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The presentation was conducted in Spanish and focused on educating families about their rights as renters, including protections against housing discrimination and resources available to prevent eviction. This outreach helped ensure that Spanish-speaking families in the community have access to critical legal information and know where to seek help if they encounter housing issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/b79d61bc-7595-427f-b8f0-09b8541e62b0/Screenshot+2026-03-06+10.44.38+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - March 2026 - Fresh Start for Spring: Know Your Housing Rights - Alachua County Correctional Library Presentation Thank you to the Alachua County Library System for inviting the Fair Housing and Eviction Prevention teams to present at the Alachua County Correctional Facility. During this presentation, we shared information about eviction prevention resources and fair housing protections with incarcerated individuals. Ensuring that everyone has access to information about their legal rights is an important step in supporting individuals, their families, and successful reentry into the community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/0ad46827-bbf6-4c08-8971-6a849bb3eea0/Screenshot+2026-03-06+10.46.10+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - March 2026 - Fresh Start for Spring: Know Your Housing Rights - Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) Talent Show Tabling GHA invited our Housing Justice projects to participate as a community partner at their Pine Oaks neighborhood talent show. During the event, our Fair Housing and Eviction Prevention teams tabled to share information and resources with residents living in federally subsidized housing. Outreach events like this help ensure community members are aware of their housing rights and know where to seek assistance if they encounter housing issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/4f6bd89f-76a2-4163-a907-9dfa9486b7d7/Screenshot+2026-03-06+10.47.25+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - March 2026 - Fresh Start for Spring: Know Your Housing Rights - Ocala Library Outreach Our team recently attended a Read-In event at the Ocala Library, where we shared information about fair housing and eviction prevention with community members and library staff. We always welcome opportunities to connect with the community—if you are hosting a library or community event, feel free to contact us to schedule a presentation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/b4f99978-5fde-43a7-9efa-fb28743fcf56/Screenshot+2026-03-06+10.48.34+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - March 2026 - Fresh Start for Spring: Know Your Housing Rights - Alachua County Library Outreach We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with community members at the Alachua Library and recently had the chance to meet with employees at the Alachua Branch as well. As part of our outreach efforts, we continue expanding to more rural libraries and communities to ensure everyone is aware of our resources and knows how to reach us with questions or concerns. If you are hosting a community event in a rural area, we would be happy to travel and share our information. https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2026-02 monthly 0.5 2026-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/b9152aef-1d05-4691-91bd-ca8e9699eca5/Screenshot+2026-02-04+4.46.41+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - February 2026 - Unexpected Weather and Housing Rights https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/093b38bf-d5af-4155-89b0-14830683fea1/Screenshot+2026-02-04+4.48.26+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - February 2026 - Unexpected Weather and Housing Rights - Project Downtown We extend our sincere thanks to Project Downtown for allowing us the opportunity to partner with you and for your continued commitment to supporting individuals and families in need. Together, we are strengthening access to resources, education, and hope within our community. Through this collaboration, we are able to connect residents with vital information about fair housing rights, eviction prevention resources, and housing stability—especially during times when families may face increased challenges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/d3dd1788-6fee-406e-8cb9-1f07d57299e5/Screenshot+2026-02-04+4.49.41+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - February 2026 - Unexpected Weather and Housing Rights - New Home Buyer Class A huge thank you to Neighborhood Housing & Development Corporation for inviting us to their monthly New Home Buyers Class. It was a wonderful opportunity to share Fair Housing materials and educate new homebuyers about the Fair Housing Act. Our Eviction Prevention team also shared flyers and resources with attendees. Overall, it was a great experience and a pleasure to continue our collaboration with the NHDC! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/c8266b20-fe1f-49fa-841a-ab8797034523/Screenshot+2026-02-04+4.50.52+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - February 2026 - Unexpected Weather and Housing Rights - Galen Nursing Resource Fair The Housing Justice teams participated in the Galen School of Nursing’s Resource Fair over two days, connecting with students and renters in the Gainesville area who may not have been aware of the free services offered by FLS. We are grateful to the Student Affairs Office for consistently including us in their community events. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/9176e434-ab6f-4781-b0b5-a3026f1d522e/Screenshot+2026-02-04+4.52.16+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - February 2026 - Unexpected Weather and Housing Rights - Micanopy Resource Fair and Food Drive Lola, from Fair Housing, joined the Micanopy Food Drive at the Willie Mae Stokes Center, where food was distributed to community members in need. While supporting the event, we also shared Fair Housing information and resources with attendees. It was a meaningful opportunity to connect with the community and provide both nourishment and education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/5f253f37-bf89-47eb-8cdf-79b5f83ec171/Screenshot+2026-02-04+4.53.29+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - February 2026 - Unexpected Weather and Housing Rights - Tower Road Library Presentation The Housing Justice team hosted a Know Your Tenant Rights presentation at the Tower Road Library Branch, where attorneys, Pablo and Rosemary, educated patrons on their tenant rights. The presentation provided valuable information on housing protections, eviction prevention, and fair housing laws, and offered attendees the opportunity to ask questions and connect with free legal resources. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/6aeafd25-7a31-4daa-a585-f01a2e19da56/Screenshot+2026-02-04+4.54.36+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - February 2026 - Unexpected Weather and Housing Rights - Library Partnership Tabling Thanks to the continued support of Library Partnership, the Eviction Prevention team has been able to table monthly at the Resource Center. This has been a great opportunity to share information about our housing projects and the other free services offered by FLS. We invite community members to stop by every other Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to learn more about the resources available. https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2026-01 monthly 0.5 2026-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/df0d3b3d-c949-421f-9386-8915d04456a4/Screenshot+2026-01-06+3.22.29+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - January 2026 - 2025 In Review https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/510e524a-8ca4-49ff-9272-b4a0849d7d4d/Screenshot+2026-01-06+3.23.43+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - January 2026 - 2025 In Review - IMPACT Gainesville Event It was a pleasure to table at the Gun Violence Day of Peace Celebration hosted by the City of Gainesville. We joined community partners in sharing information about the resources available throughout Alachua County. The event brought the community together at the end of the year, offering groceries, hot meals, clothing, and other vital support to residents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/9680a0a7-a63c-41fb-8cf8-941d37cba85a/Screenshot+2026-01-06+3.24.59+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - January 2026 - 2025 In Review - Majestic Oaks Event A huge thank you to Partnership for Stronger Families for inviting us to their Winter Celebration at Majestic Oaks. It was amazing to see the community gather to spread positivity and unity. We made many community connections, and distributed flyers for our Housing projects! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/5cfe1ecf-9e76-4ed9-9749-e6ae65d6ca38/Screenshot+2026-01-06+3.26.10+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - January 2026 - 2025 In Review - Christmas on Main St. in Gilchrist The Fair Housing team joined Gilchrist’s Christmas celebration, where Lola shared Florida Legal Services resources for those experiencing housing discrimination, instability, or other legal issues we assist with. We’re grateful to the Tri-County Taskforce for always including us in their community events. Here’s to reaching more rural areas in the new year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/eded6a11-be49-44bf-ac07-c934fb20d661/Screenshot+2026-01-06+3.27.27+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - January 2026 - 2025 In Review - Cedar Key Outreach Florida Legal Services’ Housing Justice teams traveled to Cedar Key during their community food drive and distributed flyers to patrons waiting in line. We made a connection that we hope to see thrive in the new year. Looking forward to reaching more Cedar Key residents! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/4ac9ac8b-331c-41f4-b4d2-fad3adf6e415/Screenshot+2026-01-06+3.29.03+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - January 2026 - 2025 In Review - Family Holiday Event at Library Partnership and Alachua County Labor Potluck There were many holiday events this month, and we had the pleasure of joining community gatherings at Library Partnership and at Emmanuel Church for their Labor Coalition meetings. Thank you for including us in all of your events, and the ernst you all have to get residents connected to the services they need. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/f9d6f76c-cdb8-4820-854a-ddd4ad072923/Screenshot+2026-01-06+3.30.38+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - January 2026 - 2025 In Review - Bo-Diddley Community Support Pop-up Event It was our pleasure to attend and connect with community members working towards a healthier and safer Alachua. Our Housing Justice teams joined other social service organizations in distributing and bringing awareness to the services we all offer to residents in need of legal aid, health screenings, mental health care, food security, and much more. We look forward to continuing outreach during these community events in 2026! https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2025-11 monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/5a738a87-c8ff-449d-8d73-b5a5f287aad6/Screenshot+2025-12-05+3.23.51+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - November 2025 - Fair Housing and the Holidays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/02205867-f95b-4f3f-85a1-7a4adec5497b/Screenshot+2025-12-05+3.26.14+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - November 2025 - Fair Housing and the Holidays - Flagler County Fall Resource Festival We were grateful to participate in several Fall Festivals this month, including an event in Flagler County where we had the opportunity to share resources with community members as they received useful information and free food ahead of the holiday season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/768690b9-5dca-48ba-aa29-2cb990832eaa/Screenshot+2025-12-05+3.27.39+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - November 2025 - Fair Housing and the Holidays - Gainesville Outreach Event We are always glad to connect with the Gainesville community and participate in outreach events that help residents learn about available resources. This month, we had the opportunity to share information about our Fair Housing Project, Veteran Justice Project, and our Survivor Advocacy Project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/b42c7383-5d0b-4f6b-a8d3-c356474f08a3/Screenshot+2025-12-05+3.29.49+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - November 2025 - Fair Housing and the Holidays - Community Day of Caring The Nehemiah Project hosted their first-ever Community Day of Caring, featuring a clothing closet, a free hot Thanksgiving-style meal, and a variety of resources for attendees to access. We were thrilled to be part of this inaugural event and hope it becomes an annual tradition. Thank you to the Nehemiah Project for including us in such a meaningful community initiative! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/f8d28f2e-cb39-4ab4-b385-3893d37cd128/Screenshot+2025-12-05+3.32.21+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - November 2025 - Fair Housing and the Holidays - Empowerment Zone Fall Festival The Gainesville Empowerment Zone also hosted a Fall Festival, bringing together parents, students, and community members to celebrate the holiday season. With numerous community resources and vendors in attendance, we enjoyed connecting with other organizations, playing games, and building relationships that could lead to future partnerships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/19e60c0e-c17c-4c91-af65-e3287ae27b15/Screenshot+2025-12-05+3.33.59+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - November 2025 - Fair Housing and the Holidays - Gainesville Opportunity Center Fall Festival Marissa Latimer attended the Gainesville Opportunity Center’s Fall Festival, where community members had the chance to win raffles while learning about various resources and connecting with local community partners. It was a wonderful event with amazing food and a great sense of camaraderie, and we were glad to be part of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/24e6d19c-b194-491c-a5e6-201a1f519d6c/Screenshot+2025-12-05+3.36.06+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - November 2025 - Fair Housing and the Holidays - HealthStreet UF and One Community Resource Center Our Fair Housing and Eviction Prevention Outreach Coordinators, Lola and Marissa, participated in several tabling events this month. One event was a health fair hosted by HealthStreet at UF, where attendees had the opportunity to receive health screenings while learning about available resources. Another took place at the One Community Center, which provides food, clothing, and weekly classes designed to engage and support the community. These events offered a valuable opportunity to connect with residents and share important information about the resources available to them. https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2025-10 monthly 0.5 2025-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/8bb11f9f-2018-455d-8266-8aa2bad0ee7b/Screenshot+2025-11-03+2.03.05+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2025 - Domestic Violence Awareness Month https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/fe7dbfc1-d9c4-47e6-b9c5-d0aad5f015a2/Screenshot+2025-11-03+2.04.47+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2025 - Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Domestic Violence Resource Fair at the VA Erika Recek, Director of Survivor Advocacy and member of the Fair Housing Team, along with Lola, attended the Domestic Violence Awareness Month event hosted by the VA’s Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP). The event featured powerful seminars on domestic violence prevention and moving personal stories from survivors who shared their experiences and resilience. