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MFHC provides free legal services to those who have experienced housing discrimination, in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden, and Worcester counties.

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News & Events

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MFHC in Solidarity with the AAPI Community

March 24, 2021

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Bill filed in MA that would make long-overdue changes to the MA Lead Law

It is time to strengthen the MA Lead Law to fully protect our youngest and most vulnerable residents from childhood lead poisoning, housing discrimination, evictions, and racial injustice.

March 15, 2021

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MFHC Staff Attorney Job Opening

MFHC is hiring a staff attorney. Please see the attached description.

February 11, 2021

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Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

MFHC's October 2020 Newsletter

October 30, 2020

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MFHC Receives Grant to Help Holyoke Residents Avoid Eviction

The Massachusetts Fair Housing Center has recently received CDBG funding from the city of Holyoke to help Holyoke residents who are facing housing issues due to COVID-19-related job loss or illness. Please spread the word about this program!

October 30, 2020

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Breaking News in MFHC’s case against HUD: Disparate Impact survives!

Last night, a federal judge in Springfield, Massachusetts issued a nationwide Preliminary Injunction to prevent implementation of HUD’s new Disparate Impact Rule. The Court ruled that there was a likelihood of success on the merits of MFHC’s claim and that if the Rule were enacted it could cause irreparable harm to MFHC. Further, the Court observed that HUD’s new rule represented a “massive overhaul” of its 2013 Disparate Impact Rule and that HUD’s justifications for changing the rule were inadequate. We are immensely grateful for this ruling to preserve access to justice for all victims of housing policies that have a discriminatory effect. We also applaud our brilliant attorneys at Lawyers for Civil Rights and Anderson & Kreiger LLP for this stunning victory.

October 28, 2020

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July 2020 Newsletter

Protect your right to housing and health during this global pandemic

July 9, 2020

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A Statement on Racial Injustice by the Board and Staff of the Massachusetts Fair Housing Center

June 5, 2020