Evanston Organizations/Events A to Z
| Open Communities | |
| Address: | 614 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093-2308 |
| Contact: | Gail Schechter, Executive Director |
| E-mail: | info@open-communities.org |
| Phone: | 847-501-5760 |
| Fax: | 847-501-5722 |
| Description: | Open Communities fights discrimination through Fair Housing education and advocacy; counsels local homeowners in Foreclosure Prevention, works to create better living environments through its Landlord and Tenant Advice Program/.
Homesharing is a free service which matches persons seeking affordable housing with home providers who wish to remain in their homes. |
| Notes: | Recruits and trains immigrants to become active community leaders through Immigrant Integration program. Open Communities trains and sends volunteers into the field to pose as home-seekers - renters or buyers. Volunteers submit factual reports of their experience to help determine if a pattern of discrimination exists. Individuals from all ethnic and racial groups are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about becoming a Housing Tester: 847/501-4352.
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| Updated 2/13/2013 | |
