Despite city and federal laws prohibiting discrimination against voucher holders, advocates at the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council say landlords still find ways to deny housing to those relying on assistance.
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council
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5 things to know and do the week of Oct. 30
Prepare to tech-or-treat; take your kid to get a free haircut; brush up on your line dancing skills; attend a presentation on housing; and encourage children to attend the weekly after-school club at the Milwaukee Public Library Zablocki Branch.
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New education campaign helps Milwaukeeans fight home-appraisal discrimination
The Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council is helping residents identify and avoid appraisal discrimination.
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Are you a homeowner looking to make improvements? Here are some programs and services that can help you.
Here are organizations that offer help for homeowners looking to make repairs and improvements.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Jan. 20
Attend the opening of the “Music to My Fingers” exhibition; check out the “mutual aid shed” organized by Metcalfe Park Community Bridges; join a conversation on Black public health; participate in the winter coat drive organized by Voces de la Frontera; and attend Amani United’s neighborhood housing and economic development meeting.
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A legacy of past choices: Milwaukee’s housing crisis explained
Despite efforts from more than 70 organizations, Milwaukee is still struggling with affordable housing. Here’s why.