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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. |
The
Grand Rapids Housing Commission
Call
245-2600 or stop in their office located at 1420 Fuller Avenue
SE
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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. |
| Landlord/Tenants
program at the
Grand Rapids Urban League |
You
can call this program at 235-2207. They provide counseling on a
number of housing problems. 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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Home
Repair Services is a private non-profit organization working to equip
lower income neighbors for successful homeownership (foreclosure prevention). |
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This
organization is one of 85 affiliates working throughout the state
to strengthen families and neighborhoods through partnership, house
building, and affordable homeownership. Habitat for Humanity provides
families who earn fifty-percent (50%) of area median income, an opportunity
to become homeowners. Through sweat equity, home-buyer education,
and a zero-interest mortgage, future homeowners develop pride which
facilitates stability and growth for families and neighborhoods. |
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At
the heart of ICCF are three main programs that offer services along
the entire continuum of housing services. These programs include emergency
housing, long-term affordable rental housing and home ownership opportunities
educational services. ICCF strives to meet a family where they are
in their housing needs and to provide the opportunities and encouragement
to help them achieve success in realizing their housing goals. |
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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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For
more than 30 years, Legal Services funded agencies in Western Michigan
have provided free legal counsel, advice, and representation to low
income persons and seniors in non-criminal, non-fee generating matters.
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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. |