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Attention!  Effective March 24th, 2008, “military status” has been added to list of protected classes under Ohio’s Fair Housing Law.  The change was brought under House Bill 372 passed at the end of 2007.  Please click here to view the new language of the Ohio Revised Code on “Unlawful discriminatory practices.”  You may also read the full version of all changes made under House Bill 372 by clicking here.

 

  • Thank you to all the runners, volunteers, and sponsors who helped make FHCS’s 19th Annual 5k Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk a success!  The event was held on Saturday, April 26th, 2008 at Sand Run Metro Park.  We had 83 runners participate in the 5K Race and a nice gathering for the 1 Mile Run/Walk. 
         - Pictures from the Race
         - Race Results
         - List of Sponsors

  • Save the date!  FHCS’s 43rd Annual Luncheon will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at Guy’s Party Center in Akron, Ohio.  This year we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act with a program entitled, “Moving Forward, Looking Back: A history of Fair Housing in the Akron area”.  We hope you will join us for this celebration.

  • FHCS is hosting a 9-week Renters' Rights Workshop Series beginning February 13th.  These FREE workshops will be held at the new Mason Park Community Center every Wednesday evening from 5:30-6:30pm.  Click here for more information.  We hope to see you there.

  • Fair Housing Contact Service’s 42nd Annual Luncheon and Continuing Education Seminar was a success!  The event, held on October 25th, was attended by more than 100 people.  Participants included local government officials, community members, business professionals, and people involved in all aspects of housing and community development.  FHCS was proud to present the 2007 Friend of Fair Housing Award to Theresa S. Beyerle, Ph.D.  Details on the Continuing Education Seminar, including the handouts from the Panel Presentation can be found by clicking the links below. 


             Annual Luncheon Participants                                                 FHCS Executive Director Tammy  Skipper (left) with 2007
Friend of Fair Housing, Theresa S. Beyerle, Ph.D.(right)

                     

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker Panel (left to right) Irving Sugerman, Ronnell                                                                   Steve Dane                 
Tomlinson, Nancy Holland Myers, & Andrew Margolius                                                              

Invitation         Agenda & Continuing Education Course Description        Registration Form

Program Handouts: 
Nancy Holland Myers, Ronnell Tomlinson, Andrew Margolius, & Irving Sugerman

Speaker Bios:
 Stephen Dane ; Nancy Holland Myers ; Andrew Margolius ; Irving Sugarman ; Ronnell Tomlinson
 

Special Thanks to our Major Sponsors for the 42nd Annual Luncheon and Continuing Education Seminar!

 

 

                                      

 

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  • We have relocated!!!  Our new address is 441 Wolf ledges Parkway, Suite 200, Akron, OH 44311.
     

  • Our 18th Annual 5k run  was held  on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at Sand Run Metropolitan Park, Akron, Ohio.  To see race results please click here, to see the cumulative race results please click here.
     

  • Housing Investigators needed!  Earn money and help fight housing discrimination!  Men and women are needed to become Fair Housing Contact Service (FHCS) testers.  To learn more about becoming a tester, contact FHCS at (330) 376-6191.

 

 

441 Wolf Ledges Parkway, Suite 200, Akron Oh, 44311
Office: (330) 376-6191    Fax: (330) 376-8391
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