The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced new Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) regulations that will weaken efforts to make communities more diverse and equitable. AFFH is a longstanding fair housing enforcement tool that requires local entities to identify and proactively address barriers to housing choice. HUD’s new rule will effectively gut…
The Fair Housing Center in Toledo, Ohio is dedicated to eliminating housing discrimination and working to create inclusive communities for all people. We do this work year in and year out, and while progress has been made, there are times when the reality of how far we have to go in order to achieve a…
The health and safety of our clients, staff, and community are our top priority during this difficult situation. Following the recommendations made by government and health officials, we are taking steps to help reduce the risks associated with COVID-19 while still providing vital services to our community. Effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020, until further notice,…
HUD proposes rule that would expose people of color, women, families with children, people of faith, people with disabilities, and other communities to discrimination Ohio fair housing advocates are condemning a proposed rule recently published by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that would destroy a key civil rights tool under the Fair…
Following a robust national search for a new CEO, The Board of Directors of The Fair Housing Center is pleased to announce the selection of Marie M. Flannery as the new President and CEO, who will begin her new position in Toledo on November 5, 2018. Recently serving as President of Inland Fair Housing and…
The Fair Housing Center will host their annual Courtyard Connections networking event on Wednesday, October 10 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at their office located at 432 N. Superior St., Toledo, OH 43604. This year’s event will feature the unveiling of a new public sculpture created by artist Dane Turpening, constructed from thousands of keys…
The Fair Housing Center and the Ohio Diversity Council are hosting the Ohio Fair Housing Summit on Friday, September 21, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel in Toledo, OH. The all-day summit will draw stakeholders from various sectors across the state to highlight the role of fair housing in fostering…
Disability advocates from local groups including The Ability Center, The Fair Housing Center, Toledo Lucas County Commission on Disabilities, and Community Advocates for Transportation Rights (CATR) came together for a press conference to announce a new TARTA bus stop located near Charming Charlie at Franklin Park Mall on August 20. This achievement is a culmination…
The Fair Housing Center and the Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) are pleased to announce a joint effort to ensure public housing programs and services are accessible for persons with disabilities. A three-year agreement paves the way for LMHA residents to benefit from improved processes for accommodations and modifications in their homes that are medically…
The Board of Directors of The Fair Housing Center announced the departure of long-time President and CEO, Michael Marsh, who is leaving to pursue an opportunity in Hawaii. “I’m not leaving fair housing. I’m taking it with me,” stated Mr. Marsh, who will begin a new career as President and CEO at Responsive Caregivers of…