With the unwavering support of our members and community partners, HOME will continue to fight for the eradication of discrimination in housing.” DeAnna Eason, Executive Director for Housing Opportunities Made Equal said, “During the challenging times we are currently facing, this funding is incredibly important to sustain the work of fair housing. HOME seeks to promote the value of diversity and to ensure the people of Western New York have an equal opportunity to live in the housing and communities of their choice. HOME’s broader vision includes support for victims of housing discrimination, educating the community on fair housing laws, and striving toward fair housing opportunities for all. By gathering and reviewing evidence of housing discrimination and counseling individuals on their housing rights and options under federal, state, and local laws, HOME continues to be on the front lines of the fight for fair and equitable housing.” Higgins said, “Ensuring access to equal housing opportunities is essential for overcoming the systemic ills of redlining and segregation that undermine racial justice in the United States. The award will fund a 36-month project undertaken by HOME covering Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus Chautauqua, Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties in New York. Established in 1963, HOME has spent decades providing comprehensive services for victims of housing discrimination across Western New York. Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will allocate funding to address housing discrimination in Western New York through the Fair Housing Initiatives Program.Īmounting to $360,000, this funding will be distributed to Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME), Inc., an independent non-profit organization based in Buffalo.
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