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Programs Fair continued from page 7 continued from page 7 Proud Ground Land Trust Preserves Affordable Home Buying Market The Land Trust, a non- profit corporation, purchases properties and then rolls them into a con- tractual agreement – a “trust” – that prohibits buy- ers and sellers of that property from raising the cost of the land for 100 years. The idea is to keep prices stable so that wage- earners on the low end of the spectrum can afford to buy homes. Proud Ground has served more than 160 first-time homebuyers making it the largest organization of its kind in the Northwest. More on their work at www.proudground.org. REACH Tackles Housing, Education, Community Livability Since 1982, REACH has pioneered affordable hous- ing and supportive programs that address com- plex challenges facing communities across the greater Portland metropoli- tan region. REACH has gained local, state and national acclaim for innovation and respon- siveness to difficult urban issues. Their work began with revitalization efforts in the neighborhoods of inner Southeast Portland, where we bought and reno- vated single family homes. Today, REACH owns and manages a portfolio of 1,852 units of affordable housing across the metro- politan region, including properties of Affordable Community Environments (ACE), located in Vancou- ver, Wash. REACH’s portfolio includes new and renovat- ed plexes, apartment buildings and mixed-use developments. REACH does not provide rental assistance but rather is a nonprofit property manage- ment company that owns and manages affordable and low-income housing. In addition to building and maintaining affordable housing, REACH offers several programs to help residents stay in their hous- ing, raise their standard of living, and connect to local resources and opportuni- ties. If you’re interested in renting housing from REACH, please visit http://reachcdc.org and click on “Search Homes.” You’ll find photos, loca- tions, eligibility criteria and “Frequently Asked Ques- tions.” Call 503-231-0682 with any questions. prohibition against discriminatory advertising applies to single-family and owner-occupied housing that is other- wise exempt from the Fair Housing Act. 3) Additional Protection if You Have a Disability If you or someone associated with you: • Have a physical or mental disability (including hearing, mobility and visual impairments, chronic alcoholism, chronic mental illness, AIDS, AIDS Related Complex and mental retardation) that substantially limits one or more major life activities • Have a record of such a disability or • Are regarded as having such a disability your landlord may not: • Refuse to let you make reasonable modifications to your dwelling or common use areas, at your expense, if neces- sary for the disabled person to use the housing. (Where reasonable, the landlord may permit changes only if you agree to restore the property to its original condition when you move.) • Refuse to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices or services if necessary for the dis- abled person to use the housing. If You Think Your Rights Have Been Violated HUD is ready to help with any problem of housing dis- crimination. If you think your rights have been violated, the Housing Discrimination Complaint Form is available for you to download, complete and return, or complete online and submit, or you may write HUD a letter, or tele- phone the HUD Office nearest you. You have one year after an alleged violation to file a complaint with HUD, but you should file it as soon as possible. Step 1: What to Tell HUD: • Your name and address • The name and address of the person your complaint is against (the respondent) • The address or other identification to the housing involved • A short description to the alleged violation (the event that caused you to PHOTO BY JERRY FOSTER HOUSING believe your rights were violated) • The date(s) to the alleged violation Step 2:Where to Write or Call: • Send the Housing Discrimination Complaint Form or a letter to the HUD Office nearest you or you may call that office directly. If You Are Disabled HUD also provides: • A toll-free TTY phone for the hearing impaired: 1-800- 927-9275. • Interpreters • Tapes and braille materials • Assistance in reading and completing forms April 22, 2015 The Portland and Seattle Skanner Page 9