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we stand in solidarity with survivors and remain committed to amplifying their voices. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please remember — you are not alone. Call our hotline at (800) 500-1119 or (850) 385-0611 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/d900f638-c91b-4d88-8985-92ec88a00f5b/Screenshot+2025-11-03+2.06.19+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2025 - Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Girl’s Place Career & Resource Fair We were honored to be invited to participate in The Girls Place Career and Resource Fair. The Girls Place is a remarkable organization dedicated to enriching the lives of young women and empowering them to grow into confident, self-sufficient individuals. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to connect with such an inspiring community and support their mission of fostering growth and confidence in the next generation of leaders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/d1deeae6-34b1-427f-ab82-d1b9d0d2e032/Screenshot+2025-11-03+2.07.29+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2025 - Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Galen School of Nursing Resource Fair We are always grateful to be welcomed by the Galen School of Nursing. Lola and Marissa recently joined their team for another resource fair, where they had the opportunity to share valuable information about our legal services with students and staff. We appreciate the continued partnership and the chance to support the Galen community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/9bba31e7-b34b-4299-a13d-58a351590547/Screenshot+2025-11-03+2.08.57+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2025 - Domestic Violence Awareness Month - National Night Out- Day 1 This month, dozens of National Night Out events took place across neighborhoods throughout Orlando, and we were thrilled to take part in two of them. One of the events was held in Clarcona Ocoee, where the community came together for a wonderful evening filled with local vendors, valuable resources, great music, dancing, and plenty of exciting giveaways. We truly enjoy connecting with community members across the counties we serve and are always grateful for the opportunity to be part of such meaningful events that strengthen our neighborhoods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/b937fd06-546d-432c-b37e-a001ed11372c/Screenshot+2025-11-03+2.10.01+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2025 - Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Space Coast Apartment Association We are always grateful when housing provider groups and associations invite us to provide a full-day workshop training on the Fair Housing Act. This month, we got to do so in Melbourne, FL with members of the SCAA. This training covered ‘all of the above’ when it comes to fair housing protections. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/d076aae5-c7fd-4f41-990d-cbc9db787f1a/Screenshot+2025-11-03+2.12.19+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2025 - Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Gainesville Housing Authority-Open House We are excited to share that the Gainesville Housing Authority has officially completed the construction of a new home designed to provide housing for three separate families. In collaboration with several community partners, the Gainesville Housing Authority developed a single family property featuring both an attached and a detached accessory dwelling unit—creating expanded opportunities for local families in need of affordable housing. We were honored to attend the open house and hear from the dedicated individuals who have worked tirelessly to bring this project to life. We are deeply grateful for our continued partnership and proud to support the meaningful work being done to strengthen the Gainesville community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/f9262103-3d1e-464c-bfe0-1a7b2435d7a9/Screenshot+2025-11-03+2.26.45+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2025 - Domestic Violence Awareness Month - National Night Out- Day 2 The second National Night Out event we attended was held in partnership with the Lee Road Safe Neighborhood and celebrated the opening of Open House, a neighborhood social hall dedicated to providing an environment where community members can interact with one another. It was a fantastic evening filled with community resources, local partners, and great conversation. The event also provided a wonderful opportunity to connect and collaborate with other nonprofit organizations, all working together toward the shared goal of better serving our community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/4e3698fc-981a-47cb-99a7-65c40b5370c3/Screenshot+2025-11-03+2.32.53+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2025 - Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Rise UP! Domestic Violence Conference - Palm Coast, FL Our project was invited once again to deliver a presentation to conference attendees on the protections available to DV Survivors under VAWA and the Fair Housing Act. The overlap of these laws and standard Landlord/Tenant laws can create a path for better exercise of rights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/c323472d-a531-4a12-b7c0-105c05d8c0c8/Screenshot+2025-11-03+2.18.02+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2025 - Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Zero Hour Life Center Resource Fair and Fall Festival Our project had a busy Saturday this month, attending two wonderful community events — the Zero Hour Life Center Resource Fair and the Fall Festival at Bo Diddley Plaza. We had the opportunity to share important housing information with community members and connect with partners who are making a difference. We are especially grateful for our new partnership with the Zero Hour Life Center, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing substance use challenges and homelessness. We look forward to continuing to work together to serve our community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/67fbe20d-a834-4543-8b50-ee782659e0ec/Screenshot+2025-11-03+2.20.07+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2025 - Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Canvassing in the Tri-County Area We always value the opportunity to connect with the more rural counties we serve. This month, our team spent several days canvassing the Tri-County area and attending various meetings in Gilchrist, Dixie, and Levy Counties. Through these efforts, we’ve strengthened our partnerships with the Gilchrist Prevention Team and the Tri-County Resource Center. We are grateful for the chance to learn about new outreach opportunities and explore meaningful ways to engage with rural communities as we continue working to serve the people in these areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/98d66381-ad3c-4109-a465-df48a153ec7d/Screenshot+2025-11-03+2.21.04+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2025 - Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Financial Empowerment Summit Meeting As part of our ongoing collaboration with Gainesville Fire Rescue and the City of Gainesville on their Financial Empowerment Summit, our team met to reflect on the success of the summer summit and explore ways to make future events even more impactful. Together, we discussed strategies to enhance sustainability and establish recurring opportunities for community members to access valuable financial resources and support year-round. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/8c0153c8-5656-4781-b317-f4a701d185e4/Screenshot+2025-11-03+2.22.29+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2025 - Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Faith Missions Presentation Our Housing Justice teams recently partnered with Circles Gainesville at Faith Missions as part of their anti-poverty initiative, which is dedicated to helping families transition out of poverty through an 18-month commitment program. Attorneys Pablo Hereter and Brooke Eliazar-Macke led an engaging presentation on fair housing and the eviction process, followed by a thoughtful discussion on housing sustainability and how we, as a community, can better support individuals and families experiencing housing instability. We are grateful for this collaboration and for the opportunity to contribute to such meaningful work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/96daa224-4f31-4d36-adc5-1f2180153bc6/Screenshot+2025-11-03+2.34.59+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2025 - Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Child Advocacy Center’s Annual Fundraiser Our outreach coordinators, Lola and Marissa, attended the annual Child Advocacy Center Fundraiser, an event that celebrates the incredible work the CAC has accomplished — and continues to do — on behalf of children in our community. We are grateful for the opportunity to support and witness the impactful efforts of those who advocate for the well-being and safety of our community’s youth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/b526af40-9744-4a3d-af08-813b39189ec5/Screenshot+2025-11-03+2.36.07+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2025 - Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Central Florida Community Action Weatherization Toward the end of the month, we attended the Weatherization Event hosted by the Central Florida Community Action Agency. The event focused on sharing valuable information about ways to reduce utility costs and save energy more efficiently. We’re grateful that workshops like these are available to the community and proud to partner with such dedicated organizations to help bring useful, practical resources to the people who need it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/4dec2c54-d88b-42fa-9d4c-b3f858de50ec/Screenshot+2025-11-03+2.37.56+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2025 - Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Hawthorne and Putnam Canvassing In our continued efforts to reach more counties and rural communities, our team recently tabled at the Hawthorne Resource Center, where we shared valuable Fair Housing and eviction prevention information with attendees. We also visited several resource centers and libraries throughout Putnam County. We’re always appreciative for the opportunity to build new connections and strengthen our relationships with partners in the communities we serve. https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2025-09 monthly 0.5 2025-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/641e4f44-64d5-415a-a3cc-2fe5cbfa62bf/Screenshot+2025-10-07+10.22.05+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - September 2025 - Hispanic Heritage Month https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/f5184721-6b57-4030-8cfc-667c0f6b48b1/Screenshot+2025-10-07+10.26.10+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - September 2025 - Hispanic Heritage Month - Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) Housing Providers Community Partners Meeting We attended Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA’s) community meeting at the beginning of the month. It was a great way to connect with other community partners, learn about upcoming outreach events, and share more information about both our Eviction Prevention and Fair Housing outreach efforts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/7589fea4-5842-40ce-95fa-2ef14fc13df6/Screenshot+2025-10-07+10.27.22+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - September 2025 - Hispanic Heritage Month - Santa Fe Safety Event We are always grateful to Santa Fe College for inviting us to their events! Earlier this month we spent some time on the Santa Fe campus tabling and sharing information with students during the Santa Fe Safety Event. We had so much fun kicking-off the fall semester! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/fb2ec604-d307-4e93-b70a-8a2108d432f2/Screenshot+2025-10-07+10.28.52+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - September 2025 - Hispanic Heritage Month - Eastwood Meadows Community Pop-Up In a continuation of our wonderful partnership with the Gainesville Housing Authority, we attended one of their community pop-up events. We spoke to tenants and shared important information about their rights as tenants and the Fair Housing Act. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/1a42ae22-5133-47af-8b3c-7a34fe5bf826/Screenshot+2025-10-07+10.30.17+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - September 2025 - Hispanic Heritage Month - Latino Festival at the HARN Museum In light of September being Hispanic Heritage Month, the HARN is having a month-long celebration. Lola and Marissa attended one of their events and handed out brochures and flyers containing information on tenant rights and protections under the Fair Housing Act. We loved connecting with the community partners that were also in attendance! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/d0cb3dea-ba3a-49f5-848c-dadcc4ff432f/Screenshot+2025-10-07+10.31.55+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - September 2025 - Hispanic Heritage Month - Veterans Resource Fair Lola attended the Veterans Health Fair, which is an annual event that takes place on September 11th to commemorate veterans and bring together a plethora of important resources. We were among hundreds of organizations that showed up to support our veterans and spread awareness about the Fair Housing Act and the protected classes veterans often fall under. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/cd7f5722-035a-458b-9c3d-0be53de4b8b2/Screenshot+2025-10-07+10.34.39+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - September 2025 - Hispanic Heritage Month - Health Resource Fair In an effort to continue connecting with members of the community, we attended a health fair that highlighted the importance of preventative health screenings such as mammograms. This event brought together tons of people from the community and we had many discussions about housing rights and how housing issues often impact a person’s health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/099f9815-408d-4ae7-9bca-083cb19320ff/Screenshot+2025-10-07+10.36.28+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - September 2025 - Hispanic Heritage Month - Know Your Rights Presentation at Tower Road We held a ‘Know Your Rights’ presentation at the Tower Road library and equipped people with knowledge pertaining to the Fair Housing Act and the seven protected classes. It was a wonderful way to meet community members and answer any questions they may have regarding fair housing, discrimination, or the eviction process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/7396e94d-4903-4147-a7bf-b1100f1f7431/Screenshot+2025-10-07+10.37.40+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - September 2025 - Hispanic Heritage Month - Post-Incarceration Resource Fair Thank you to the team at ‘Women Working with Women’ for putting together such an amazing event that brought so many resources to people who have been impacted by the justice system. We were granted the opportunity to distribute Housing Rights information, as well as inform the attendees about the different resources available at Florida Legal Services. