Addison County Community Trust issued the following announcement on April 9.
Looking for something to do this weekend?
Head over to Burlington City Hall and check out the Fair Housing Exhibit: Celebrate Inclusive Communities and the Importance of Home.
Housing is a basic human right and everyone deserves equitable access to safe, accessible, and stable homes, free from discrimination. Having enough quality, affordable, and inclusive homes helps build vibrant communities, and promotes economic growth and opportunity for all. In the face of the ongoing housing crisis in Vermont, where there simply aren’t enough homes for people of all income levels - especially those of lower income and the most vulnerable in our communities - and as we emerge from the covid-19 pandemic, housing justice is of paramount importance.
April marks the anniversary of the 1968 passage of the Fair Housing Act, which was intended to put an end to inequities in our housing system, eliminate racial segregation, and guarantee that everyone has the right to obtain a home of their choice, free from discrimination. Visit the City Hall Gallery at 149 Church Street in Burlington to learn more about the history of the Fair Housing Act, your rights and responsibilities under Federal and Vermont law, and how Fair Housing is connected to the challenges and opportunities of Vermont’s current housing landscape.
This exhibit runs April 5-29 and was created by the Fair Housing Project of CVOEO with illustrations by Corrine Yonce.
To check out other Fair Housing events happening this month, visit https://fairhousingmonthvt.org/event-calendar
Original source can be found here.
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