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Larson Announces $600,000 in Federal Funding for Connecticut Fair Housing Center

September 26, 2013

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $626,781 in federal funding for the Connecticut Fair Housing Center, Inc. in Hartford. The funding, awarded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fair Housing Initiatives Program, will be used to better ensure compliance with federal fair housing laws to improve the effectiveness of foreclosure prevention programs, fair lending and other initiatives.

"As we continue our economic recovery, it is crucial that we effectively monitor housing practices to ensure that Connecticut residents are being treated equally and fairly," said Congressman Larson. "Connecticut Fair Housing provides homebuyers and homeowners in Greater Hartford and Connecticut with an invaluable service by identifying and eliminating unfair housing practices. I am glad they have been awarded this funding and know it will help them continue their vital work for our communities and ultimately our economy."

"It is an honor to be the only organization in the state to receive HUD funding to continue our fair housing testing, investigation and enforcement work, in addition to enabling us to expand our fair lending and foreclosure prevention work. We are particularly looking forward to working with our national partners to ensure that homeowners in foreclosure are not victimized by discrimination when they attempt to modify their mortgages," said Erin Kemple, Executive Director, Connecticut Fair Housing Center.

The funding for The Connecticut Fair Housing Center includes a $325,000 renewal of their previous Private Enforcement to investigate and enforce alleged violations of the Fair Housing Act. In addition, the award includes a complementary $301,781 grant under the Fair Housing Organization Initiative, to build their capacity to serve areas with Limited English Proficiency.

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