Fair Housing Project - Alaska Legal Services

"A Matter of Place" Screening and Fair Housing Discussion
2017-04-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Anchorage) | Rasmuson Hall, University of Alaska Anchorage, 3211 Providence Dr., Anchorage, AK, 99508, United States
Join ALSC’s Fair Housing Project as we come together during Fair Housing Month for a screening of the short film “A Matter of Place,” which tells the stories of victims of housing discrimination and how enforcement of fair housing laws is vital to ensure equal housing opportunity for all. This will be followed by a discussion of fair housing issues facing our community.
Open to the general public. No charge to attend. Presented by Alaska Legal Services Corporation and the UAA Multicultural Center.

Location: UAA Rasmuson Hall, Room 117

"America Divided" Screening and Fair Housing Discussion
2017-04-25 15:00 - 17:00 | BP Energy Center, 900 E Benson Blvd,, Anchorage, AK, 99508, United States
Join ASLC’s Fair Housing Project as we come together during Fair Housing Month for a screening of “America Divided: 102,” This episode of the docu-series by legendary TV producer Norman Lear explores issues related to gentrification and goes undercover to expose racial discrimination in housing. This will be followed by a discussion of local Fair Housing issues and how we can further equal housing opportunity and inclusiveness in our community.
Open to the general public. No charge to attend.
Click here for a map of the BP Energy Center.

Basics of Fair Housing Workshop (Anchorage)
2017-04-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Access Alaska, 1217 E 10th Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Free training for advocates and community members regarding the basics of the Fair Housing Act, including disability-related issues and reasonable accommodations. Presented by ALSC’s Fair Housing Project.

UAA Housing Fair
2017-04-11 10:00 - 14:00 | UAA Student Union, 2921 Spirit Way, Anchorage, AK, 99508, United States
The Fair Housingt Project will have a table at the University of Alaska Anchorage Housing Fair to provide students with information about their rights under fair housing laws.

Anchorage Landlord-Tenant Legal Clininc
2017-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Fairview Community Recreation Center, 1121 E 10th Ave., Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Free Legal Clinic for people who have questions about fair housing laws, the Alaska Landlord Tenant Act, and their rights and obligations as either a landlord or a tenant.
Location: Fairview Community Recreation Center, 1121 E 10th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501.

Fair Housing Law Webinar (Alaska CLE)
2017-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 | AK
Join ALSC’s Pro Bono Training Academy and the Director of ALSC’s Fair Housing Project, Jeremy Baker, for a Basics of Fair Housing Law CLE on April 4, 10am-11am. Learn about what characteristics are protected and what type of housing transactions are covered under federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Find out about the criteria and process for requesting and evaluating reasonable accommodations in housing based on disability, including assistance animals. Learn about administrative and judicial enforcement options.
This program is approved for 1.0 General CLE in AK. ALSC asks that attendees commit to volunteering in the 6 months following the webinar.
To register or for more information, email Sarah Carver at scarver@alsc-law.org

Anchorage Landlord-Tenant Clinic
2017-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Fairview Community Recreation Center, 1121 E 10th Ave., Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Free Legal Clinic for people who have questions about the Alaska Landlord Tenant Act, and their rights and obligations as either a landlord or a tenant.

Project Homeless Connect - Anchorage
2017-01-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Egan Center, 555 W. 5th Ave., Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
Project Homeless Connect is a one-day, event to provide housing, services, and hospitality in a convenient one-stop model directly to people experiencing homelessness in Anchorage. It is a way to bring service providers, government agencies, and the general community together to address a problem that affects everyone. ALSC Fair Housing Project Staff will be available to answer questions and provide information about housing discrimination.

Project Homeless Connect - Wasilla
2017-01-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Curtis Menard Sports Center, 1001 S Clapp St., Wasilla, AK, 99654, United States

MLK Day Free Legal Clinic
2017-01-16 12:00 - 17:30 | Mountain View Community Center, 315 Price St, Anchorage, AK, United States
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., attorneys answer legal questions for free on MLK Day in Anchorage. These clinics are for low income Alaskans with civil legal needs that include family, landlord-tenant, and public benefits issues. ALSC Fair Housing Project Staff will be available to answer questions and provide information about housing discrimination. Note that MLK Day Clinics are also being held in Fairbanks and Juneau, and there is a call-in number available for Alaskans from other communities. For more information, see the Alaska Bar Association’s website.