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/80157e32-981d-499b-8b5d-25e393996cf6/Screenshot+2025-10-07+10.44.39+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - September 2025 - Hispanic Heritage Month - Tri-County Baby Shower This Tri-County baby shower had an amazing turn-out with hundreds of expectant mothers and families joining in on this beautiful community celebration. We were among many organizations to attend and spread knowledge about housing rights. People traveled from Levy, Dixie, and Gilchrist county to join in on this special day and we are grateful to have been a part of it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/c25560e4-05cc-4d0c-b199-ed1fb9ecdb72/Screenshot+2025-10-07+10.47.04+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - September 2025 - Hispanic Heritage Month - Tenant’s Rights Resource Fair We are so thankful for a new partnership that was made with the Office of Tenant Services in Orange County. We attended the Tenant Resource Fair they held at the Multi-Cultural Center, where tenants stopped by dozens of organizations and collected helpful information about their rights as tenants and services that are offered throughout their county. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/f10b4835-bae0-4382-9815-c8f09675bf92/Screenshot+2025-10-07+10.48.58+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - September 2025 - Hispanic Heritage Month - Cedar Key Food Pantry Tabling We are always trying to reach our more rural counties, and this tabling event at the Cedar Key Food Pantry was the perfect opportunity. Lola met some wonderful community leaders and shared information about disability protections under the fair housing act. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/d1923b54-6755-437c-a416-793dfe74a33c/Screenshot+2025-10-07+10.50.42+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - September 2025 - Hispanic Heritage Month - Porters Quarters Community Health Fair Towards the end of the month we attended a resource fair in the Porters Quarters community, where different community focused organizations showed up to spend time engaging with different members of the community. It was a great way to connect with people and other organizations, and we are grateful to have been invited to this event! https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2025-08 monthly 0.5 2025-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/c540c62e-2e70-4a70-8bdf-d1c261dd8ec5/Screenshot+2025-09-03+11.42.42+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - August 2025 - Back To School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/cdfb6c9a-ce03-4974-94a7-fa94cab99993/Screenshot+2025-09-03+11.45.19+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - August 2025 - Back To School - Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) Housing Providers Briefing Through our collaboration with GHA, we were able to create a housing provider training day to present on the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The housing providers in attendance have tenants that hold Housing Choice Vouchers, and are now more equipped to manage their properties in accordance with the Fair Housing Act. It was a fantastic way to connect with housing providers and answer any questions they may have regarding the FHA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/e9eff886-d014-4ee2-a676-db830cf24b62/Screenshot+2025-09-03+11.47.03+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - August 2025 - Back To School - St. Francis Vet Care Clinic During St. Francis Pet Clinic, Florida Legal Services tabled to ensure that those with furry companions are aware of the free legal services available to them. We talked to patrons seeking assistance getting their Emotional Support Animals or Service Animals approved by their housing provider and shared information about reasonable accommodations under the Fair Housing Act. If you have any questions about this process or your rights, feel free to contact us! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/d5a03c15-8b29-4841-a053-7bdbe408e7c9/Screenshot+2025-09-03+11.48.24+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - August 2025 - Back To School - National Night Out Vendor Day Members of our Immigration Court Helpdesk joined the Fair Housing team in attending Vendor Day in Orlando at the Multicultural Center. We are grateful to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office for inviting us to partake in such a wonderful night filled with community, generosity, and resources! We can’t wait to see you all again for National Night Out in October! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/121953fa-1317-49a2-a7b6-d60b570e2bd9/Screenshot+2025-09-03+11.49.43+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - August 2025 - Back To School - Dixie County CHIP Meeting We are grateful to the Florida Department of Health for allowing us to join in on their Community Health Improvement Planning (CHIP) meetings where we are able to discuss different goals for the community, learn about outreach events, and brainstorm ways to engage with the rural communities. We also took the opportunity to drop off some informational brochures to the Dixie County Library and talk to the librarians about our fair housing services. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/22ac3014-887f-4f92-b828-9da651a1a388/Screenshot+2025-09-03+11.51.10+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - August 2025 - Back To School - New Home Buyers Class Every month we are granted the opportunity to present Fair Housing information to a group of prospective home buyers and this month the audience was especially engaged. We look forward to this event and love being able to answer questions regarding the Fair Housing Act. If you hold a New Homebuyers course, we would love to present for your class! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/589bf61d-edb3-4c08-b5e4-1604eecd4c70/Screenshot+2025-09-03+11.52.03+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - August 2025 - Back To School - Gainesville Housing Authority Briefing Fair Housing presented to new Housing Choice Voucher holders at GHA. We discussed the different protected classes under the Fair Housing Act, and prepared tenants to recognize discrimination when they are looking for new housing. We are thankful for this partnership and for the continued support we receive from the Gainesville Housing Authority! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/bf206a74-f614-4248-a0d9-63d637f1aeda/Screenshot+2025-09-03+11.53.21+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - August 2025 - Back To School - HIPPY Open House Both the Fair Housing and Eviction Prevention team joined the HIPPY team in their New Year Orientation this month. It was an online event in which we were able to learn more about HIPPY, an early childhood education program that helps prepare children ages 2-5 years old for school. It was a terrific way to meet families in the community and spread information about FLS and the different services we offer. If you have a team meeting in which you would like us to attend and briefly share some information and resources with you, we would love to hear from you and connect! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/5b95d108-6050-4eb4-9440-76991acec5fc/Screenshot+2025-09-03+11.54.26+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - August 2025 - Back To School - SPARC Closing Ceremony Towards the end of the month, we attended the SPARC closing ceremony. SPARC 352 is an initiative that aims to cultivate the passion for the arts within the community. This summer’s artists were able to showcase their art during this closing ceremony, where we tabled to spread information about the housing justice team and the services we offer. It was an amazing experience and we are fortunate to have witnessed the artwork created by such talented artists. https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2025-07 monthly 0.5 2025-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/426dcaa1-5e4c-4b66-9add-818c3d05a33d/Screenshot+2025-08-04+8.42.00+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - July 2025 - Disability Awareness Month https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/e61608f9-a7f0-4ac8-ac9e-f3541b7e17c2/Screenshot+2025-08-04+8.44.04+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - July 2025 - Disability Awareness Month - Community Networking Event One of the best ways to share resources and information is to connect with other community partners! This event held at the Alachua Headquarters library provided us the space to meet other partners and create connections. It is so important to learn about other resources in the communities we serve so that we are equipped with as much knowledge as possible! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/64c6f2c8-e41d-42e4-8074-04045029a44e/Screenshot+2025-08-04+8.48.23+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - July 2025 - Disability Awareness Month - Galen College of Nursing Resource Fair A big thank you to the Galen College of Nursing for inviting us to table at their resource fair earlier this month! It is always great to enter into new spaces and share information about our resources with people that have not yet heard about FLS. We are so happy to have met some of the nursing students and the very welcoming faculty and staff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/4930fb82-1bff-43f7-b89c-cb2fa140fd24/Screenshot+2025-08-04+8.50.30+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - July 2025 - Disability Awareness Month - Gainesville Housing Authority Briefing Both of our Housing Justice teams were given the opportunity to present at a Gainesville Housing Authority briefing this month. The Eviction Prevention team shared helpful information on the eviction process and the Fair Housing team went over the Fair Housing Act and what are ‘protected classes’. We are grateful for our partnership with GHA and the chance to speak at their briefings. We are looking forward to more events in the near future! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/a813a10c-cc0f-4ae4-a15f-49f0f1e5ea30/Screenshot+2025-08-04+8.53.04+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - July 2025 - Disability Awareness Month - Gilchrist Prevention Coalition Meeting Thank you to the Gilchrist Prevention Coalition for allowing us to be the special guests at this month’s meeting that took place at the Gilchrist County Sheriffs Office. Lola, our outreach coordinator, and Pia, our testing coordinator, shared information about housing discrimination, protected classes, and our testing program with members of the Tri-County area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/3eac29a7-e010-4f61-9ea4-3f79ef406ea3/Screenshot+2025-08-04+8.59.26+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - July 2025 - Disability Awareness Month - Cedar Key Outreach Our outreach coordinator Lola hit the road this month, sharing Fair Housing information with different cities in Levy county. One of those cities being the beautiful Cedar Key, a historic island town filled with culture. The Fair Housing project expands over 15 counties in the state of Florida, and we are thrilled to share information about our services to as many cities as possible! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/70d2f7b0-0345-4bf5-b914-e1c62b0def5b/Screenshot+2025-08-04+9.01.30+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - July 2025 - Disability Awareness Month - Disability Expo Fair & Wellness and Awareness Expo Marissa, the Eviction Prevention Outreach Coordinator, and Mary Claire, our intern for the summer, have been attending various different fairs and tabling opportunities this month. We love being in the community and hopefully helping people stay cool with some of our new fans this summer! If you see us tabling near you, feel free to stop by! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/9f8e6901-c2a6-41d4-850f-38167f9e30fd/Screenshot+2025-08-04+9.04.17+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - July 2025 - Disability Awareness Month - English Conversation Class Another exciting event that took place this month was a presentation at an English Conversation class that regularly meets in the Tower Road Branch Library. We were so fortunate to speak to a room full of people who wanted to learn more about their rights. Attorneys from the Housing Justice Project came together to empower the community through education and knowledge, sharing helpful information about both the Fair Housing Act and Eviction Prevention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/c3c6dc37-4312-494b-8b6e-3dbf99c47f57/Screenshot+2025-08-04+9.08.21+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - July 2025 - Disability Awareness Month - Parent Night at GNV4 All Towards the end of the month we were invited to speak at Parent Night at GNV4All. This was the first of a series of presentations we hope to attend at this school in Gainesville. Parents were able to ask our attorneys questions and receive valuable information about their rights, court proceedings, and various legal topics. If you want more information about the next Parent Night Presentation, check out this month’s calendar or email us. We hope to see you there! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/3e3fc8ec-734b-4c81-a9e3-45095f847a37/Screenshot+2025-08-04+9.09.40+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - July 2025 - Disability Awareness Month - GHA Community Pop-Up In an ongoing effort to be present in the community and share more about tenant’s rights, the Gainesville Housing Authority has given us the opportunity to table at their Community Pop-Ups. We are always looking to build new connections in the communities we serve and are eager to meet people where they are. Thank you to GHA for this growing partnership! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/2f856d4d-d97a-48da-8642-884e295092d0/Screenshot+2025-08-04+9.11.19+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - July 2025 - Disability Awareness Month - Learning about other resources Other ways we continue to grow our involvement in the community is by attending workshops and hosting meetings with community partners. This month we attended a Disaster Case Management Training to learn how to be prepared in the face of natural disasters. We also held an introductory meeting with the Nehemiah Project where we shared our project’s mission and received valuable information about what services they offer at their new Gainesville location. https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2025-06 monthly 0.5 2025-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/26b813f2-0244-41a5-b8ef-255739ed5a4d/Screenshot+2025-07-21+2.35.22+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - June 2025 - Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/f6565c59-b9bc-42b7-9524-bec7852c56f5/Screenshot+2025-07-21+2.37.12+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - June 2025 - Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) - Hawthorne Area Resource Center Food Drive Getting out to our more rural areas is very important to us- which is why we are extremely grateful to the Hawthorne community for allowing us to share Fair Housing information at their food distributions. The Hawthorne Area Resource Center (HARC) has food and community resource information available and open to the public on weekdays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/5debf8d5-1917-48fc-9057-e6a17275971b/Screenshot+2025-07-21+2.38.33+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - June 2025 - Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) - Ocala Library Presentation The Fair Housing Team got together in Ocala earlier this month for a Fair Housing Rights Presentation. We are very thankful to the Ocala Library team for opening their doors and being so welcoming to us. We were able to share information on the Fair Housing Act to library patrons as well as staff who can then disperse what they learned with other community members! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/96986f4b-6ed7-419e-a743-586e905cd3d7/Screenshot+2025-07-21+2.41.00+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - June 2025 - Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) - Gainesville Summer Kick-Off Members of our Fair Housing and Eviction Prevention Team participated in a Summer Kick-Off event in Gainesville! It is always so fun to meet families in the communities we serve and get to know other community partners. We are looking forward to a summer filled with lots of engaging activities and community events for families. