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SOUTHWEST FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL

AZ · EIN 860530355 · $767K rev · operational · www.swfhc.org
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Southwest Fair Housing Council (SWFHC) works to eliminate illegal housing discrimination across Arizona through community outreach, education, research, and enforcement. The organization advocates for equal housing opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, disability, income, or background, ensuring that every Arizonan has access to fair housing.

activities · 5

what they do

direct service · 2
  • Investigating housing discrimination complaints
    Investigates allegations of housing discrimination, including through national testing projects, and provides support to individuals facing housing discrimination in Arizona.
  • Providing fair housing education and outreach Know Your Rights Education
    Offers free classes and community outreach to educate Arizonans, including tenants, housing providers, and industry professionals, about fair housing rights and responsibilities, both in-person and virtually.
advocacy · 3
  • Advocating for fair housing and enforcing anti-discrimination laws Advocacy for Housing Access & Equity
    Advocates for and facilitates the enforcement of Federal and State Fair Housing Acts and non-discriminatory ordinances, including representing individuals in administrative proceedings and securing settlements that mandate fair housing training and policy updates for housing providers.
  • Advocating for fair housing rights and enforcement Advocacy for Housing Access & Equity
    Advocates for individuals affected by housing discrimination, represents them in administrative proceedings, and works to enforce Federal and State Fair Housing Acts and non-discriminatory ordinances, contributing to settlements that include mandatory fair housing training and policy updates.
  • Protecting sources of income under fair housing laws Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing
    Contributes to the protection of various sources of income under local fair housing laws in Arizona cities like Tucson, Phoenix, and Tempe, preventing housing denials based on how individuals receive their income.
strategies · 21

how they think

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named programs · 3

what they call their work

Assistance Animal Advocacy
Educates the public on the rights of individuals with disabilities to live with assistance animals in housing.
Fair Housing Education
Provides free classes on fair housing rights and responsibilities to educate the community.
Housing Discrimination Investigation
Investigates complaints of housing discrimination and provides advocacy for affected individuals.
relationships · 37

who they work with

  • Arizona Attorney General Government — Lists the Arizona Attorney General's Office as a helpful contact for enforcing consumer protection and civil rights laws.
  • Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes Partner — Supported a public enforcement lawsuit filed by the Arizona Attorney General.
  • Arizona Attorney General’s Office Civil Rights Division Partner — Coordinated with the Arizona Attorney General's Office Civil Rights Division on a housing discrimination settlement.
  • Arizona Attorney General’s Office Civil Rights Division Partner — Coordinates with SWFHC on resolving allegations of disability-based housing discrimination and unlawful retaliation.
  • Arizona Attorney General’s Office Civil Rights Division Partner — Partnered with SWFHC to resolve a housing discrimination complaint through a settlement agreement.
  • Arizona Bar Foundation Partner — Maxine Becker, Lead Director of Public Information at Arizona Bar Foundation, serves as President of SWFHC's Board of Directors.
  • Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council Partner — Lists the Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council as a helpful contact for developing, monitoring, and reviewing the State Plan for Independent Living.
  • Central Arizona Shelter Services Partner — Richard Southee from Central Arizona Shelter Services serves as President-Elect of SWFHC's Board of Directors.
  • City of Phoenix: Equal Opportunity Department Government — Lists the City of Phoenix: Equal Opportunity Department as a helpful contact for ensuring compliance with laws regarding fair housing, employment, disability, public accommodations, and community relations/services.
  • City of South Tucson Housing & Community Development Partner — Betty Villegas, Director of City of South Tucson Housing & Community Development, serves on SWFHC's Board of Directors.
  • City of Tucson Planning Commission Partner — Executive Director Jay Young actively contributes to the commission.
  • City of Tucson: Housing and Community Development Department Government — Lists the City of Tucson: Housing and Community Development Department as a helpful contact for resources related to code enforcement, housing management, and Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher assistance.
  • Civil Rights Division of the Arizona Attorney General's Office Government — Requested the administrative order that authorizes SWFHC employees to represent individuals in fair housing cases.
  • Commission on Equitable Housing and Development Partner — Executive Director Jay Young actively contributes to the commission.
  • Community Legal Services Partner — Lists Community Legal Services as a helpful contact for property disputes, including housing issues like eviction or foreclosure.
  • Community Legal Services, Inc. Partner — Refers individuals to Community Legal Services, Inc. for copies of the Arizona Tenants’ Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.
  • Department of Justice Government — References the Department of Justice's affirmation of reasonable accommodations under the law.
  • Department of Justice (DOJ) Government — Involved in efforts to terminate critical fair housing grants, which SWFHC opposed.
  • Department of Justice (DOJ) Government — Receives funding from DOJ under the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP).
  • Family Housing Resources Partner — Lists Family Housing Resources as a helpful contact for providing quality, affordable housing through rental and home-buyer support programs.
  • Flagstaff Shelter Services Partner — Ross Schaefer, Executive Director at Flagstaff Shelter Services, serves on SWFHC's Board of Directors.
  • Frame Properties Limited Partnership Partner — Subject of a public enforcement lawsuit supported by SWFHC for alleged violations of the Arizona Fair Housing Act.
  • Housing Authority, Yuma Partner — Maria Moreno from Housing Authority, Yuma, serves on SWFHC's Board of Directors.
  • Landlord and Tenant Program Partner — Lists the Landlord and Tenant Program as a helpful contact for educational services and information for landlords and tenants.
  • Maricopa County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service Partner — Lists the Maricopa County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service as a helpful contact for matching clients with attorneys.
  • National Fair Housing Alliance Partner — Executive Director Jay Young serves on the board.
  • Pima Council on Aging (PCOA) Partner — Lists Pima Council on Aging (PCOA) as a helpful contact for promoting dignity and respect for aging and advocating for independence for older adults in Pima County.
  • Progress Arizona Partner — Alex Alvarez, Executive Director at Progress Arizona, serves as Treasurer of SWFHC's Board of Directors.
  • Southern Arizona Legal Aid (SALA) Partner — Lists Southern Arizona Legal Aid (SALA) as a helpful contact for free legal services for people with limited financial means.
  • Supreme Court of Arizona Government — Issued an administrative order authorizing SWFHC employees to represent individuals in fair housing cases.
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