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Bernard Kleina Prints

For a limited time, the Gulf Coast Fair Housing Center is pleased to offer Bernard Kleina framed prints for sale.

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The Gulf Coast Fair Housing Center Receives Grant to Fund Investigations of Housing Discrimination

The Gulf Coast Fair Housing Center(GCFHC) has been awarded a $35,000 grant by the Mississippi Bar Foundation. Grants totaling $3,000,000 have been awarded this year through the Mississippi Interest on Lawyers Trust Account Program.The Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts (IOLTA) program was established by Order of the Mississippi Supreme Court as a source of funding to provide legal aid to the poor; to provide law related public education programs to the public and to improve the administration of justice.

In 2004,(GCFHC), conducted an audit of rental housing across the Mississippi Gulf Coast and discovered African-Americans were subjected to illegal discrimination 70% of the time when applying for housing. The funding provided by the Mississippi Bar Foundation will allow GCFHC to determine if this high level of discrimination is still present. GCFHC advises anyone who feels they have been a victim of housing discrimination to contact us immediately.

Charmel Gaulden, Esq., Executive Director, (GCFHC), stated “As the Mississippi Gulf Coast rebuilds housing, the Gulf Coast Fair Housing Center is working to ensure everyone has access to housing with consideration of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability or whether the family has children. Without the funding of the Mississippi Bar Foundation and support Mississippi Supreme Court, GCFHC would be unable to continue providing its current high level of service.To learn more or to download the press release, click here.

FORECLOSURES HURT ENTIRE COMMUNITIES NOT JUST INDIVIDUAL HOMEOWNERS

During 2008 and 2009, the Center for Responsible Lending forecasts foreclosures of subprime mortgages will result in the loss of $233 billion in wealth for 44.5 million homeowners that pay their mortgages faithfully due to the declination of property values.

Joyce Hutson of Gulfport says, “Without the help from GCFHC my husband and I would be experiencing the same foreclosure difficulties as a lot of the Gulf Coast homeowners that had mortgage problems from Katrina and also homeowner’s from across the nation caught in the national mortgage crisis.” Over the past two years, the Gulf Coast Fair Housing Center has received nearly a hundred inquires of homeowners facing foreclosure. Questions have poured into GCFHC about the options homeowners face across the Gulf Coast.

GCFHC will host a Hurricane Relief Project Intake Clinic on Friday March 7 from 1:30pm – 4:30 pm. Intake counselors will be available at the Orange Grove Branch Library located at 12031 Mobile Avenue Gulfport, MS 39503. To learn more or to download the press release, click here.

To learn more about the People Before Ports Campaign click here.

On September 7, Governor Haley Barbour proposed a plan to divert $600 million of housing recovery funds to pump into the expansion of the State Port at Gulfport. Despite growing public pressure the Governor has submitted to HUD a revised plan to divert $600 million of housing funds to the Port of Gulfport.

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To learn more about Senate Bill 1668 click here.

A new innovative approach to assisting the Gulf Coast Recovery has arrived! Senate Bill 1668 supports the homeowners, equal housing for all and renters in the pursuit to rebuild lives in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Tell Us About Your Experience With Discrimination

If you or someone you know has been a victim of housing discrimination, speak up. Contact the Gulf Coast Fair Housing Center and let us investigate your complaint. It is the only way to make real change!

Email us about your experience now!