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/74452bd8-149c-4a9c-b1af-2b070df1d6b8/Screenshot+2025-07-21+2.42.26+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - June 2025 - Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) - Daytona College Summer Kick-Off Pablo, Mary Claire, Lola, and Joe met up at Daytona College for a resource fair where they shared information about Fair Housing protections to students advancing their educational careers. It was an amazing opportunity to engage with students and other members of the Daytona community. Thank you to Daytona College for inviting us to such an awesome event! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/bc618278-ee54-4eb6-9258-195f1fd14a35/Screenshot+2025-07-21+2.44.09+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - June 2025 - Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) - Young Fathers of Greater Orlando Resource Fair Our Fair Housing Outreach Coordinator, Lola, and our returning summer intern Mary Claire, attended a Father’s Day event in Orlando. The event was the finale of an entire week dedicated to young fathers and equipping them with helpful resources. We are always happy to build new connections with community organizations and are grateful for the opportunity to share Fair Housing information with young fathers in the Orlando area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/6d3eaab9-a45b-4a79-b4ab-5d85e3a032f2/Screenshot+2025-07-21+2.45.29+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - June 2025 - Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) - Micanopy Health Fair Marissa and Lola were invited to attend the MASS Health Screening Event hosted by the Willie-Mae Stokes Resource Center in Micanopy. They met with local patrons and shared both Fair Housing and Eviction Prevention resources. We are proud to have strong relationships with our rural communities and are grateful for the chance to bring our services to these areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/ed64cf9e-29f8-46e0-85c2-99be42e7e6c4/Screenshot+2025-07-21+2.46.57+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - June 2025 - Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) - Juneteenth Freedom Day Event in Gainesville In honor of Juneteenth, the Association of Black Faculty and Staff at Santa Fe College, hosted a Juneteenth Celebration at the Santa Fe Blount Center. It was a beautiful day filled with hope, love, and community togetherness. We were grateful to be in attendance and witness such support from different community resources. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/bd0a2ae6-03b6-43a9-9f21-70b52fe5f8cf/Screenshot+2025-07-21+2.49.30+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - June 2025 - Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) - New Homebuyers Class - St. Johns County HUD Counseling Program Just because you’re becoming a homeowner, doesn’t mean you’re immune from housing discrimination. Lenders, HOA’s, and appraisers still find ways to limit one’s access to equal choice housing via discriminatory practices. Thank you St. Johns County for inviting us in to be your Fair Housing speaker for your full day New Homebuyers workshop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/81932760-2d7a-49bb-bbb0-568bc0cf9a97/Screenshot+2025-07-21+2.51.11+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - June 2025 - Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) - Tabling at Alachua Headquarters Library In a joint effort to reach as many community members as possible, the Eviction Prevention and Fair Housing team tabled at the Alachua Count Headquarters Library. They shared information about FLS and the services we offer with patrons that walked in. Your local library is a great resource and we are blessed to have an ongoing relationship with ours! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/95c3152b-7eb6-4f5b-b9b4-9a30460e3acb/Screenshot+2025-07-21+2.52.42+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - June 2025 - Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) - Financial Empowerment Summit-Securing the Bag A huge thank you to the Gainesville Fire Rescue’s Community Health Division for hosting an outstanding community event! We were honored to take part in a hands-on disaster preparedness simulation aimed at helping our community plan for and respond to natural disasters. The event offered a dynamic learning experience for both you and adults, featuring interactive scenarios and the use of real-life ‘lifelines’- essential community resources that participants could explore and become familiar with. This creative and engaging approach brought critical information directly to the community and we are grateful to GFR for the invitation and for their continued commitment to the community! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/50f15715-72ae-4d5d-a44d-7cba987e2596/Screenshot+2025-07-21+2.53.52+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - June 2025 - Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) - United As One Resource Fair Attending community fairs is a great way to network with other community resources, and this event was a prime example of that! United As One brought together multiple community organizations that partnered to bring resources to members of the community that are unhoused. The Sunday event consisted of chefs grilling and barbequing, clothing and hygiene product donations, as well as barbers giving free hair cuts. It was a beautiful depiction of community and we were fortunate to be part of such a wonderful event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/2982cf08-5baa-4f3c-ba78-c6e57c1a71f7/Screenshot+2025-07-21+2.58.12+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - June 2025 - Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) - Tenant’s Rights Presentation The Eviction Prevention Team held a Tenant’s Rights presentation at Library Partnership towards the end of the month to educate tenants on their housing rights. We would like to extend a big thank you to Library Partnership for their continued support and allowing us the space to share important housing information with the community! https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2025-05 monthly 0.5 2025-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/9739b8e5-2ed8-4170-bb86-10cd35b84ea1/Screenshot+2025-06-02+1.50.41+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - May 2025 - Supporting Veterans through Fair Housing Protections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/cc707054-9639-4876-be1c-6fd7fd11d1ec/Screenshot+2025-06-02+1.52.25+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - May 2025 - Supporting Veterans through Fair Housing Protections - St.John’s Mental Health Fair Kicking off Mental Health Awareness Month members from the Fair Housing Team attended a Mental Health Fair that took place at the St.John’s Department of Health. Lola and Joe were able to share fair housing information with members of the community and engage in necessary discussions about mental health and the important role it plays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/2ad7da8f-0381-4870-b148-470561944cc0/Screenshot+2025-06-02+1.55.02+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - May 2025 - Supporting Veterans through Fair Housing Protections - Girl’s Place Fundraising Event Florida Legal Services was invited to attend the annual Girl’s Place fundraiser. Lola and Marissa represented the Housing Justice projects by sharing about the services each project provides. Thank you to Girl’s Place for hosting, and we hope to continue our shared partnership! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/d98e76c5-0a27-4a5a-9cdf-e2bb184b19a3/Screenshot+2025-06-02+1.56.03+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - May 2025 - Supporting Veterans through Fair Housing Protections - Hawthorne Resource Center Tabling At FLS we believe it is important to meet our communities where they are and that includes those in rural towns. Fair Housing and Eviction Prevention regularly tables at the Hawthorne Resource Center (HARC) during their daily food drives. If you are interested in Farmshare, please visit the HARC center Monday-Friday from 9:30am-2pm. See you there! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/b3af823e-3b4a-46bb-af68-fec2da574f05/Screenshot+2025-06-02+1.58.39+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - May 2025 - Supporting Veterans through Fair Housing Protections - Gainesville Housing Authority Tenant Rights Presentation Through our outreach in Alachua County, the Eviction Prevention team was invited to present on tenant rights to the participants in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program with the Gainesville Housing Authority. It was a great time educating these prospective tenants on their rights and responsibilities. We look forward to future collaborations with other FLS projects! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/af22171d-d198-435b-971f-b2f5bc080341/Screenshot+2025-06-02+2.01.03+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - May 2025 - Supporting Veterans through Fair Housing Protections - Rural Mental Health Summit The Housing Justice Projects tabled during the city of Alachua’s Rural Substance Abuse Health Summit. We were joined by Pia Molina, our testing coordinator, and provided participants with valuable information regarding the services we provide at Florida Legal Services. Thank you Meridian and Canvas Church for inviting us! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/37e8145b-fa62-4d3d-9238-45667818fe39/Screenshot+2025-06-02+2.02.40+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - May 2025 - Supporting Veterans through Fair Housing Protections - Family Fun Day and Tower Road Tabling The Housing Justice teams were able to collaborate by tabling at the Tower Road Branch Library this month. We are very grateful to our libraries and the continued support we receive from them. Lola, our Fair Housing Outreach Coordinator, also spent some time in Daytona participating in R&S United Health Service’s first Health Fair and Family Fun Day where she shared fair housing information with community members and other local resources. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/0f0efdd0-b157-4fc7-a70d-5aff2ea251a3/Screenshot+2025-06-02+2.04.04+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - May 2025 - Supporting Veterans through Fair Housing Protections - Community Resource and Job Fair We would like to send a huge thank you to our partners at Library Partnership and the Alachua County Library for providing a space to share our free legal services to the patrons seeking job opportunities and community resources. The Fair Housing and Eviction Prevention teams are grateful for the collaborations within the community to serve and educate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/c03daef8-9106-4e5e-8cb6-7d31bd0258de/Screenshot+2025-06-02+2.05.27+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - May 2025 - Supporting Veterans through Fair Housing Protections - Tower Road Branch Tabling The Eviction Prevention team was able to educate the attendees of the Tenant Rights presentation in the Tower Road Library Branch area. It was a great time meeting one-on-one with clients after the presentation to provide preliminary advice and consultation. We hope to prevent evictions through empowering our communities with knowledge and guidance! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/8aa0752d-eb32-4d1e-a5ff-32b9027786a0/Screenshot+2025-06-02+2.06.36+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - May 2025 - Supporting Veterans through Fair Housing Protections - Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) Open House Thanks to the Resident Life Coordinator at GHA, we were able to attend their Open House for their participants within the HCV program. It was a great opportunity to share more information on the resources that Florida Legal Services provides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/13bc701b-41b7-4d6b-85ec-767eea404304/Screenshot+2025-06-02+2.07.56+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - May 2025 - Supporting Veterans through Fair Housing Protections - SPARC Community During the Resident Artistry Kick-off event, the Housing Justice projects were able to table and share brochures on basic Fair Housing rights and Eviction Prevention helpline services. We were joined by Pia Molina, our testing coordinator, to recruit testers in Alachua. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/9e72e2ea-411f-49b6-916b-a90a515c7ffc/Screenshot+2025-06-02+2.09.17+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - May 2025 - Supporting Veterans through Fair Housing Protections - Meridian Tabling Event As our ongoing partnership with Meridian Healthcare continues, we were invited to table at this year’s Health Fest. The Eviction Prevention and Fair Housing teams tabled to provide patrons with information regarding the programs that Florida Legal Services offers to residents in Florida. We appreciate the community efforts to reach underserved communities! https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2025-04 monthly 0.5 2025-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/9e150d8e-6550-4538-86fc-f6aca90f44d9/Screenshot+2025-05-01+8.46.49+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2025 - Survivors and Fair Housing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/c5802a3b-d62d-4086-9c21-7b2ce9af59d8/Screenshot+2025-05-01+8.48.59+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2025 - Survivors and Fair Housing - Micanopy Food Drive To start off the month, Lola Arroyo-Mateo and Marissa Latimer, passed out housing justice flyers during the Willie Mae Stokes Center’s weekly food drive. It was a great time to connect rural residents in Alachua County with our free housing legal services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/29215380-c0e1-42d7-8f97-df26254ba3b0/Screenshot+2025-05-01+8.51.02+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2025 - Survivors and Fair Housing - Betty Griffin 5K Run for Peace On the first Saturday of Fair Housing Month, project manager Joe Cordova and Flagler College intern Hannah Gerber attended the Betty Griffin Center for Domestic Violence 5K Run for Peace. In addition to hosting a table and providing information and resources regarding Fair Housing and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protections, Joe participated in the 5k run, joining in the fun! We look forward to future opportunities for partnership! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/a7ee01a0-2b3c-4a4e-ac5c-503e9d18f89b/Screenshot+2025-05-01+8.53.31+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2025 - Survivors and Fair Housing - UF ESA Research Lab Presentation Earlier this month, Lola and Marissa presented Fair Housing and Tenant’s Rights information to a research lab at the University of Florida that is currently studying tenants with emotional support animals. We are happy to share information about the Fair Housing Act and Tenant Rights to Dr. Applebaum and her team while they study pet inclusive housing in Alachua county. We are proud of the connection and look forward to potential future collaborations! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/7c18e791-fe44-4579-a0d9-8e7c228faa4b/Screenshot+2025-05-01+8.54.59+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2025 - Survivors and Fair Housing - AAGO Presentation in Maitland In a joint effort with our two Housing Justice teams, Pia, Lola, and Marissa tabled during Gainesville Community Ministries’ drive-through food distribution. We provided flyers to all the participants and shared information on our free legal services. Thank you GCM for having us, we deeply appreciate community partners like you who help strengthen and enrich our community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/a0c8db17-51f3-440c-9055-0bed93423bf0/Screenshot+2025-05-01+8.56.39+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2025 - Survivors and Fair Housing - Majestic Oaks Food Distribution Our Housing Justice projects have been conducting outreach in the heart of Alachua County, ensuring that all patrons get access to our free legal services. Thank you to Bread of the Mighty for allowing us to table during their food distribution site! