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We're a leading voice for housing, economic and social justice in Chicago's northern suburbs. RTs ≠ Endorsement. Formerly Interfaith Housing Center of the NS.

Evanston, IL
Joined October 2012
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Open Communities has worked to set up Evanston residents who have fallen behind in their mortgage payments with support through the Homeowners Assistance Fund. ow.ly/jS7m30siHOn
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Help families & individuals stay housed. Overlapping Onion Data Conundrum @OpenCommNS is building a better database to support those in need. Find out more: ow.ly/CsVI50B1BsK #NationalDayofCivicHacking #volunteer #hackathon #fairhousing #techforgood #chicago #database
Interfaith Solidarity Rally At Des Plaines Islamic Community Center dlvr.it/NXMwKM
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Proud 2 see @jvplive's Carol Muskin on streets for trans rights Friday brandishing @micahbazant beautiful artwork! #transupfront nitter.cf/WindyCityTimes1/status…
NFHA's statement on the confirmation of Mnuchin as Treasury Secretary: bit.ly/2lhbDF9
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State of Our Communities event in Evanston today. #BelieveAndResist #twill
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It was an honor to have my voice heard at @OpenCommNS #BelieveAndResist event. Here's a transcript of my speech: jessss.com/blog/2017/2/12/th…
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Replying to @janschakowsky
@janschakowsky @OpenCommNS we believe we can win! Together, organize strategize prioritize – at Evanston, IL
We do not live in a bubble because we are a diverse community that looks like the rest of the world~@janschakowsky @OpenCommNS event
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The long war on the Fair Housing Act trib.al/NqnHcqF
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De-segregating communities may get much harder--excellent explainer via @Tanvim w/ input from @metrosolomon citylab.com/housing/2017/02/…
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Replying to @ACLU
In Morton Grove, Il with @ChicagoJVP @OpenCommNS and Muslim Education Center
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1000 people marching together in Morton Grove to say #NoWallNoBan yes to refugees and yes to sanctuary. U listening @GovRauner? – at Morton Grove, IL
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Standing room only! @ChicagoJVP @AAAJ_AAJC @OpenCommNS
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Our supporters are growing. Chicago will not stand for this. Come to ORD Terminal 5 #NoBanNoWallCHI #NoMuslimBan
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MCC, @ChicagoJVP, @OpenCommNS, @TzedekChicago and others are sponsoring a youth empowerment event this Saturday!
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The lawsuit contains evidence from more than 2,300 foreclosures owned and maintained by Fannie Mae. nextcity.org/daily/entry/law…
Fair Housing Advocates Sue Fannie Mae for Neglecting Minority Neighborhoods nextcity.org/daily/entry/law… #fairhousing
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Congrats @lesleywilliams @Curts_Cafe Susan T and justice day volunteers for @OpenCommNS on your awards tonight. Good crowd during Cubs game!
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Congrats to @lesleywilliams in recognition of her commitment to social justice. @OpenCommNS nitter.cf/lesleywilliams/status/…