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  • Cleveland City Council approves creation of the Cleveland Housing Investment Fund

      (Plain Press November 2024) At its September 30th meeting, Cleveland City Council passed legislation to create a $100 million Cleveland Housing Investment Fund. The 16 members in attendance voted unanimously to approve the fund proposed by Mayor Justin Bibb’s administration.   A statement from Cleveland City Council about the legislation says that the fund…

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  • Legal Aid Can Help with Rental Housing Questions

    by Tonya Sams      There are a number of questions that may come up when you are tenant of a rental property. Renters may feel that they have very few rights because they do that own the property that they dwell in. If tenants are unaware of their rights, they can be taken advantage of…

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  • Start 2023 right with help from Legal Aid

    by Tonya Sams      It’s time to enjoy the holiday season! 2022 is almost over, but it’s never too early to start getting your affairs in order for the new year and The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland can help!      Legal Aid has been offering free civil legal services to those with low incomes…

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  • What can Cleveland do to be a more welcoming city to low-income families with children?

    What can Cleveland do to be a more welcoming city to low-income families with children? by Chuck Hoven (Plain Press, April 2021)         Cleveland has an opportunity to create a more just society within our borders. A unique time has come when we, with proper planning, can take advantage of federal dollars and address the needs of…

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  • Forum examines protections for tenants

    Forum examines protections for tenants by Jack Barnes On March 17th Organize! Ohio hosted a zoom forum event called “Expanding Tenant Protections: Pay to Stay and Source of Income” as part of the Ohio Fair Lending & Vital Communities Brown Bag Forum series. Moderated by Cuyahoga Affordable Housing Alliance (CAHA) Chair Phil Star, meeting attendees heard from…

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  •   COVID-19 evictions could leave more women without a vote by Malcolm Burnley and Rachel Dissell, The Fuller Project  This story was originally published by The Fuller Project, a nonprofit newsroom reporting on issues that affect women. (Plain Press, September 2020)       Lynn Rodemann walked up the driveway, a mask fixed tightly to her face. A…

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