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/23578459-5c9f-448a-9172-5f96603aada2/Screenshot+2025-05-01+8.58.13+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2025 - Survivors and Fair Housing - SWAG Tabling Huge thank you to our partners at the SWAG Family Resource Center for allowing us to table and share information about both of our Housing projects! It is always wonderful to connect with resources directly within the community and have partners that can refer patrons to our services. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/82e8f91b-c1ef-4496-8c23-6b7ff0bcd6c6/Screenshot+2025-05-01+8.59.50+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2025 - Survivors and Fair Housing - Learn to Read of St. John’s County Since February, our project manager Joe Cordova and Flagler College intern Hannah Gerber have been providing weekly Know Your Rights presentations to adult English language learners, covering such legal topics as housing, civil rights, discrimination, and more. Thank you Learn to Read, and thank you Hannah for a terrific semester!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/5db78e88-ff6c-4650-b484-819de1988b46/Screenshot+2025-05-01+9.01.39+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2025 - Survivors and Fair Housing - Presentation at the Alachua County Fire Rescue Thanks to our connection to the social services team at the Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR), both Fair Housing and Eviction Prevention presented on tenant rights and protections to the social workers at ACFR. Great to know of the amazing mental and substance abuse health services that are offered to Alachua County residents! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/52e5b38e-b01a-41ad-a659-f0db6de0974b/Screenshot+2025-05-01+9.03.16+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2025 - Survivors and Fair Housing - CHEI/ESOL Presentation It was such a pleasure presenting in Spanish and English on Fair Housing and Tenant Rights to the adult ESOL class at Westwood Middle School. Our Housing Justice Projects shared valuable information and knowledge to the participants navigating their own housing situations. Big thanks to Cinthya and the Community Health Equity Institute for inviting us to present! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/3b868841-31ee-4d77-ba51-d1277ae4f2c4/Screenshot+2025-05-01+9.05.28+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2025 - Survivors and Fair Housing - Victim Service Center Presentation In an effort to highlight both Fair Housing Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, members of the Fair Housing team, Lola and Pablo, were joined by Survivor Advocacy Director, Erika Recek to present at Victim Service Center of Central Florida. We are grateful for the opportunity to educate and equip advocates with the knowledge about survivors’ rights. Thank you to the VSC for hosting and to the advocates for being engaged and willing to learn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/37c16f49-99ef-4e65-8315-bf959ad76863/Screenshot+2025-05-01+9.08.03+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2025 - Survivors and Fair Housing - New Home Buyers Class We would like to thank the Neighborhood Housing and Development Corporation for allowing us to present at yet another New Home Buyer class. We appreciate the opportunity to equip new home buyers with knowledge about their rights under the Fair Housing Act. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/7c7cc7a4-3baa-42e5-a49e-7d8a7d5a3b69/Screenshot+2025-05-01+9.09.30+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2025 - Survivors and Fair Housing - Branford Library Presentation In an effort to reach more rural communities, our Fair Housing Outreach Coordinator, Lola Arroyo-Mateo, gave a Fair Housing Basics presentation at the Branford Public Library. Patrons and staff were engaged and very active participants, asking questions and taking notes. Thank you to the Branford Library for hosting us and helping promote this event! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/1f77f8c1-3e1f-472f-b6f7-f0020e505710/Screenshot+2025-05-01+9.19.14+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2025 - Survivors and Fair Housing - Majestic Oaks Community Event Thanks to our community partners our Eviction Prevention team was able to support the Majestic Oaks Apartments during their family Easter event. It was a great time connecting tenants to our legal services. We look forward to our continued partnership in the community! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/2b709665-5892-45d7-bc29-1af1c54ba472/Screenshot+2025-05-01+9.23.04+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2025 - Survivors and Fair Housing - Another Way Presentation In a joint effort, the Fair Housing and Survivor Advocacy projects presented to survivors, staff, and advocates at Another Way. Our fair housing outreach coordinator was joined by Kate Ramey, a survivor advocacy attorney, as they spoke about the Fair Housing Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the different protections survivors have under both. We are grateful to Another Way for welcoming us and for the amazing work that they all do! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/9e9de6b9-28ed-44ae-9c4a-1ba88ec2f634/Screenshot+2025-05-01+9.26.52+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2025 - Survivors and Fair Housing - Tavares Library Presentation It’s always great when members of the Fair Housing Team get to reunite for events! We would like to thank the Tavares Library for kindly hosting us for a Fair Housing Basics and Know Your Rights presentation. We were joined by our Fair Housing attorneys, Joseph Cordova and Pablo Hereter, and Survivor Advocacy Director, Erika Recek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/9b79751e-f890-4caf-9ccd-88c4ad4d1f22/Screenshot+2025-05-01+9.30.05+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2025 - Survivors and Fair Housing - Housing Resource Fair in Gainesville It was a great experience sharing information on our Housing Justice Projects during Alachua County’s housing resource fair. We were joined by Pia Molina, our Fair Housing testing coordinator, and Denise Bezick and Brooke Elizar-Macke, both of our Eviction Prevention attorneys. It was a great way to end off Fair Housing Month! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/0b57bba5-8091-4f03-93e5-de557b6e2e96/Screenshot+2025-05-01+9.32.54+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2025 - Survivors and Fair Housing - Re-Entry Partnership Conference The Housing Justice projects had the amazing opportunity to present and share information during the two-day conference to help community members facing obstacles to employment gain the skills and resources needed to navigate their housing situations. Thank you Library Partnership for including us in the programming! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/5c2c2466-b032-4717-9f0d-fec41f3ec14f/Screenshot+2025-05-01+9.35.26+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2025 - Survivors and Fair Housing - CRT Presentation Both Housing Justice projects had the chance to present Tenant and Fair Housing rights to the Co-Responder Teams (CRT) with Gainesville Police Department. Training staff is one great way to ensure patrons are equipped with service works that know how and who to refer them to for all of their legal housing needs. https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2025-03 monthly 0.5 2025-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/b558b5f0-a31a-40a8-9518-cd02dc35c54c/Screenshot+2025-04-02+12.53.26+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - March 2025 - Springing into Fair Housing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/0ae27c54-c50d-4397-aea0-a6ff3796456d/Screenshot+2025-04-02+12.55.44+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - March 2025 - Springing into Fair Housing - Black Family Wellness Event The Fair Housing and Eviction Prevention teams participated in the resource fair at the Gainesville (FL) Chapter of The Links’ Black Family Wellness Expo, where we provided vital information on fair housing protections and eviction prevention services available to Alachua County residents. We are appreciative of the opportunity to connect with diverse communities and expand awareness of our free legal services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/90ec921a-b95a-45e3-8e95-7e81d71c3534/Screenshot+2025-04-02+12.58.14+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - March 2025 - Springing into Fair Housing - Santa Fe Spring Safety Event Our Testing Coordinator, Pia, and Outreach Coordinators, Marissa and Lola, attended the ‘Santa Fe Spring Safety Event’. Students were eager to learn about their housing rights and the opportunity to support the Fair Housing team by becoming testers. It was a wonderful event, and we are thankful to Santa Fe for inviting us and providing such a valuable experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/512212eb-0e67-4e39-b9dc-16cc412fce83/Screenshot+2025-04-02+1.00.12+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - March 2025 - Springing into Fair Housing - Family Fun Day in Volusia We had a blast partnering with You Thrive Florida at their two "Family Fun Day" events, held on both the East and West sides of Volusia County! Families enjoyed a day filled with exciting games and activities, while also connecting with a variety of community resources and discovering programs that are there to support them. It was a fantastic experience, and we’re already looking forward to more fun-filled events in the future! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/96b7999f-2e17-409c-a857-14b077ffe2d5/Screenshot+2025-04-02+1.02.40+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - March 2025 - Springing into Fair Housing - Gainesville Community Ministries Outreach In a joint effort with our two Housing Justice teams, Pia, Lola, and Marissa tabled during Gainesville Community Ministries’ drive-through food distribution. We provided flyers to all the participants and shared information on our free legal services. Thank you GCM for having us, we deeply appreciate community partners like you who help strengthen and enrich our community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/6b4aec3c-23fc-41d3-b8ad-f514f3a72189/Screenshot+2025-04-02+1.04.38+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - March 2025 - Springing into Fair Housing - UpLift Tri-County Our Outreach Coordinator participated in the UpLift Tri-County event, held at Camp Anderson. This impactful day provided valuable opportunities to learn about the wide range of community services available across Levy, Gilchrist, and Dixie counties. We are grateful for the connections made and excited about the potential collaborations with dedicated community partners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/96d2465f-3e73-433c-970f-dc9d7d06b7de/Screenshot+2025-04-02+1.07.34+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - March 2025 - Springing into Fair Housing - A Quinn Jones Family Resource Fair The Housing Justice projects shared their resources during A Quinn Jones’s second annual Family Engagement Day. We were able to pass out informational brochures, and spread the word that FLS is here to help support them with any of their housing concerns. A big thank you to A Quinn Jones Center for hosting and allowing us to attend! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/8171e254-59a9-4ce6-94f2-f8424576ba54/Screenshot+2025-04-02+1.09.10+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - March 2025 - Springing into Fair Housing - Palatka Night We were honored to speak at ‘Palatka Night,’ hosted by the Migrant Education Program. It was an inspiring evening dedicated to providing the migrant community with valuable resources and support. We were thrilled to share important fair housing information and engage with attendees, answering their questions and connecting them with helpful resources. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/a3ddf318-1863-4045-8503-6ace9e41cf91/Screenshot+2025-04-02+1.10.36+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - March 2025 - Springing into Fair Housing - Flagler College Disability Awareness Week Thank you Flagler College for letting us play a prominent role in your Disability Awareness week where we served as the moderator for your documentary film nights and also as a panelist during your panel on Disability and Success. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/afaa486a-113f-4e98-a9cb-9c3bfabf9f48/Screenshot+2025-04-02+1.14.13+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - March 2025 - Springing into Fair Housing - Library Partnership’s Brunch and Learn We would like to send a special thank you to Library Partnership for hosting us during their quarterly Brunch and Learn event series. The eviction prevention team presented on tenant’s rights to tenants facing housing issues. Thank you Library Partnership for your continued support of FLS’s outreach efforts! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/ce6c4e31-e8b8-4765-a636-43f775e3bf78/Screenshot+2025-04-02+1.41.35+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - March 2025 - Springing into Fair Housing - Peaceful Paths Financial Empowerment Class The Eviction Prevention team had the opportunity to provide a training workshop on tenant rights to the survivors at Peaceful Paths during their financial literacy class. We were able to ensure that the survivors had the information needed to better support their transition to an independent lifestyle through supporting their housing needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/fdffe001-5b33-401c-804a-3c1d8c0e6ecc/Screenshot+2025-04-02+1.43.47+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - March 2025 - Springing into Fair Housing - Learn to Read - St. John’s County Always a treat when we get to present Know Your Rights information of the Adult English Language Learners at Learn to Read in St. Augustine. The folks at LTR are so fun and eager to learn. Our creative lesson plans offer these adult students both a lesson in law and practice speaking English. Thank you to our Flagler College Intern Hannah Gerber for yet another great session! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/0e4a5d45-5984-4b46-8b78-034921ba127e/Screenshot+2025-04-02+1.46.38+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - March 2025 - Springing into Fair Housing - Flagler County Spring Outreach Event Another great turnout at the Cattleman’s Hall in Bunnell, FL, where we were among dozens of organizations distributing materials and information about the resources and services we offer. https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2025-02 monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/174341e5-d4bf-4fc2-abba-e197b5eaf20b/Screenshot+2025-03-04+2.21.31+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - February 2025 - Black History Month https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/ff63d985-0863-48ae-b3b1-b3f2d28f338b/Screenshot+2025-03-04+1.57.28+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - February 2025 - Black History Month - Miles for Meridian Outreach Coordinators Lola and Marissa tabled at an event hosted by Meridian. They presented Fair Housing and Eviction Prevention information to patrons who attended the event. The event took place at the Tioga Town Center and aimed to help those affected by mental illness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/307f20cc-17c3-4121-a89f-996499bc90d1/Screenshot+2025-03-04+2.02.16+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - February 2025 - Black History Month - SWAG Center Tabling Lola joined community partners at SWAG center to provide information about fair housing rights and serve as a resource to the community. We are very grateful for our partnership with the SWAG Resource Center, they provide a plethora of services to the community daily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/03e74a6a-9b0e-4b77-9913-9fc3650c4da5/Screenshot+2025-03-04+2.03.43+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - February 2025 - Black History Month - New Home Buyers Class Lola presented for the first time at the New Home Buyers seminar hosted by the Neighborhood Housing and Development Corporation. She shared information about the Fair Housing Act to prospective new home buyers. This event is offered monthly to help educate new home buyers about the home-buying process, and we are grateful to the NHDC for allowing us to join! