Erie County Fair Housing Partnership


Who We Are
Welcome! The Erie County Fair Housing Partnership was created in 1997 as a not-for-profit organization committed to promoting equal opportunity in housing for all residents of Western New York. The Partnership has a diverse representation from various segments of the community including government, banking, real estate, legal services, advocacy groups and community organizations (see list of current members).

Why Fair Housing is Important
Housing plays a large role in defining a person's quality of life. Where you live affects your access to social, cultural, educational and many other community amenities such as schools, transportation, employment, medical services, retail and professional services, recreational and entertainment opportunities and much more. Housing discrimination is an illegal obstacle to housing choice and denies people the opportunity to fully experience and enjoy the “American Dream” of choosing, owning and being responsible for their own house and home.

National Fair Housing Month is April
The Erie County Fair Housing Partnership, Inc. encourages residents to participate in the recognition of National Fair Housing Month this April. According to Bonny Evert, Chair of the Fair Housing Partnership, “The celebration of Fair Housing Month is an acknowledgment of the efforts and victories of all who have worked towards guaranteeing equal access to housing for all.”

Under Federal and State law, it is illegal to discriminate in the sale, rental and advertising of housing based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, disability, marital status, familial status, military status or sexual orientation. Within the City of Buffalo discrimination based upon lawful source of income, and gender identity and expression is also prohibited. The recognition of Fair Housing Month reinforces an awareness of the barriers that inhibit the ability of entire segments of our population to freely access the housing of their choice.


The Partnershp Offers Free Education and Outreach to the Public
 -  free fair housing presentations to audiences of all ages - contact Bonnie Evert, President 
 -  for schools a presentation using our "DOTS" coloring book - contact Diane Cadle 


Below:  Members of the Erie County Fair Housing Partnership and family members participated in the Walk for CommUnity sponsored by the National Federation for Just Communities of Western New York which took place on September 17, 2011 at the LaSalle Park Pavilion in Buffalo, NY.  The Partnership also sponsored the event.


Upcoming Events:
Civil Rights Aspects of Sustainability Conference -
Thursday, October 27 
Harlem Road Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road in Amherst NY.
The conference runs from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm with a Keynote Address, lunch with a moderated panel and breakout sessions in the afternoon.