Hurricane Sandy devastated much of the Northeast, with major disaster areas declared across four states. Yet it is often times of great adversity that bring out the best in us all. Throughout the affected areas and throughout the country, communities have come together, hearts and doors have opened, and the warmth of collective compassion is [...]
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In observance of October’s National Disability Awareness Month, yesterday Acting Assistant Secretary Mark Johnston joined Advocates for HUD Employees with Disabilities and the Office of Department Equal Employment Opportunity to recognize the indispensable contributions people with disabilities make in our communities and workplaces. During the ceremony Acting Assistant Secretary Johnston said: “For generations, people with [...]
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Last week, we announced a $20,000 settlement, the latest in a series of important HUD enforcement actions across the country to address denials of home loans to women because they are pregnant or on maternity leave. We are able to aggressively pursue this type of discrimination because of organizations like Momrising that work to end [...]
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It was three years ago on a steamy August afternoon when HUD, the Justice Department and Westchester County, New York came together to celebrate a landmark civil rights agreement. At the time, Secretary Donovan said, “The agreement we announce today demonstrates Westchester County’s commitment to make sure its neighborhoods are open to everyone, regardless of [...]
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USA Today writes Home Values Have Turned the Corner, Zillow Says. “Positive Housing News Keeps Rolling In,” headlines The Wall Street Journal. “Temporary Homeless Shelter Approved for Barrio Logan,” NBC 7 San Diego. Columbia Daily Tribune prints Public Housing Plans Set for Discussion. Knoxville News Sentinel publishes “Grant to Help ET Vets at Risk of [...]
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