Illinois Concludes National Fair Housing Month
ILLINOIS, April 29 - IDHR and HUD hosted an event to promote housing equity
"I have worked in human services all my career and have met too many community residents striving to find safe and stable housing," said Deputy Governor Grace Hou. "Their stories inspire and remind me that all levels of government need to unite with community organizations to ensure that all families have equitable opportunities to find homes of their choice, in communities where they can thrive. I was honored to join HUD and IDHR to share Governor Pritzker's steadfast vision for Illinois where homeless is brief, rare, and non-recurring."
"As we celebrate Fair Housing Month, let us recommit to the fundamental principle that every person deserves access to safe, affordable housing free from discrimination," said HUD's Great Lakes Regional Administrator Diane M. Shelley. "Together, let's continue our work to ensure that fair housing is not just a promise, but a reality for all."
"Housing is a human right, and every Illinoisan deserves access to housing free from discrimination," said IDHR Director Jim Bennett. "Our Fair Housing Month celebration showcased Illinois' proactive leadership. We're expanding and enforcing housing protections on behalf of our most vulnerable residents, and I am proud of the work my team leads to make this happen."
"Adopted by a grandmother under arduous circumstances and as a former teacher and coach in the Chicago Public Schools, I am committed to advancing access to fair housing in Chicago and throughout our great state" said Representative La Shawn K. Ford (D-8). "As a legislator and a licensed real estate broker, I am proud to play my part in helping to eliminate source of income discrimination so that Illinoisans and their families can find a home of their choice."
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