"Ready to Rent" Class at Covenant House
2016-12-13 13:00 - 16:30 | AK
Free landlord-tenant class to teach renters their rights and responsibilities. The Fair Housing Project will be conducting a brief presentation during the class regarding fair housing rights.
Location: 755 A Street, Anchorage, AK 99501

Anchorage Landlord-Tenant Clinic
2016-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | AK
Free Legal Clinic for people who have questions about the Alaska Landlord Tenant Act, and their rights and obligations as either a landlord or a tenant.
Fairview Community Recreation Center, 1121 E 10th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

Basics of Fair Housing Workshop at Loussac Library
2016-11-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Loussac Public LIbrary, 3600 Denali St., Anchorage, AK, 99503, United States
The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status. This interactive presentation will offer an overview of rights and responsibilities under fair housing laws. Everyone is welcome to attend and the event is free of charge.
Presented by the Fair Housing Enforcement Project of Alaska Legal Services Corporation.

Free Legal Clinic for Veterans
2016-10-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Northway Mall, 3101 Penland Pkwy, Anchorage, AK, 99508, United States
Free consultations with an attorney regarding civil (not criminal) legal matters, including housing discrimination.
Advanced registration is required – call ALSC at (907) 222-4501
Presented by ALSC and Alaska Veterans Affairs.

Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness - Annual Meeting and Conference
2016-10-11 08:00 - 2016-10-12 17:00 | Anchorage Marriott Downtown, 820 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States

Mountain View Street Fair
2016-06-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Clark Middle School, 150 Bragaw St, Anchorage, AK, 99508, United States
Stop by the Fair Housing Enforcement Project’s booth at the Mountain View Street Fair!

Fair Housing Tester Training Session
2016-06-04 | Unnamed Venue, Anchorage, AK, United States
This Tester Training Session will be led by ALSC’s Fair Housing Investigation Coordinators. Click here for more information on our testing program, or call 222-4529 for details.

AK Child & Family's Family Night
2016-05-20 17:00 | AK Child & Family, 4600 Abbott Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99507, United States
The Fair Housing Enforcement Project will be at Family Night to provide information on fair housing laws and our program.

Fair Housing Tester Training Session
2016-04-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Unnamed Venue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
This Tester Training Session will be led by ALSC’s Fair Housing Investigation Coordinators. Click here for more information on our testing program.

Basics of Fair Housing Workshop - Alaska OWL Videoconference - Anchorage, Bethel, Dillingham, Fairbanks, Kenai, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Kotzebue, Valdez
2016-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Mountain View Branch Library, 120 Bragaw, Anchorage, AK, 99504, United States
Video conference via the Alaska OWL Program. The workshop will be held at Mountain View Branch Library in Anchorage, with the following libraries from around the state participating in real time via the OWL videoconferencing system: Bethel, Dillingham, Fairbanks, Kenai, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Kotzebue, Valdez.
Presented by the Fair Housing Enforcement Project at Alaska Legal Services Corporation.

Fair Housing Movie Screening and Poster Contest Awards
2016-04-20 18:00 - 19:30 | University of Alaska Anchorage, 3416 Seawolf Dr, Anchorage, AK, 99508, United States
Join us for the presentation of awards to the winners of the Fair Housing Month Poster Contest by Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz , as well as a screening of the short documentary “A Matter of Place” followed by a facilitated discussion of housing discrimination issues in Alaska. UAA Rasmuson Hall, Room 101. Parking is free!

Basics of Fair Housing Presentation - NAACP General Membership Meeting
2016-04-18 19:00 - 20:30 | YWCA, 324 East 5th Ave., Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
The Fair Housing Enforcement Project at Alaska Legal Services Corporation will provide an overview of your rights under fair housing laws at April’s NAACP Anchorage general membership meeting. This meeting is open to the general public.

Fair Housing Poster Contest - Deadline for Entries
2016-04-15 | AK
Entries are due to ALSC’s office by 5:00 pm on 4/15/2016. For more information on the poster contest, click here.

The Fair Housing Act: A Practical Guide to Leasing & Operating Apartment Rentals
2016-04-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Kinley’s Restaurant, 3230 Seward Highway, Anchorage, AK, 99503, United States
Event Flyer: Fair Housing_A Guide for Leasing and Operating Apartment Rentals

UAA Housing Fair
2016-03-30 11:00 - 14:00 | UAA Student Union, 2921 Spirit Way, Anchorage, AK, 99508, United States
The Fair Housing Enforcement Project will have a table at the UAA Housing Fair to provide students with information about their rights under fair housing laws.

Fair Housing Tester Training Session
2016-03-12 12:00 - 15:00 | Unnamed Venue, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States

Fair Housing Info Booth at UAA
2016-03-08 11:00 - 14:00, 2016-03-07 11:00 - 14:00, 2016-03-03 11:00 - 14:00 | University of Alaska Anchorage, 3416 Seawolf Dr, Anchorage, AK, 99508, United States
The Fair Housing Enforcement Project will be on campus to share information about our program and your rights under fair housing laws. Come and see us from 11am to 2pm in Rasmuson Hall outside the Multicultural Center (RH 106).

Fair Housing Tester Training Session
2016-02-06 12:00 - 15:00 | Unnamed Venue, Anchorage, AK, United States
