202-898-1661 | IWoodruff@nationalfairhousing.org National Fair Housing Alliance Sues Assisted Living Facilities for Violating Rights of Deaf People The lawsuits shed light on how senior citizens and people with disabilities are… Continue Reading National Fair Housing Alliance Sues Assisted Living Facilities for Violating Rights of Deaf People
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Listen to New Podcast on Sexual Harassment in Housing
Learn more about sexual harassment in housing situations with our Safe at Home Podcast. The Fair Housing Act can help you! The Safe at Home Podcast captures first person accounts of three women who experienced sexual harassment and eventually were… Continue Reading Listen to New Podcast on Sexual Harassment in Housing
Statement from NFHA President and CEO Lisa Rice on HUD’s COVID-19 Response
For Immediate Release March 23, 2020 Contact: Izzy Woodruff | 202-898-1661 | IWoodruff@nationalfairhousing.org Statement from NFHA President and CEO Lisa Rice on HUD’s COVID-19 Response Washington, D.C. — The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) applauds recent steps taken by the… Continue Reading Statement from NFHA President and CEO Lisa Rice on HUD’s COVID-19 Response
Thousands Submit Comments to HUD Opposing Its Attack on Fair Housing
For Immediate Release March 19, 2020 Contact: Dale Van Ollefen | 202-823-3297 | dvanollefen@kivvit.com Thousands Submit Comments to HUD Opposing Its Attack on Fair Housing Civil rights advocates hosted a national week of action to challenge a Trump administration proposal… Continue Reading Thousands Submit Comments to HUD Opposing Its Attack on Fair Housing
Fair Housing Groups Reach Settlement Expanding Housing Opportunities for Thousands of Children
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2020 Contact: Izzy Woodruff | 202-898-1661 | IWoodruff@nationalfairhousing.org Fair Housing Groups Reach Settlement Expanding Housing Opportunities for Thousands of Children Washington, D.C. — Today, the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) announced a settlement agreement with… Continue Reading Fair Housing Groups Reach Settlement Expanding Housing Opportunities for Thousands of Children
Civil Rights Groups Lead Growing Opposition to Trump Administration Attack on Fair Housing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2020 Contact: Dale Van Ollefen | dvanollefen@kivvit.com | 202-823-3297 Civil Rights Groups Lead Growing Opposition to Trump Administration Attack on Fair Housing Fair housing advocates urge allies to submit comments opposing HUD rule before the… Continue Reading Civil Rights Groups Lead Growing Opposition to Trump Administration Attack on Fair Housing
WEDNESDAY: NFHA to Testify at Congressional Oversight Hearing on Trump Administration’s Proposal to Gut Fair Housing Accountability
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2020 Contact: Dale Van Ollefen | dvanollefen@kivvit.com | 202-823-3297 WEDNESDAY: NFHA to Testify at Congressional Oversight Hearing on Trump Administration’s Proposal to Gut Fair Housing Accountability Groups to Present Evidence that New HUD Rule Eliminating… Continue Reading WEDNESDAY: NFHA to Testify at Congressional Oversight Hearing on Trump Administration’s Proposal to Gut Fair Housing Accountability
Advocates Blast Policies that Harm Children
Contact: Michele Kayal, First Focus on Children, MicheleK@firstfocus.org WASHINGTON, D.C., February 3 — A broad coalition of nonprofit and faith-based groups from across the nation that aid and represent children hailed oversight hearings to be held in the House of Representatives… Continue Reading Advocates Blast Policies that Harm Children
NFHA Announces New Vice President of Programs and Associate Director of Communications
For Immediate Release January 31, 2020 Contact: Izzy Woodruff | 202-898-1661 | IWoodruff@nationalfairhousing.org Nicole Turner-Ridley The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Turner-Ridley as Vice President of Programs. Nicole will report to Lisa Rice,… Continue Reading NFHA Announces New Vice President of Programs and Associate Director of Communications
NFHA Partners with Census Bureau to Boost Participation in 2020 Count
For Immediate Release January 30, 2020 Contact: Izzy Woodruff | 202-898-1661 | IWoodruff@nationalfairhousing.org Washington, DC — The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) today announced its partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau to help ensure a 2020 count that accurately captures… Continue Reading NFHA Partners with Census Bureau to Boost Participation in 2020 Count