FAIR HOUSING CONTACT SERVICE

60TH ANNIVERSARY

A year of events in celebration of 60 years of advocacy and education.

Fair Housing Contact Service is one of the oldest fair housing organizations in the country. We are gearing up to celebrate our 60th anniversary with a year’s worth of events! These events will tell the story of housing in our community and celebrate our legacy while asking the question “why do we still need to exist?”

THE MAIN EVENTS

Registration will open soon!
Pre-register to make sure you are sent
registration details as soon as it opens!

Run, walk, or roll along a 5k for fair housing. It’s more than just a race—it’s a powerful journey through the past with a chance to win prizes and champion housing justice.

Location:
To be announced soon!

Schedule:

7 am – Registration
8 am – 1 Mile Fun Run Starts
8:30 am – 5k Starts

Packet pick-up will take place Thursday, April 24 from 4 pm – 7 pm.

Pricing coming soon.

Immerse yourself in a unique exploration of housing through the transformative power of art. This event invites you to experience the profound intersection of art, justice, and housing, offering perspectives that are often overlooked. Through music, spoken word, photography, visual arts, and theater, we’ll delve into deeper narratives that urge us to consider the ways art can illuminate and challenge our understanding of housing in America.

Location:
Summit County Land Bank
400 S Portage Path, Akron, OH 44320

Pricing:
Free to attend!
Registration is not required but encouraged.

An unforgettable 60th birthday celebration to honor our remarkable journey. This dinner will feature delicious food, refreshing drinks, vibrant entertainment, and a curated history of fair housing in our community. It’s more than just a party—it’s a grand celebration of progress, legacy, and the ongoing quest for housing justice!

Location:
House Three Thirty
532 W Market St, Akron, OH 44303

Pricing:
$100 with donation-based options available.