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The
Department of Civil Rights works to prevent discrimination through
educational programs that promote voluntary compliance with civil
rights laws and investigates and resolves discrimination complaints.
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The
National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) is the voice of fair housing.
NFHA works to eliminate housing discrimination and to ensure equal
housing opportunity for all people through leadership, education and
outreach, membership services, public policy initiatives, advocacy
and enforcement. |
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HUD's
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity administers federal laws
and establishes national policies that ensure all Americans have equal
access to the housing of their choice. |
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Knowing
you need help is one thing. Finding someone who can help is another.
That's why in times of need the best number to call is 2-1-1, a new
service from Heart of West Michigan United Way. |
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The
Grand Rapids Housing Commission has Section 8 vouchers that provide
monthly rental subsidies for people who cannot afford market rate
rents. Under this program, people with Section 8 vouchers select their
own apartment or house and sign an approved 1-year lease with the
landlord. The full rent is paid to the landlord in two parts - one
part from the tenant and the other from the Housing Commission. The
waiting list is often closed to new applications, so call first -
235-2600. |
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You
can call this program at 245-2207. They provide counseling on a
number of housing problems, incuding most tenant/landlord issues.
In some cases, they may have funds to assist you in staying in your
unit or moving to another apartment. Call for an appointment or
stop by the Urban League at 745 Eastern Ave. SE. |
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Free
legal advice for renters. The 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at
Steepletown Neighborhood Services (671 Davis NW) in Grand Rapids.
On the 7, 9, & 18 Bus Routes. Receive answers to questions, learn
about options, and understand possible outcomes for your situation.
Bring all of your paperwork with you. No appointment needed - just
walk-in. |
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Disability
Advocates use an array of procedures to advocate for the removal of
architectural, societal, and attitudinal barriers to independent living
and assists individuals in getting the services and supports they
need to maintain independence Staff, board members and volunteers
work to affect changes in the community. |
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Serving
Allegan and Ottawa counties, Disability Network concentrates its efforts
on building communities that work. Disability Network assists over
2,500 individuals with disabilities and their families on an annual
basis, connecting them with supports and services as well as providing
training and mentoring. Staff members are specialists in the areas
of housing, employment, transportation, accessibility, education,
transition, and long-term supports. We also provide general information
and referral services. |
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Established
in April 1974, the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan (AAAWM)
exists to help older adults and persons with disabilities live in
their community with independence and dignity. |
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MichiganLegalAid.org
provides help with legal problems to low income residents of Michigan.
On this site you will find information about the law and about places
to go for help with legal and related problems. |
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For
more than 40 years, Legal Services Corporation funded agencies in
Western Michigan have provided free legal assistance to low income
persons and Seniors in non-criminal, non-fee generating matters. Legal
Aid of Western Michigan currently serves people in 17 counties in
the lower Western part of Michigan with offices in Big Rapids, Grand
Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Niles and St. Joseph. |
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The
Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan is a not-for-profit agency
that offers mediation, conciliation, facilitation, and arbitration
services as an alternative to court. |
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The
National Fair Housing Advocate Online is a resource designed to serve
both the fair housing advocacy community and the general public with
timely news and information regarding the issues of housing discrimination. |