Notes from Our First In-Person Gathering
The Open Communities staff gathered in person for the first time in many months, thanks to Covid-19, to make plans for the coming year.
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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.
What to Do if You Are Facing Eviction as the Federal Eviction Moratorium Ends
Open Communities offers steps to take if you are facing eviction.
The State of the Housing Market - Red Hot, or Not?
Open Communities Board member, Joanne Rogers, VP of Mortgage at Guaranteed Rate, explains the unfair current "hot" housing market.
Fair Housing - Will It Ever Be Truly Fair?
Board member Erica Page Muhammad writes about fair housing and homeownership from her perspective as a Black woman.
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
The Daily Northwestern covers Open Communities' Fair Housing and Reparations Forum.
How Fair Housing Investigations Work - A Fair Housing Investigator's Story
Open Communities explains how fair housing investigations work by interviewing a Fair Housing Investigator.
Jasemen Hatcher: The Reality in Housing for Black Evanston
Open Communities Jasemen Hatcher talks with Evanston Live TV.
An Inclusive Community Benefits Everyone
Board Co-President, Alisa Kaplan, talks about why she chooses to support Open Communities.
Open Communities Hosts Workshops & Programs for Fair Housing Month
Open Communities hosts a series of free workshops and events for 2021 Fair Housing Month.
Open Communities on Out Chicago
Mary Ellen Ball and Jasemen Hatcher of Open Communities talk about evictions on WCPT-AM.
Compliance & Community - Fair Housing in 2021
A historic look at Fair Housing, Open Communities' work in fair housing, and what needs to happen to make fair housing a reality.
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.
How Covid-19 Has Affected Housing in Chicago's Suburbs
Maurya Delaney, Director of Development at Open Communities talks about how Covid-19 has affected housing in the Chicago suburbs.
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
Listen to WBBM-AM Newsradio's interview with Open Communities' Mary Ellen Ball about the Cook County Rental Assistance Program.
HOW JOINING OPEN COMMUNITIES SPARKED A PASSION
I have always felt a need to advocate for something. Intolerance for injustice was an identity for me growing up, but it was never...
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.
MARCH FAIR HOUSING WORKSHOPS
In March we are hosting a number of workshops to educate landlords, tenants. real estate professionals, and everyone else interested in...
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