April is Fair Housing Month
As we commemorate the anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, join our work to ensure all have equal access to a home in our Beloved Community, including marginalized groups such as migrants and asylum seekers and those formerly incarcerated.
Fair Housing Month is observed annually in April to commemorate the passing of the Fair Housing Act in 1968. This legislation was enacted to prohibit discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status. As we observe Fair Housing Month, it is essential to recognize the significance of the Fair Housing Act and the ongoing fight for fair and equitable housing opportunities.
At Community Renewal Society, we believe that everyone deserves a safe, affordable, and stable home, and one of the key ways we pursue our mission of fighting racism and poverty is through our housing justice work.
Through our housing justice work, we aim to address the systemic barriers that prevent individuals and families from accessing safe and affordable housing. We believe that housing is a human right, and we work to ensure that everyone has access to safe and affordable housing options regardless of their race, income, or other factors. We do this through a variety of initiatives, including advocacy for policies that support fair housing practices, providing education and resources for tenants and landlords, and supporting the development of affordable housing in communities that need it most.
As we reflect on Fair Housing Month, we are reminded that the work of creating a more just and equitable society is ongoing. While the Fair Housing Act was a significant step forward in the fight for fair housing, discrimination and inequality still exist in housing today. At CRS, we remain committed to continuing this fight and advocating for policies and practices that promote fair and equitable housing opportunities for all, including migrants, asylum seekers and those formerly incarcerated.
Resources
If you feel you have experienced housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (incl. sexual orientation and gender identification), disability, and family status, contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at 1-800-669-9777 (voice), 1-800-877-8339 (Federal Relay), online at www.hud.gov/fairhousing, or your local fair housing organization.
Click here to learn more about the work CRS is doing in our Restoring Opportunities and Justice Reform issue area.
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