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/a2846568-9a46-4e9c-9528-a78f101764a0/Screenshot+2025-03-04+2.07.38+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - February 2025 - Black History Month - Orange County Resource Fair We were happy to have met with other FLS employees at this town hall in Orlando, which served as a resource fair. Community partners took turns sharing the resources they offer with over 200 members of the community that attended. We were able to network with other organizations, and it is always wonderful to meet with FLS employees from different projects! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/77c0b121-1f3f-4d05-9cbe-df47f3b8fb04/Screenshot+2025-03-04+2.09.58+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - February 2025 - Black History Month - African American Read-In As we work towards building connections with multiple counties, Fair Housing Outreach Coordinator Lola attended an event hosted by the Ocala Headquarters library. This event was open to the public for people to share a story highlighting Black History. Lola shared a book titled The Fair Housing Five. This book, created by the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center, focuses on the history and importance of the Fair Housing Act. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/b7b7ea94-b49d-4bb7-b717-014b92ccbee0/Screenshot+2025-03-04+2.12.18+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - February 2025 - Black History Month - Journey to Homeownership We are proud to announce that we were part of the NHDC’s first Journey to Homeownership event, in which new home buyers traveled to different resources and received stamps on their passports. As they traveled to their destination, they gathered information from banks, insurance companies, realtors, and fair housing organizations. There was a panel discussion where attendees asked questions about all the steps in the home buying process. We were honored to be part of the inaugural event, and we look forward to seeing it become an annual tradition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/a95acce5-bbe6-4429-9583-773183da0760/Screenshot+2025-03-04+2.16.46+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - February 2025 - Black History Month - Food distribution in Bronson In honor of an event we held at the Bronson Library, Lola volunteered with Bread of the Mighty food bank for their food drive in Bronson. It was a great way to share fair housing information with community members and promote our ‘Learn at the Library’ event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/c2c29243-6317-49ca-9d75-73de2caef3d7/Screenshot+2025-03-04+2.18.23+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - February 2025 - Black History Month - Catholic Charities Lunch and Learn The Eviction Prevention team also had the opportunity to provide a training workshop on tenant rights to the staff at Catholic Charities. We were able to ensure the staff had the information needed to better support their patron’s housing needs. https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2025-01 monthly 0.5 2025-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/932ca017-ada7-4ffe-a1d0-29942769c75d/February+Outreach+Calendar.png Fair Housing Newsletter - January 2025 - The Cold Winter and the Unhoused https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/07e6d4ed-49ae-431e-8a87-cfb20281b73b/New+Buyers.png Fair Housing Newsletter - January 2025 - The Cold Winter and the Unhoused - New Home Buyers Class Outreach Coordinator, Pia Molina, presented Fair Housing information at the NHDC Home Buyers Education seminar, which is offered monthly to help educate potential homebuyers on the process of buying a home and their rights under the Fair Housing Act. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/ae41b339-7f02-4896-bea0-ddb80a8f8a96/Micanopy.png Fair Housing Newsletter - January 2025 - The Cold Winter and the Unhoused - Micanopy Community Fair Pia, Lola, and Marissa were given the privilege of attending a community fair in Micanopy. It was a beautiful, and chilly, morning. There was a food drive and members of the community were welcome to gather information about dozens of services offered in their county. We were able to meet community partners from different organizations and share about our projects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/2f83838a-cd2e-4266-a166-76a2414a3f04/Gainesville.png Fair Housing Newsletter - January 2025 - The Cold Winter and the Unhoused - Gainesville Canvassing Marissa and Lola met with a member from Connecting Kids to Coverage, another Florida Legal Service project, to canvas different areas of Gainesville and meet community partners. Among some of the places they visited were: the SWAG center, the Center for Independent Living, and some public libraries to share information on the different services their projects offer! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/7d1ee91d-a965-4df2-aa2a-233a5a1e77e1/Hawthorne.png Fair Housing Newsletter - January 2025 - The Cold Winter and the Unhoused - Hawthorne Farm Share Tabling We are thankful to the Hawthorne community for allowing us to be a part of their farm share event, we were able to engage with members of the community and provide information on both the fair housing act and our eviction prevention program. It was a great way to volunteer and help individuals know their rights as it pertains to fair housing and the eviction process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/5a8218e2-37a3-4957-ae7c-47ac3401aee9/TKC.png Fair Housing Newsletter - January 2025 - The Cold Winter and the Unhoused - TKC Kreyol Community Health Fair As part of our ongoing efforts to build connections and share information in multiple languages, Fair Housing Outreach Coordinator, Lola Arroyo drove to the TKC Kreyol community health fair. This event was spearheaded by the Kingdom Church in Orlando. There were many wonderful vendors, all offering services to the community, ranging from health care providers, wellness organizations, and insurance assistance. Lola met with members from the Immigrant and Migrant Rights Project, as well as members of the CKC (Connecting Kids to Coverage). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/b9c89612-51fe-492a-a526-b633958833fb/Center.png Fair Housing Newsletter - January 2025 - The Cold Winter and the Unhoused - Center for Independent Living Presentation During this month’s Know Your Rights presentation, the Eviction Prevention team presented to the staff and patrons at the Center for Independent Living Greater to provide the community with information on tenant rights. We’d like to thank the CIL for hosting us and providing a space to share our free legal services to this community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/b8108f09-7bbf-4949-8048-4fc3dd22704a/Flager.png Fair Housing Newsletter - January 2025 - The Cold Winter and the Unhoused - Flagler Cares Help Night Another evening filled with brief legal consultations for the Palm Coast and Flagler County community! Always a treat to get to spend time with fellow advocates and our network of resources as we answer legal questions and advise families on their rights and protections. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/ab753f56-3962-4b2f-96a0-c21ecef7fa5f/Screenshot+2025-01-31+5.10.15+PM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - January 2025 - The Cold Winter and the Unhoused - Peaceful Paths Staff Training The Eviction Prevention team also had the opportunity to provide a training workshop on tenant rights to the staff at Peaceful Paths. We were able to ensure the staff had the information needed to better support their survivors’ housing needs. https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2024-12 monthly 0.5 2025-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/c5a4c925-878e-455f-81a3-284d3089dbe4/January+Outreach+Calendar.png Fair Housing Newsletter - December 2024 - Housing Wrapped Edition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/2d446c30-99dd-4527-bc37-087e7d176202/Another+Way.png Fair Housing Newsletter - December 2024 - Housing Wrapped Edition - Another Way Inc. Fair Housing and Domestic Violence Protection Almost the entire Fair Housing team got the chance to present on the intersection between fair housing and domestic violence for the Another Way team this month. It was a great time getting to provide information to a team that covers many counties, including some in our service area. Thanks again for having us at your holiday meeting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/95f6eddc-fba0-409d-ae66-ab039b81c636/Rural+Womens.png Fair Housing Newsletter - December 2024 - Housing Wrapped Edition - Rural Women’s Health Project Legal Clinic Marissa and Pia presented fair housing and eviction prevention information in Spanish! There was a great turn out and we were pleased to be included with other legal advocates providing information for the migrant community in Gainesville. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/894f0aba-8371-41c7-be5d-fc87dce9c5c8/Screenshot+2024-12-20+10.39.28+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - December 2024 - Housing Wrapped Edition - Flagler Beach Rotary Club Presentation On December 19th, attorneys Pablo Hereter and Joseph Cordova spent the morning with the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach, delivering information about the Fair Housing Act and engaging in great discussion with club members. Our partners and network are always reminded that they are the eyes and ears of our community and account for a significant portion of our referrals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/6275ffe9-ae16-4931-9768-357bc5ac5f7c/Greater+Faith.png Fair Housing Newsletter - December 2024 - Housing Wrapped Edition - Greater Faith Fellowship Church During this month’s Know Your Rights presentation, the Eviction Prevention team presented to the Greater Faith’s congregation and provided a one-on-one legal clinic with our attorney, Denise Bezick. We’d like to thank Bishop Dixon for hosting us and providing a space to share our free legal services to his community. https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2024-11 monthly 0.5 2024-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/1bd8ab39-6bac-4fec-a79b-b1502d07738b/December+2024+Calendar.png Fair Housing Newsletter - November 2024 - Holiday Season Spotlight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/88bbd188-a28c-404b-82ad-4822ea28257e/Porters+Community+Center.png Fair Housing Newsletter - November 2024 - Holiday Season Spotlight - Porters Community Center Resource Fall Festival As part of this holiday season, we continued to share fair housing and eviction prevention resources with families and community members in the Gainesville Porter’s Community. Thank you so much to the Partnership for Strong Families for having us! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/9497f7f5-67d5-464a-8fa1-dd570586eda3/Health+Fair+Children.png Fair Housing Newsletter - November 2024 - Holiday Season Spotlight - Health Fair Children Beyond Our Borders A huge thank you to Children Beyond Our Borders for ensuring everyone has access to healthcare services during their fall event! We shared our Fair Housing and Eviction Prevention resources to all the families in attendance. It was a great chance to connect with community members in their native language and share resources across various linguistic backgrounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/e6dfe8aa-691a-439b-b160-a7947bf21f7c/Splash.png Fair Housing Newsletter - November 2024 - Holiday Season Spotlight - SPLASH of SPARC: A Multi-Cultural Celebration of Art and Humanities We participated in SPARC352’s culminating event this month. On this beautiful Saturday morning, community members and leaders shared their stories and experiences being part of the arts and culture in Gainesville through the workshops and events created by SPARC352. It was a great opportunity to support this beautiful community collaboration by sharing our legal resources. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/33c78b11-ee73-4910-b189-ff61d79a416b/Connecting+Kids.png Fair Housing Newsletter - November 2024 - Holiday Season Spotlight - Library Partnership and Partnership for Stronger Families Outreach We would also like to thank our amazing community partners Partnership for Strong Families and Alachua County Library System for hosting our FLS Eviction Prevention and Connecting Kids to Coverage teams this month at the Library Partnership Resource Center in Gainesville. We are so grateful for their support! https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2024-10 monthly 0.5 2024-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/40f9c002-251f-4b3c-b0b9-af329e3e447c/Outreach+Nov+2024.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2024 - Families Spotlight - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/f1b2deeb-ecf5-4dd8-b8d4-7f3f64f974ec/Domestic+Violence.jpg Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2024 - Families Spotlight - 2024 Rise Up Against Domestic Violence Conference Our program attorneys, Joseph Cordova and Erika Recek, presented fair housing information related to domestic violence and sex-based discrimination at this year’s conference in Flagler County. Thank you for letting us be part of your advocacy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/82f744c3-cae3-4a8c-958d-30ebff848765/Growhub.jpg Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2024 - Families Spotlight - GROWHUB’s Rooted in Inclusion event This month we got the chance to be a community partner at GROWHUB’s Disability Awareness event. It was a beautiful fall day in Gainesville to be sharing fair housing resources related to Disability as a protected class. We loved the opportunity to connect with other disability-centered resources and with all event attendees! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/ce6be970-67e9-4998-81dd-dcac93515896/Screenshot+2024-11-22+9.50.17+AM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2024 - Families Spotlight - The Children’s Trust Lights On Afterschool Both of our housing projects attended the Children’s Trust Lights On Afterschool event to support the Boys and Girls Club in Alachua County. We handed out educational information regarding Fair Housing services, and contact information for the Eviction Prevention project to all the families in attendance. Thank you for inviting us to this amazing event! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/ff9cd8ae-a163-4d40-ae85-bbc8f0b1c31d/Fall+Health+Fair.jpg Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2024 - Families Spotlight - Library Partnership’s Fall Health Fair Fair Housing and Eviction Prevention had the joint opportunity to celebrate Library Partnership’s efforts to promote public health during their fall festival. We were able to share our information on both of our housing projects for Alachua County residents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/b724b8fc-50cd-4669-b421-fe20805acb61/Flagler+Cares.jpg Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2024 - Families Spotlight - Flagler Cares Help Night We are always grateful to be invited to the quarterly Flagler Cares Help Nights, where attendees are able to engage one-on-one with our staff attorneys to discuss housing concerns and potential violations of Fair Housing rights and protections. We look forward to the next one! