Southcoast Fair Housing

Southcoast Fair Housing Promoting equal housing opportunities in RI, Southeastern MA, Cape Cod and the Islands, through education and outreach, enforcement, and advocacy.

SouthCoast Fair Housing is a private, non-profit fair housing organization serving Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and the Cape and Islands. Our mission is to eradicate housing discrimination and help build inclusive communities through education, outreach, advocacy, and enforcement. Fair housing is the right of all people to be free from discrimination in the rental, sale, or financing

of housing. The federal Fair Housing Act, originally passed in 1968, prohibits housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status and disability. Massachusetts fair housing law also prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, the receipt of public assistance or the use of a housing voucher, military or veteran status, and genetic information. Rhode Island fair housing law prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; sexual orientation; gender identity; marital status; the receipt of public assistance, disability income, alimony, and child support; the use of a housing subsidy; military or veteran status; and status as a victim of domestic violence.

Support fair housing in Massachusetts in just a few clicks! https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-your-legislators-to-su...
04/09/2026

Support fair housing in Massachusetts in just a few clicks! https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-your-legislators-to-support-fair-housing-in-massachusetts?source=email&
Over the past year, federal agencies have scaled back fair housing oversight and cut off funding for private fair housing groups that are already stretched thin. But fair housing goes beyond federal policy; states can further fair housing too.
Right now, the Massachusetts Legislature can take two major steps to promote equal access to housing in the Commonwealth:
✅ Fund local fair housing organizations through the annual state budget
✅ Pass a slate of pending fair housing bills
Contact your legislators today and urge them to support these fair housing priorities! https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-your-legislators-to-support-fair-housing-in-massachusetts?source=email&
Hearing from constituents like you can convince legislators to fund fair housing groups and pass these bills.

Support fair housing in Massachusetts in just a few clicks! https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-your-legislators-to-support-fair-housing-in-massachusetts?source=social&

Over the past year, federal agencies have scaled back fair housing oversight and cut off funding for private fair housing groups that are already stretched thin. But fair housing goes beyond federal policy; states can further fair housing too.

Right now, the Massachusetts Legislature can take two major steps to promote equal access to housing in the Commonwealth:

✅ Fund local fair housing organizations through the annual state budget
✅ Pass a slate of pending fair housing bills

Contact your legislators today and urge them to support these fair housing priorities! https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-your-legislators-to-support-fair-housing-in-massachusetts?source=social&

Hearing from constituents like you can convince legislators to fund fair housing groups and pass these bills.

April is National Fair Housing Month, commemorating the passage of the Fair Housing Act on April 11, 1968, which prohibi...
04/03/2026

April is National Fair Housing Month, commemorating the passage of the Fair Housing Act on April 11, 1968, which prohibits discrimination in housing, rentals, and financing based on race, color, national origin, religion, s*x, familial status, or disability.

As we continue fair housing efforts, we are committed to helping you know your rights, understand what constitutes discrimination, and know how to report it. Fair Housing is for all.
Visit southcoastfairhousing.org/intake-form/ to report housing discrimination.

04/02/2026

Because of supporters like you, 401Gives was successful at raising awareness and donations for important causes at SouthCoast Fair Housing. Thank you for donating, sharing, and engaging!

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03/31/2026

Today is the Day! Please support SouthCoast Fair Housing starting at 6am today, by going here: tinyurl.com/401givesSCFH.
Your donation can make an even greater impact:
• Board Match: The first $500 in donations to SouthCoast Fair Housing will be matched dollar for dollar by our Board, doubling your impact.
• Early Giving Matters: There are prize opportunities for nonprofits that meet certain giving thresholds at specific times. Donating early, especially right at 6:00am on March 31, between 6:00am and 8:00am on March 31, or at 12:00 noon on March 31, can help position us to qualify for these additional funds.

SouthCoast Fair Housing is excited to be a part of 401Gives! We have seen firsthand the amazing things that can happen w...
03/30/2026

SouthCoast Fair Housing is excited to be a part of 401Gives! We have seen firsthand the amazing things that can happen when our community comes together!
Help support hundreds of local nonprofits, in Rhode Island’s biggest giving day. Happening TOMORROW!!

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03/28/2026

We’re so excited to be a part of 401Gives! You can support our campaign by visiting tinyurl.com/401givesSCFH and donating on March 31st.

SAVE THE DATE: 401Gives is March 31st! You can be part of the celebration by giving to your favorite nonprofit (which we...
03/27/2026

SAVE THE DATE: 401Gives is March 31st!
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Housing Discrimination is illegal. Know your tenant rights!If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, fill out...
03/23/2026

Housing Discrimination is illegal. Know your tenant rights!
If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, fill out our online intake form:

southcoastfairhousing.org/intake-form/

Join SouthCoast Fair Housing in the fight against Housing Discrimination. Please visit southcoastfairhousing.org/testing...
03/19/2026

Join SouthCoast Fair Housing in the fight against Housing Discrimination.
Please visit southcoastfairhousing.org/testing/
Become a tester today!

03/02/2026

Fair Housing needs you! Become a tester today!

Earn while working to ensure housing opportunities for all:
- remote opportunities
- flexible schedule

Apply here: southcoatfairhousing.org/testing/

02/20/2026

Hiring testers: If you want to learn more about how you can help combat housing discrimination and earn money while doing it, visit southcoastfairhousing.org/testing/ for more information.

Address

257 Union Street
New Bedford, MA
02740

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(774) 473-9994

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