Pathways to Fair Housing

07/20/2021

We are so excited to be apart such an amazing event with APAK Interpretation services! Please join on August 1, 2021 @ 5:00pm!

05/18/2021

Join us as we honor the following individuals who have supported Pathways to Success and have given back to the communites and for some, the State of Delaware:

Mayor Archie Campbell
Dr. Thomas Connelly
Jinni Forcucci
Jeanine O'Donnell
Tommy Rushin, Sr

We will also honor the following Pathways to Success students for their dedication and leadership:
Jakai Jones- Senior: Sussex Technical High School
Cierra Holmes- Junior: Seaford High School
Jhayden Holloman:-Senior: Cape Henlopen High School
Ximena Flores-Chimalpopoca- Senior: Milford High School

Featuring "SHADES OF BLUE"

The sensational "Shades of Blue" 1st Ladies of classic Jazz, Blues and R&B in Delaware.
Lite Fare and One Complimentary Drink Included.

FABULOUS ITEMS AND BAKED GOODS FOR RAFFLE!!!!!!

Tickets are on sale now!!

Early Bird tickets- $65 till May 28th

Early Bird Group Tickets (Table for 10)-$650 till May 28th

After May 28th

General Admissions- $85.00 till July 18th

General Admission Group Tickets (Table for 10)-$750 till July 18th

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05/11/2021

Wow this is powerful! Thank you Secretary Fudge!!!

Today I met with the Black Homeownership Collaborative, a group of committed nonprofit, civil rights, industry, housing counseling, and research organizations working on solutions to the racial homeownership gap.

HUD is committed to making equitable opportunities for homeownership a reality for more Black Americans and to ending unfair housing practices that exclude people from opportunity.

04/29/2021

We are so excited to introduce Ms. Melody Taylor!!!!!

Melody Taylor serves as the Regional Director for the Mid Atlantic Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. She serves the region in implementing programs and policies in all matters relating to fair housing, economic opportunity, civil rights, and nondiscrimination in the implementation of HUD programs.

Melody’s training, contributions and commitment to fair housing span a period of 20 years. Melody has an expansive civil rights career working with non-profit, human rights state and federal agencies including her work in program and policy development, and strategic planning for private and government entities.

Melody continues to lead the region in making significant contributions to dismantling barriers to equal access to opportunity. Notably the region has negotiated agreements with States, localities and private industry to increase the supply of affordable housing in neighborhoods of opportunity, supported mobility counseling initiatives, significant policy changes to ensure that persons with disabilities have fair and equal access.

We are proud to announce that Ms. Melody Taylor is one of our panalist for our Fair Housing Virtual Town Hall tonight from 6-8pm!!

We still have spots available! Sign up here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fair-housing-month-town-hall-webinar-education-action-tickets-149542055313

04/28/2021

FairHousingMonth

Today we are featuring Claudia Soso-Ducote' from the Delaware Division of Human Relations. We work very closely with her regarding Fair Housing and Equal Accommodation investigations.

We are very fortunate that she can assist with eliminating housing discrimination in the Hispanic communities in Sussex County!

We are 1 day away from our Fair Housing Virtual Town Hall so please don't get to register!! There is still time to sign up!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fair-housing-month-town-hall-webinar-education-action-tickets-149542055313

04/27/2021

FairHousingMonth

We are excited to announce our speakers for our Fair Housing Virtual Town Hall!!!

Loretta Benson: Executive Director of Ellendale Civic Association

Melody Taylor: Regional Director, Region III Mid Atlantic Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity

Tony Sierzega: Staff Attorney at Community Legal Aid Society

Senator Bryan Townsend (11th District), Majority Leader

Shyanne Miller: Campaign Manager, Building People Power,
Community Organizer, Network Delaware, H.O.M.E.S Campaign

Register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fair-housing-month-town-hall-webinar-education-action-tickets-149542055313

April 29th 6-8pm!!!

The purpose of this Fair Housing event is to raise awareness about the continued presence of housing discrimination and how we can fix it.

04/26/2021

Today we wanted to introduce the Director of Delaware Human Relations, Romona Fullman!

Delaware Human Relations promotes and enforces law against discrimination and foster amicable relationships among the states various racial, ethnic, and cultural groups and works to increase public awareness of civil and human rights in Delaware!

We are also days away from our April 29, 2021 Fair Housing Virtial Town Hall!!! Here is the link below to register!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fair-housing-month-town-hall-webinar-education-action-tickets-149542055313

04/22/2021

Today we are featuring Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice Outreach Don Peterson. We are honored to hear his powerful statement about why Fair Housing is so important!

Housing Discrimination is treating one person or group differently from others on the basis of their belonging to a protected class.

7 Federal Protected classes under the Fair Housing Act:
-Race
-Color
-Religion
-National Origin
-S*x
-Familial Status
-Disability

We 1 week away from our Faid Housing Virtual Town Hall on April 29, 2021!

Sign up Today!!!!!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fair-housing-month-town-hall-webinar-education-action-tickets-149542055313

04/21/2021

Today would like to introduce to you the wonderful Maria Bynum!

Maria Bynum was named the Field Office Director in Wilmington, Delaware in June, 2012. As field office director, Bynum coordinates outreach activities and program delivery to HUD customers and communities throughout the First State. She also serves as a liaison to mayors, city managers, elected representatives, state and local officials, and Congressional delegations in Delaware.

Bynum received the 2016 Regional Administrator’s Special Recognition award for her work in support of Delaware earning the distinction of being the third state in the nation to effectively end veterans homelessness. In 2018, Bynum was honored by the Delaware Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials by receiving the prestigious Robert S. Moyer Award for her outstanding contributions in the Housing and Community Development arena in the State of Delaware. She has been instrumental in providing information on the Department’s Initiatives to partners and stakeholders including Section 3, EnVision Centers, and Lead grants.

She began her federal career with the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. in 1989. Prior to that, Bynum spent time in front of the camera as a News Anchor with WBOC-TV in Salisbury, Md. Bynum resides in North Wilmington with her husband.

Thank you Mrs. Bynum for everything you do to make a difference!

04/20/2021

Today we are introducing a force of nature, Marcus Wright! He is a wealth of knowledge on the grassroots to state level.

Marcus Wright currently serves as the Outreach Coordinator for U.S. Senator Chris C***s in Kent and Sussex Counties. In this role, Marcus primarily focuses on education, minority outreach, faith-based outreach, labor, and nonprofits.

Marcus is experienced in public service, having worked stints with the US House Committee on Education and Labor and DE Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long. Marcus has also served roles as a youth advocate, student affairs specialist, and para-educator.

Marcus earned degrees from Delaware Tech and Delaware State University. In addition, Marcus is the Chairman of the Delaware chapter of United Rural Democrats, Director of Football Operations for Seaford Elite Travel Football, and a board member of Read Aloud Delaware.

Thank you Marcus for everything you do for the entire state of Delaware.

04/19/2021

"Housing is absolutely essential to human flourishing. Without stable shelter, it all falls apart."

Register today!!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fair-housing-month-town-hall-webinar-education-action-tickets-149542055313

04/16/2021

Today we are introducing Kevin Andrade who is the owner of The Voice Radio Network!

Kevin Andrade has been
a radio personality for more than 25 years, including his career as a broadcaster in his native Ecuador.

Kevin Andrade made two crucial decisions in 2003. The first was to leave a successful television career in Ecuador. The second was to bypass broadcast opportunities in Latin-rich Miami and head to Delaware.

Thank you Kevin for everything that you do for our community!!