	Bernard Kleina Prints For a limited time, the Gulf Coast Fair Housing Center is pleased to offer Bernard Kleina framed prints for sale. To view more images, click here. The Gulf Coast Fair Housing Center Receives Grant to Fund Investigations of Housing Discrimination The Gulf Coast Fair Housing Center(GCFHC) has been awarded a $35,000 grant by the Mississippi Bar Foundation. Grants totaling $3,000,000 have been awarded this year through the Mississippi Interest on Lawyers Trust Account Program.The Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts (IOLTA) program was established by Order of the Mississippi Supreme Court as a source of funding to provide legal aid to the poor; to provide law related public education programs to the public and to improve the administration of justice. In 2004,(GCFHC), conducted an audit of rental housing across the Mississippi Gulf Coast and discovered African-Americans were subjected to illegal discrimination 70% of the time when applying for housing. The funding provided by the Mississippi Bar Foundation will allow GCFHC to determine if this high level of discrimination is still present. GCFHC advises anyone who feels they have been a victim of housing discrimination to contact us immediately. Charmel Gaulden, Esq., Executive Director, (GCFHC), stated “As the Mississippi Gulf Coast rebuilds housing, the Gulf Coast Fair Housing Center is working to ensure everyone has access to housing with consideration of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability or whether the family has children. Without the funding of the Mississippi Bar Foundation and support Mississippi Supreme Court, GCFHC would be unable to continue providing its current high level of service.To learn more or to download the press release, click here. FORECLOSURES HURT ENTIRE COMMUNITIES NOT JUST INDIVIDUAL HOMEOWNERS During 2008 and 2009, the Center for Responsible Lending forecasts foreclosures of subprime mortgages will result in the loss of $233 billion in wealth for 44.5 million homeowners that pay their mortgages faithfully due to the declination of property values. Joyce Hutson of Gulfport says, “Without the help from GCFHC my husband and I would be experiencing the same foreclosure difficulties as a lot of the Gulf Coast homeowners that had mortgage problems from Katrina and also homeowner’s from across the nation caught in the national mortgage crisis.” Over the past two years, the Gulf Coast Fair Housing Center has received nearly a hundred inquires of homeowners facing foreclosure. Questions have poured into GCFHC about the options homeowners face across the Gulf Coast. GCFHC will host a Hurricane Relief Project Intake Clinic on Friday March 7 from 1:30pm – 4:30 pm. Intake counselors will be available at the Orange Grove Branch Library located at 12031 Mobile Avenue Gulfport, MS 39503. To learn more or to download the press release, click here. To learn more about the People Before Ports Campaign click here. On September 7, Governor Haley Barbour proposed a plan to divert $600 million of housing recovery funds to pump into the expansion of the State Port at Gulfport. Despite growing public pressure the Governor has submitted to HUD a revised plan to divert $600 million of housing funds to the Port of Gulfport. . To learn more about Senate Bill 1668 click here. A new innovative approach to assisting the Gulf Coast Recovery has arrived! Senate Bill 1668 supports the homeowners, equal housing for all and renters in the pursuit to rebuild lives in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Tell Us About Your Experience With Discrimination If you or someone you know has been a victim of housing discrimination, speak up. Contact the Gulf Coast Fair Housing Center and let us investigate your complaint. It is the only way to make real change! Email us about your experience now!	Upcoming Events To stay informed about upcoming GCFHC events, click here. ________________________ Past Events 2008 Fair Housing Conference: Join us on Monday, April 21, 2008 at the Beau Rivage Casino Resort for the GCFHC 4th Annual Fair Housing Conference, "Opening Minds: Opening Doors" co sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Beau Rivage Casino Resort and BancorpSouth. 2008 Fair Housing Conference Agenda Moment of silence: Join us on April 4, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. at Isaiah Fredericks Community Center for a moment of silence to mark Dr. Martin Luther King's tragic assassaination and the 40th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. To learn more click here . Meal Fit for a King: Join us on January 21, 2008 at Al Fresco in Ocean Springs or Chic-fill-a in Edge Water Mall. To learn more click here. Studies and Documents 2004 Rental Housing Discrimination Study 2004 Rental Housing Accessibility Study Job Opportunities Administrative Assistant.Must demonstrate a commitment to civil rights and/or Fair Housing. Two years' experience or comparable education a minimum Successful applicant must have excellent computer skills & be proficient with Microsoft Office. Salary commensurate with experience. Please mail cover letter, resume and references to 2218 24th Ave Gulfport, MS 39501. No calls or faxes. Website/ Technology Intern. GCFHC is seeking college summer interns to assist with our webpage and technology needs. If you're interested, email a cover letter and resume today! Development Intern. GCFHC is seeking college summer interns to assist with our fundraising and grantwriting. If you're interested, email a cover letter and resume today! Staff Intern. GCFHC is seeking summer interns to assist with tracking legislation, outreach and case management. If you're interested, email a cover letter and resume today! To stay informed about upcoming GCFHC activities, developments and events, join our mailing list.


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