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/f6ae82d2-d03a-44a9-a88a-2a8e3030a19b/Rural+Women%27s+Health.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2024 - Families Spotlight - Rural Women’s Health Project TPS Clinic FLS was able to support the Rural Women’s Health Project during their TPS clinic by providing one of attorneys from our Immigrant & Migrant Rights Project. A big thanks to our very own Anne Piervil who has been out in Florida communities supporting TPS clinics for Haitian Creole speaking immigrants. Eviction Prevention was there to support families that might be impacted by evictions or housing issues. Thank you Anne Piervil for attending! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/2959b2cd-d2ad-4cd0-8851-82c95574d16d/Migrant+Education.jpg Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2024 - Families Spotlight - Migrant Education Project Staff Training The Eviction Prevention team recently conducted a "Know Your Rights" workshop on tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities, led by our Eviction Prevention attorney, Denise Bezik. Through this workshop, the Migrant Education Project staff received information to better support migrant working families. If your organization would benefit from a similar training—whether for staff meetings or educational sessions for patrons—please reach out to Marissa Latimer at marissa.latimer@floridalegal.org. We look forward to supporting your team! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/db0cb6b3-219a-43f1-bf78-7d3fb7fa082d/Trunk+or+Treat.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2024 - Families Spotlight - Trunk or Treat - Deland and Port Orange To wrap up our month of halloween and fall festival events, Pia and Joe attended You Thrive FL’s Trunk or Treat events in Volusia County. Both events had great attendance and costumes. We love being able to share information for families and children so thank you so much for including us again in your annual event. https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2024-09 monthly 0.5 2024-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/9a131c2d-637c-46e8-aa6f-ade0df743637/October+Outreach+Calendar.png Fair Housing Newsletter - September 2024 - Hurricane Preparedness - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/94562f95-2e66-47f2-9c2c-9da77c4e1eea/Screenshot+2024-10-16+213821.png Fair Housing Newsletter - September 2024 - Hurricane Preparedness - Tri County’s World Greatest Baby Shower This month we participated in the Tri County Resource Center’s World Greatest Baby Shower event. The turnout for this event was amazing and we love the opportunity to talk to so many families about their Fair Housing rights. Thank you so much for having us be part of this incredible event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/cc7f90a3-cd3d-4938-922d-76ae008b37b7/Screenshot+2024-10-16+213938.png Fair Housing Newsletter - September 2024 - Hurricane Preparedness - 21st Annual Caribbean Health Summit It was a great time to be a first time exhibitor at the Annual Caribbean Health Summit in Orange County. It was a great time sharing about our fair housing resources and tester program. We look forward to being at the next one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/d3efa7f4-1162-4271-b51f-214bf4b653b5/Screenshot+2024-10-16+214043.png Fair Housing Newsletter - September 2024 - Hurricane Preparedness - Know Your Rights Presentation at English Class (Tower Road Library) As part of our monthly Know Your Rights presentations for tenants in Alachua County, the Eviction Prevention team presented on tenant rights and responsibilities at the local library’s English class of international students and immigrants. Join us for our next presentations in October! We will be holding two: Oct. 7th from 10am-12pm; Oct. 28th at One Health Family Center from 11am-1pm! Be sure to join to learn about your rights from an attorney! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/c29e1756-f322-445a-a91a-ef16da9c0cc3/Screenshot+2024-10-16+214238.png Fair Housing Newsletter - September 2024 - Hurricane Preparedness - Building Belonging (Alachua) During a time of negative rhetoric towards immigrants, the Rural Women’s Health Project hosted a Building Belonging event welcoming all immigrants and cultures. Florida Legal Services tabled to share resources and information for both Fair Housing and Eviction Prevention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/1b420b19-6a6f-4c4c-9b88-c897164d49f7/Screenshot+2024-10-16+214315.png Fair Housing Newsletter - September 2024 - Hurricane Preparedness - Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration (Alachua) To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, SWAG Family Resource Center hosted a community dinner. They invited local social service agencies to attend catering to the Hispanic community. Florida Legal Services attended, and ensured to provide materials for both Fair Housing and Eviction Prevention in both English and Spanish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/e20c83c2-d75c-4eff-954f-1c7be57df011/Screenshot+2024-10-16+214343.png Fair Housing Newsletter - September 2024 - Hurricane Preparedness - Presentation at the National Housing Law Project HJN Conference Erika Recek, our Director of Survivor Advocacy and also part of the Fair Housing team, presented on providing trauma-informed eviction defense to survivors of gender-based violence. Thank you NHLP for a great few days in Minneapolis! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/8404f235-b7c9-493f-9d08-4aaf746dc8b1/Screenshot+2024-10-16+214411.png Fair Housing Newsletter - September 2024 - Hurricane Preparedness - Gainesville Pride Festival This year’s pride festival was almost canceled due to Hurricane Helene but we’re glad the festival continued after much consideration. Outreach from both our Eviction Prevention and Fair Housing teams got the chance to talk to festival goers about their rights. It was a great turn out! Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by our table. https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2024-08 monthly 0.5 2024-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/7df0a86b-4299-4ad1-9889-bb05b0a64901/September+Outreach+Calendar.png Fair Housing Newsletter - August 2024 - Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/6f5a5f31-def7-4d6e-bcc7-f8d2ec7cf845/Back+to+School+Fair.png Fair Housing Newsletter - August 2024 - Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight - Children Beyond Our Border - Back to School Fair We continued our back to school events earlier in August with the back to school health fair in Gainesville. Both the Eviction Prevention and Fair Housing team got the chance to share resources and information at Children BIt was an amazing Saturday event at the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Palatka for the Police Athletic Association’s annual back to school event. Hundreds of families and students receiving back-to-school backpacks and supplies, along with dozens of partners and advocates helping out throughout the day.eyond our Borders biggest health fair of the year. Thank you so much for having us! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/c767766a-e427-4de9-9f27-99136058df9c/Back+to+School+Fest.png Fair Housing Newsletter - August 2024 - Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight - Back to School Fest (Palatka) It was an amazing Saturday event at the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Palatka for the Police Athletic Association’s annual back to school event. Hundreds of families and students receiving back-to-school backpacks and supplies, along with dozens of partners and advocates helping out throughout the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/c2796bea-1cd9-4c18-a0a1-4f28cc393583/Flagler+Cares.png Fair Housing Newsletter - August 2024 - Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight - Flagler Cares Our Program Manager and Attorney, Joseph Cordova, got the chance to have another great Flagler Cares Help Night in Palm Coast. It is always great to see our network of advocates (and friends!) and community members accessing resources and our legal consultations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/79bef146-edf1-4d10-8e44-9d98411e4390/FH+Workshop.png Fair Housing Newsletter - August 2024 - Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight - Space Coast Apartment Association Fair Housing Workshop Thank you Space Coast Apartment Association for a wonderful day of Fair Housing training and letting us be a part of your efforts. Such a great group of folks filled with thoughtful questions and some unique stories. Happy to have engaged with all of them! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/31796c03-7279-4c93-9387-87c268fde5a1/FH+Presentation+.png Fair Housing Newsletter - August 2024 - Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight - Entryway Fair Housing Presentation We started our partnership with the Entryway program at the end of the last grant year and we’re delighted to continue bringing fair housing information to their participants. Thank you so much to Jessica for continuing to include us in your participant training. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/818bb744-a7fe-478d-b7c3-bb6c1be0b7ae/AAGO.png Fair Housing Newsletter - August 2024 - Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight - Apartment Association of Greater Orlando (AAGO) Presentation This month, our Fair Housing team got the chance to go back to our long time partners at AAGO to present another full day workshop on fair housing for housing providers and real estate professionals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/4682b291-d563-4f72-af72-32603f26a7f4/Networking+Event.png Fair Housing Newsletter - August 2024 - Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight - Partnership of Stronger Families Networking Event in Gainesville Fair Housing and Eviction Prevention came together to gather at this networking fair, bringing together over 20 organizations in Alachua County. We were able to connect with social service professionals who continue to impact our community everyday. We hope to collaborate with our new contacts soon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/69c3a78e-81b9-4a86-b02d-59e3093afa5f/Legal+Clinic.png Fair Housing Newsletter - August 2024 - Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight - Alachua County Eviction Prevention Legal Clinic If you have a housing or legal question that you would like to consult an attorney about, please join us the third Friday of every month at the Alachua County Headquarter Library Branch from 10am-1pm to speak to an attorney for FREE. The Eviction Prevention team is at the HQ Library every Friday, if you have any questions or concerns, stop by! https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2024-07 monthly 0.5 2024-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/136d189d-f2ce-4ad1-9838-ec5b29b95730/August+Outreach+Calendar+Draft+2+%282%29+%281%29.png Fair Housing Newsletter - July 2024 - Alachua County Project Spotlight - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/0cb3b752-9510-4852-b846-792396e634e1/NFHA.JPG Fair Housing Newsletter - July 2024 - Alachua County Project Spotlight - National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) Conference The Fair Housing team started off the new grant year attending the NFHA Conference in Washington,D.C. It was a great three days of sharing Fair Housing updates that got us started strong this new year. Great speakers and break out sessions as always! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/50c346ac-e34e-4b4c-b610-58e2c8af2d35/Tri+County+Back+to+School.JPG Fair Housing Newsletter - July 2024 - Alachua County Project Spotlight - Tri County Back to School Big time for back to school events as the start of a new school year quickly approaches! We kicked off our back to school efforts with a great event with over 300 families in Chiefland at the end of the month. We got to share our new outreach materials and talk to families about their rights and protections under the Fair Housing Act. https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2024-06-year-review monthly 0.5 2024-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/01589e22-2f51-4d27-8fec-bae736f6357f/FH+Mock+Trial.png Fair Housing Newsletter - June 2024 - A Year in Review - Mock Trial In Spring 2022, we partnered Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida and the Apartment Association of Greater Orlando and designed and performed a mock trial using law students from the University of Florida and Barry Law School. Earlier this month, we all got back together again and had a viewing of the Mock Trial video and delivered a presentation of best practices and strategies regarding Fair Housing violations and litigation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/c3f6f516-a6e0-4eda-b00e-5b36f745eaea/Social+Innovation+Summit.png Fair Housing Newsletter - June 2024 - A Year in Review - Social Innovation Summit 2024 Our Outreach Coordinator, Pia Molina, attended this social impact conference to learn more about the different kinds of outreach efforts available to nonprofits and philanthropic efforts. This was a great opportunity to learn about methods and ideas for outreach that think outside the box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/671367cf-1826-4f72-b987-17c1f82eab5a/Daytona+College.png Fair Housing Newsletter - June 2024 - A Year in Review - Daytona College Annual Community Event What a fun day of outreach, as Daytona College not only hosted several organizations, but offered free haircuts, massages, and food!! Thank you for letting us be a part of your efforts! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/53029528-1334-4885-a5b6-3126a3e219c2/Social+Equity+Leadership+Conference.png Fair Housing Newsletter - June 2024 - A Year in Review - Social Equity Leadership Conference 2024 This conference was such an eye opener to all the data and research that exposes just how far we still need to go as a society, culture, and government when it comes to giving all people equal access and voice in the administration and implementation of programs and access to resources. A great way to step away for a few days and reimagine some of our own efforts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/3ff0827a-0335-4289-ad7c-bf882c7760a9/Pierson+Food+Drive.png Fair Housing Newsletter - June 2024 - A Year in Review - Pierson Food Drive Thank you Flagler Beach Rotary Club for another big food drive. We assisted with serving over 400 families with food and grocery items in West Volusia County. Each month, the Rotaries and so many other volunteers join in on the efforts. Nor rain, nor sleet, nor HEAT!!! ever stops them! https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2024-05-lgbtq-protections monthly 0.5 2024-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/d658342f-8f5c-400f-bc95-471be87ca603/Learn+to+Read Fair Housing Newsletter - May 2024 - LGBTQ+ Protections - Learn to Read We are always so grateful when we get a chance to go back to one of our most prized partners Learn to Read of St. John’s County. What a treat it was to deliver a presentation on Fair Housing to 13 Adult Language Learners representing 9 different countries and 4 languages in one room! Via a variety of activities and interactive lessons, attendees not only learned about their rights, but got to practice their English skills as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/ce2b1f76-17b3-4228-b9a5-76323aed39e1/Volusia+migrant+education Fair Housing Newsletter - May 2024 - LGBTQ+ Protections - Volusia County Migrant Education Pia presented to the parents staff part of the Volusia County Migrant Education program. It was a full room full of great information and good food being passed around. We are thankful for connections that allow us to reach migrant workers in Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/25c8c293-cdde-4539-8d1b-6442b58d4244/Children+Beyond+our+Borders+health+fair Fair Housing Newsletter - May 2024 - LGBTQ+ Protections - Children Beyond our Borders Health Fair We got the chance to participate in the quarterly health fair put on by Children Beyond our Borders in Gainesville. The health fair was an awesome collaboration between many community partners to bring health access to families in the area. It was great to be part of this community event with our information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/14c57854-8e0b-4f01-bbea-d0a2c3ac635d/Brevard+affordable+housing+summit Fair Housing Newsletter - May 2024 - LGBTQ+ Protections - Brevard County Affordable Housing Summit What an event! Over 200 community members attended this full-day conference including mayors and representatives from Palm Bay, City of Cocoa, Melbourne and Brevard County. We were thrilled to be given “Back By Popular Demand” status and deliver a Fair Housing presentation for the second year in a row. https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2024-04-fair-housing-wisdom monthly 0.5 2024-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/2c14cb84-209f-4459-b7b6-339dee1b8130/image-asset.