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Fair Housing and Older Adults: Know Your Rights

H.O.M.E.'s Executive Director, Gail Schechter, discusses Fair Housing Month, and how to recognize if older adults are being discriminated against in terms of housing. Resources include filing a housing discrimination complaint or contacting Access Living or Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance.

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An open letter to the next Chicago mayor

Read our message to the pool of candidates who hope to be the next mayor of Chicago: It is up to all of us, led by Chicago’s top elected officials, to demonstrate through our actions our respect for life’s veterans.

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Impact Series: You gave Denise peace.

When Denise faced discrimination from her landlord, donations from people like you helped her to move into a better housing situation. Learn more about how you can help.

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Join us for a panel discussion this Pride Month

In honor of Pride Month, H.O.M.E. is hosting a panel to discuss the significance of the Stonewall Riots across the generations. Admission to the panel and the following open house is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP.

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