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Address: 223 S. Winnebago Street Rockford, IL 61102
Phone: 815-489-8500
Address: 223 S. Winnebago Street Rockford, IL 61102
Phone: 815-489-8500
On Friday, April 28th, RHA convened an important panel discussion with our Community Partners to have an open and transparent discussion about discrimination in the housing market and to shed light on, as well as to commemorate, the 55th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act signed into legislation.
Our Community Partner Presenters and Panelists included:
This event was a great opportunity to celebrate the progress that has been made in advancing civil rights and to continue the important work of promoting fair housing for all. It is important for organizations and individuals to actively work toward creating inclusive and diverse communities. One of the many ways that this can be achieved, is through policies that promote fair housing practices. Other ways include creating accessible housing options for people with disabilities, and increasing diversity in neighborhoods and communities. During the question-and-answer period Tessa Skogh stated that, “having a diverse work place has many benefits including that we all grew up with different experiences and now can help others in the same experience on a personal level.”
Understanding the history of the Fair Housing Act is crucial to recognizing the progress that has been made and the challenges that still exist. While progress has been made in combating these practices, discrimination and inequality still exist in the housing market today. Caitlyn Baylor made a point of stating, “becoming a homeowner as a person of color is a very drawn-out experience. With people of color paying more for homes and when it comes time to sell the home, many people do not get the same sale value of the home.”
We want to thank our panelists for joining us in providing an insightful presentation and subsequent discussion. Thank you to all of the individuals who were in attendance. Your continued support assists the sustained vision of the Rockford Housing Authority to provide quality affordable housing for all in our community.
To continue to create strategic partnerships with community stakeholders, design a diverse housing portfolio, leverage social service programming to unite and ensure residents are provided with safe and nurturing environments that lead to self-sufficiency, responsibility, and individual empowerment.
"If you are not well, you cannot serve your communities well!" Dr. Kim Hires brought it home during our #SummerSymposium closing plenary.
Blackhawk Courts: A Rich Legacy
From its origins housing veterans to today’s vibrant community, Blackhawk Courts exemplifies RHA’s enduring commitment to quality housing and community support.
Join us in celebrating! ➡️
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Don't forget to mark your calendars for our Community Health Fair happening tomorrow, July 13th from 11am-2pm! 🌟 Come out and get free health screenings, indulge in healthy snacks, and join in on fun fitness activities. Let's promote empowerment and healthy living!
Within 5 years the RHA will re-establish itself as high performing agency that is a leader in housing and sustainable communities by developing additional, non-HUD revenue streams, increasing our asset base and offering state of the art resident initiatives.