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Open Communities Part of Settlement with Redfin, Expanding Access for Communities of Color
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Open Communities Part of Settlement with Redfin, Expanding Access for Communities of Color

Open Communities is part of a settlement with Redfin, expanding access to real estate services in communities of color.
Open Communities Part of Historic Fair Housing Settlement with Fannie Mae
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Open Communities Part of Historic Fair Housing Settlement with Fannie Mae

Open Communities was part of a $53 million settlement with Fannie Mae confirming fair housing laws cover the maintenance & marketing of REOs
Meet Open Communities' New CEO, Cheryl Lawrence
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Meet Open Communities' New CEO, Cheryl Lawrence

Cheryl Lawrence, JD, joins Open Communities as CEO. Meet Cheryl and learn why she joined Open Communities.
Open Communities on WBBM-AM Newsradio Talking about the Eviction Moratorium Ending
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Open Communities on WBBM-AM Newsradio Talking about the Eviction Moratorium Ending

Interview with Mary Ellen Ball from Open Communities about eviction prevention on WBBM-AM Newsradio.
Open Communities on WGN-TV Talking about the Eviction Moratorium Expiring
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Open Communities on WGN-TV Talking about the Eviction Moratorium Expiring

Open Communities' CEO Mary Ellen Ball talks with WGN-TV about the eviction moratorium expiring and what people should do.
Open Communities on Fox 32 Chicago Talking About Evictions
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Open Communities on Fox 32 Chicago Talking About Evictions

Open Communities' CEO Mary Ellen Ball talks with Fox-32 in Chicago about the eviction moratorium ending and what people need to know.
Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance Program receives over 16,000 applications
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Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance Program receives over 16,000 applications

The Daily Northwestern covers Open Communities' participation in the Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
Evanston, Chicago Leaders Talk Fair Housing and Reparations in Forum
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Evanston, Chicago Leaders Talk Fair Housing and Reparations in Forum

The Daily Northwestern covers Open Communities' Fair Housing and Reparations Forum.
Jasemen Hatcher: The Reality in Housing for Black Evanston
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Jasemen Hatcher: The Reality in Housing for Black Evanston

Open Communities Jasemen Hatcher talks with Evanston Live TV.
Open Communities on Out Chicago
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Open Communities on Out Chicago

Mary Ellen Ball and Jasemen Hatcher of Open Communities talk about evictions on WCPT-AM.
Q&A: Housing, Counseling and Education Director Jasemen Hatcher talks Cook County’s Emergency Rental
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Q&A: Housing, Counseling and Education Director Jasemen Hatcher talks Cook County’s Emergency Rental

An interview with Jasemen Hatcher, Open Communities' Director of Housing Programs and Education, and the Daily Northwestern.
Housing 101 for Renters, Homeowners, Landlords, or Those in the Market
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Housing 101 for Renters, Homeowners, Landlords, or Those in the Market

Read the Evanston Roundtable's article about Open Communities' new workshops for renters, homeowners, landlords, and home buyers.
County Program Offers Rent Assistance to Prevent Evictions
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County Program Offers Rent Assistance to Prevent Evictions

Listen to WBBM-AM Newsradio's interview with Open Communities' Mary Ellen Ball about the Cook County Rental Assistance Program.
Open Communities Partners with Cook County to Offer Rental Assistance
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Open Communities Partners with Cook County to Offer Rental Assistance

Read The Daily Herald's coverage of Open Communities' partnership with Cook County to offer rental assistance.
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