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2024 - Fair Housing Wisdom - Orlando Pride Center’s Trans Day of Visibility Our Outreach Coordinator, Pia Molina, got the chance to present information about the intersection between Fair Housing and LGBTQ+ rights at Orlando Pride Center’s first Trans Day of Visibility. It was a packed event with a lot of uplifting community updates on the state of trans rights in Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/4cc707fa-19e4-449e-9c85-fe1723395b17/Screenshot+2024-05-06+at+5.47.15%E2%80%AFPM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2024 - Fair Housing Wisdom - Apartment Association of Greater Orlando Fair Housing Training Our Fair Housing team, including Survivor Advocacy attorney, Erika Recek, got together to present a full day of Fair Housing information to housing providers part of the Apartment Association. As always, this is a great opportunity for our team to learn more about Fair Housing questions from the housing provider community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/62838ec9-8848-48b1-8e7a-adfa526b9b52/Screenshot+2024-05-06+at+5.49.06%E2%80%AFPM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2024 - Fair Housing Wisdom - City of Orlando Fair Housing Month Event Our Fair Housing attorneys presented information on Reasonable Accommodations and LGBTQ+ protections under Fair Housing as part of the City of Orlando’s event for Fair Housing Month 2024. It was an engaging time with plenty of great questions for us to think about together. Thank you so much for having us! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/1dd167e4-6c51-4278-99b8-21591ae371d0/Screenshot+2024-05-06+at+5.50.40%E2%80%AFPM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2024 - Fair Housing Wisdom - Free Grocery Store and FLS Food Justice Workshop As part of our Fair Housing Month events, Pia collaborated with Gainesville’s Free Grocery Store organization to put together information on how Fair Housing often intersects with families and residents facing food insecurity. It was a great way to support the mutual aid efforts happening every day in Gainesville while pairing it up with the work we do. A huge thank you to all the organizers who worked with us to make this event possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/e708d277-7bce-4753-a17f-e605482cce6b/Screenshot+2024-05-06+at+5.51.44%E2%80%AFPM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2024 - Fair Housing Wisdom - Survivors Rock Resource Event with the University of Florida Office of Victim Services April is also Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and this last week of April is also National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Our Survivor Advocacy Attorney Erika Recek was able to provide information on resources available for survivors, including the importance of Fair Housing rights that protect survivors of domestic violence and other crimes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/55135795-c3fd-4d90-87e0-9da6bd1248db/Screenshot+2024-05-06+at+5.52.48%E2%80%AFPM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2024 - Fair Housing Wisdom - Flagler County Spring Outreach Resource Event A great day, great turnout and great advocates providing everything from information to haircuts!! Located at the Cattleman’s Hall in Bunnell, FL, just another community event we’re grateful to be a part of! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/f6f8919d-f7d9-477d-8711-97fb573134ab/Screenshot+2024-05-06+at+5.53.41%E2%80%AFPM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2024 - Fair Housing Wisdom - Bronson Food Mobile It is heating up here in North Florida but it was still another amazing day of mobile food distribution in Bronson, FL. We got the chance to participate in passing out food to about 200+ families in Levy county. We made sure everyone also went home with some Fair Housing information. Thank you again to Bread of the Mighty for always having us! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/3a6d82ae-5fc8-467a-a086-6381cb0238dd/Screenshot+2024-05-06+at+5.54.24%E2%80%AFPM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - April 2024 - Fair Housing Wisdom - The Lynx Bookstore Grand Opening & Coloring Book Launch Our last event for this month was our Coloring Book launch at The Lynx Bookstore Grand Opening in Gainesville, FL. It was an amazing turn out of community support for this new bookstore. Thank you to everyone who stopped by with enthusiasm and curiosity about our Fair Housing work. It was a great experience to be able to support by giving out our newly printed Coloring Book. https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2024-03-fair-housing-history monthly 0.5 2024-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/6787b693-5690-42b7-907a-eb2bd1eb6599/Screenshot+2024-04-02+at+11.04.05%E2%80%AFAM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - March 2024 - Fair Housing History - March 2nd - Partnership for Strong Families’ Brunch and Learn We got the chance to present with our eviction prevention team for families at the Partnership for Strong Families Library Partnership branch. It was a great opportunity to talk about all the ways Eviction Prevention and Fair Housing projects work together to ensure safe housing for Alachua County residents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/eceabcc0-9993-4c98-8037-bbf891437868/Screenshot+2024-04-02+at+11.07.04%E2%80%AFAM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - March 2024 - Fair Housing History - March 6- Flagler/ Volusia County: Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Summit and Resource Sharing Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/cd8f3960-3f3a-4c52-8ef9-129fbee5e1f2/Screenshot+2024-04-02+at+11.09.50%E2%80%AFAM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - March 2024 - Fair Housing History - March 25-29 - Flagler College Disability Awareness Week Florida Legal Services participated in 3 events throughout the week including speaking as a panelist, hosting a resource table, and moderating the ‘Being Michelle’ film screening discussion. These events reached several Flagler College students, faculty/staff, and St. Augustine community members. Thank you for letting us be a part of these efforts! https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2024-02-gender monthly 0.5 2024-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/a4152437-a99b-4efd-ab4b-e5a1a20d3548/Screenshot+2024-03-21+at+12.46.33%E2%80%AFPM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - February 2024 - Gender - February 24 - City of Orlando Fair Housing Fair Our Program Director, Joseph Cordova, and Survivor Advocacy Director, Erika Recek, attended the City of Orlando’s annual Fair Housing Fair this month. It was a great turn out, and as always, a great event full of fair housing resources. Thank you so much for having us this year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/87bdbf86-c9e2-4a1f-937a-c37460bb0413/Screenshot+2024-03-21+at+12.48.24%E2%80%AFPM.png Fair Housing Newsletter - February 2024 - Gender - February 29 - Palatka Resource Fair Our Outreach Coordinator, Pia Molina, got the chance to work with the Children’s Home Society (CHS) of Palatka to participate in their resource fair. The event was full of great resources and providers for the community to learn about. It was great to share the table with another one of our FLS projects, Connecting Kids to Coverage Thank you so much for having us, CHS! https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2024-01-race-color monthly 0.5 2024-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/82f11748-a649-40c6-b6a4-9d433f39aaf3/Suwannee+River+Area+Health+Education+Center%E2%80%99s+Health+%26+Wellness+Fair.png Fair Housing Newsletter - January 2024 - Race & Color - Suwannee River Area Health Education Center’s Health & Wellness Fair We started the year off with a community fair focusing on community health and wellness. It was a great opportunity to address the overlap between our work as Fair Housing advocates and the expansive definition of community wellness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/a07650cd-4943-4edf-a078-7863e921c58f/Diversity%2C+Equity+%26+Inclusion+Resource+Fair+at+Flagler+College.png Fair Housing Newsletter - January 2024 - Race & Color - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Resource Fair at Flagler College We are grateful for the opportunity to have not only met with students and staff as they walked through the event, but engage with community resources and future partners such as House of Prism, Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center and the DEI team at Flagler College itself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/325f37dd-e574-4fd5-9a9d-6f1075bc7e8e/Migrant+Education+Fair+Housing+presentation.png Fair Housing Newsletter - January 2024 - Race & Color - Migrant Education Fair Housing presentation Pia got the chance to present to the staff at the migrant education program based in Alachua County. It was wonderful to speak with community members who work directly with migrant populations to make sure they know the Fair Housing act is here for them, too. https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2023-12-affh monthly 0.5 2023-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/e5f86b84-43be-4952-9f0e-d1085263f3a4/Holiday+Resource+Fair.png Fair Housing Newsletter - December 2023 - Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing - Holiday Resource Fair for Haitian Crime Victims We got the chance to share Fair Housing information in Haitian Creole at the Holiday Fair planned and executed by our very own staff for the Enhancing Services to Haitian Survivors project. It is always great when we get to share our services in other languages. Thank you so much Anne for putting this together and inviting us to participate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/2e77730a-6d2a-4308-954c-f22806a10ff0/Learn+to+Read.png Fair Housing Newsletter - December 2023 - Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing - Learn to Read - Palatka Presentation Learn to Read of St. John’s is one of our wonderful partners that we get to work with throughout the year. This month we got to engage with their Palatka class and discuss Fair Housing Basics in English and Spanish, while at the same time assisting students with their English acquisition. Thank you so much for having us! https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2023-11-religion monthly 0.5 2023-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/b7489dd3-d058-4ab2-ab63-f3283f053dd5/Avalon+Presentation.png Fair Housing Newsletter - November 2023 - Religion - Avalon Presentation This month the Fair Housing team was invited to return to Avalon Park for their annual Fair Housing training. It is always a pleasure to present to housing providers and answer their questions about Fair Housing. We are thankful for this ongoing partnership with Avalon Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/4a751f12-7828-4543-8401-043138216534/Law+%26+Justice+Presentation.png Fair Housing Newsletter - November 2023 - Religion - Matanzas High School - Law & Justice Presentation Thanks you to Matanzas High School in Palm Coast for inviting us back to speak to your Law & Justice class, where we discussed the history of the Fair Housing Act and how to apply unique legal theories such as Disparate Impact to common practices. https://www.floridalegal.org/fh-newsletter/2023-10-oct monthly 0.5 2023-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/3f265f1b-9806-4ae3-b3e4-ae978696c742/Compassionate+St.+Augustine.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2023 - Domestic Violence - Compassionate St. Augustine Presentation on Fair Housing Thank you to Compassionate St. Augustine for welcoming our presentation on Fair Housing. Such a wonderful and spirited community and we are grateful for your efforts! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/58b473e5-5703-4dcb-8c9b-8f460742fb27/FH+Newsletter.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2023 - Domestic Violence - Alachua Conservation Trust’s Pride Our outreach coordinator participated in a couple of pride events in Gainesville this month. Our first event was at the Alachua Conservation Trust’s Prairie Creek location. It was a beautiful day at the preserve with a lot of fun organizations sharing their pride! Thank you so much for having us and letting us share about the work we do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/7195f02f-74eb-449c-ae74-5516a79eba5a/FH+Newsletter+2.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2023 - Domestic Violence - Gainesville Pride Festival The following weekend, Pia participated in Gainesville’s annual pride event. Over 400 people attended the event and showed their pride for the LGBTQ+ community in gainesville. It was another great opportunity to talk to people about us as a resource for the LBGTQ+ community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/5d89e7e5-3004-4464-b798-d93c7e49d225/FH+Newsletter+3.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2023 - Domestic Violence - Deland & Port Orange Trunk or Treat tabling Both Pia and our program director, Joseph Cordova, took part in trunk or treat events in Volusia County. Both family friendly events were great opportunities to talk about fair housing and the familial status protected class. A lot of candy and useful information was shared! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/4087e366-9ef9-44ab-a6ac-c2c89c76b64d/FH+Newsletter+4.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2023 - Domestic Violence - Aces in Motion (AIM) Family Workshop Pia participated in AIM’s after school family workshop. It was great to meet the families and parents of AIM’s program to share resources about fair housing. It was a great opportunity to be included with other community members and organizations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57b7aca99f7456e36f217f6d/e40fb4db-256d-40b8-b054-2b6b81ac18b1/FH+Newsletter+5.png Fair Housing Newsletter - October 2023 - Domestic Violence - Bread of the Mighty’s mobile food bank in Bronson, FL Earlier this year we got invited to participate in Bread of the Mighty’s monthly food bank in Bronson to hand out information about Fair Housing and the work we do to enforce the FHA. This month Pia was able to participate and help out in their mobile food bank. 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