Mission - Board of Directors - Staff

Who Are We

The Gulf Coast Fair Housing Center (GCFHC) is a private non-profit organization. The center was established by the National Fair Housing Alliance and a group of concerned Gulf Coast citizens in 2003. GCFHC is active in 5 Mississippi Gulf Coast Counties:  George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson and Stone.

The Mission

The Fair Housing Center of the Gulf Coast Region of Mississippi is dedicated to eliminating housing discrimination and furthering equal housing opportunities through education, outreach, advocacy, and enforcement of fair housing laws.

What We Do

GCFHC furthers fair housing by dividing its efforts into 2 major categories:  education and enforcement. GCFHC educates Gulf Coast citizens about their rights under Fair Housing laws and through mass media, presentations, seminars, workshops, publications etc. In an effort to enforce fair housing laws, GCFHC takes fair housing complaints from individuals. Complaints are researched and investigated and clients are assisted in finding the best remedy to their fair housing issue.

Board of Directors

President: Christine Woodell

Vice President: Cindy Singletary

Treasurer: James Perry

Secretary:

Sarah Walker

Ann Wilson

 

The Gulf Coast Fair Housing Center is currently accepting applications for Board members. To learn more about Board membership, click here.

Staff

Executive Director: Charmel Gaulden

Assistant Executive Director: Laurie Spring

Hurricane Housing Specialist: Beth Meyer

Administrative Assistant: Lauren Prater