Oversees issues of housing discrimination. This includes landlord and tenant rights and responsibiliites and required repair and maintenance to rental properties.

Provides advocacy, assistance with legal and immigration information, and media education on issues of importance to the Asian-Pacific community.

Investigates charges of discrimination in employment, public accommodations, housing, credit and higher education on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, ancestry, military status, or familial status. Must file complaints within six months (or one year for housing complaints) of the alleged act of discrimination. OCRC must make a finding within one year after the charge is filed. OCRC staff may go to business or community to conduct training on Ohio laws against discrimination as defined in Revised Code Section 4112.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) recognizes and protects the civil rights of people with disabilities. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. SOCIL provides assistance in addressing discrimination and barriers to access in the community, including housing, employment, transportation, and recreation.

Serves as the County Fair Housing Coordinator and answers fair housing questions or complaints.

Provides training and opportunities for adult volunteers to work with people with HIV/AIDS, help with special events, and perform various office tasks.

Investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, credit, higher education, and public accommodations. May file a complaint on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, age, military status, and marital or familial status. Mediation to help settle disputes dealing with discrimination may be offered to those who have filed a complaint.

Offers a variety of assistance to people who believe they may be victims of illegal housing discrimination. Helps gather evidence to support a claim of illegal discrimination. Discusses enforcement options and provides support with filing complaints with the Department of Housing and Urban Development and/or initiating legal action.

Provides class action lawsuit assistance for individuals who believe that they have been denied equal access to employment or that they have been treated unfairly as employees. Challenges all forms of racial, national origin, and sexual discrimination in the workplace, both private and governmental, including discrimination by federal, state, and local agencies. The Project is acclaimed for litigating complex and often protracted class action lawsuits on behalf of women and minorities.

Provides fair housing services for Madison County residents

The Fair Housing Amendments Act specifically prohibits discrimination in any area of housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap/disability or familial status. We provide informational brochures for Tenant-Landlord Laws and contract with Ohio Regional Development Corporation to implement Fair Housing Services at 120 ½ South Fourth Street, Coshocton.

Investigates civil rights, health information privacy, and patient safety confidentiality complaints to find out if there is discrimination or a violation of law and takes action to correct problems.

Accepts complaints from individuals that have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and believe their rights have been violated.

Works to enable all citizens, and prospective citizens of the City of Lorain, to acquire and maintain equal housing accommodations. Federal, state and city fair housing laws protect people from discrimination on the basis of: race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, ethnic group, Vietnam-era or disabled veteran status, familial status, marital status or ancestry

Works to combat sex discrimination in higher education and the workplace through community and campus outreach programs, a resource library and online advocacy tools, a Legal Referral Network, and various research reports. Provides support to workplace sex discrimination cases that have the potential to make a difference for all women.

Investigates housing discrimination complaints in Greene County. Provides advocacy services for persons who believe they have been discriminated against in housing (in the public or private sector whether rental units or purchased housing). Also assist with Landlord/Tenant issues as well as incidents of predatory lending.

Handles housing discrimination. Goal is to enable all citizens, and prospective citizens to acquire and maintain equal housing accommodations. Individuals might otherwise be discouraged or prohibited from equal housing opportunities based on race, national origin, religion, age, sex, familial status or disability. Duty of commission is to prevent, discourage, and deal with unfair housing practices stemming from prejudices that result from a prospective homeowner or tenant because they are a member of one of the aforementioned groups.

Provides information, advice, or representation to low income individuals with legal problems including consumer debt collection, domestic violence, divorce, child support, education issues (involving discrimination, student enrollment or suspension, and special services), eviction and other housing problems, federal tax controversies, healthcare, healthcare advance directives, financial powers of attorneys, simple wills, public benefits, sealing an adult criminal record, and social security/SSI.

Provides advice and representation for those being evicted, foreclosed upon, locked out, having difficulty obtaining repairs from a landlord, or who have had utilities terminated. Advice and representation may also be available to those who wish to enforce special rules of subsidized housing, or those seeking assistance with land contract problems and housing discrimination matters. NOTE: Information on the Fall 2020 National Eviction Moratorium is available on the agency's website.

Neighborhood Support and Recognition, Reserve A Roll-Off - commercial dumpsters for neighborhood use, Neighborhood Signs, and Training- a resource library and training opportunities offered to neighborhood groups throughout the year. Springfield Mediation Services - Provides mediation and conciliation service for neighbor and landlord-tenant and fair housing conflicts for the City of Springfield. Promotes the use of collaboration and mediation to resolve conflicts. Provides ongoing training and support for mediator. Also, celebrates diverse heritage with a yearly CultureFest event, September 27, 2014 and a Global Education Series. To volunteer or for CultureFest or Global Education Series information call (937) 324-7696. Springfield Mediation Services - Provides mediation and conciliation service for neighbor and landlord-tenant and fair housing conflicts for the City of Springfield. Promotes the use of collaboration and mediation to resolve conflicts. Provides ongoing training and support for mediator.

Evaluates cases related to removing barriers to employment such as: - Sealing criminal records or application for a Certificate of Qualification for Employment (CQE) when applicable; - Sealing and expungement of Juvenile records; - Resolving credit report problems that interfere with employment; - Owed money from an employer (including minimum wage, overtime, and vacation pay); - Obtaining identification for employment purposes, including driver’s license reinstatement; - Obtaining or maintaining licenses/certifications; - Employment discrimination which has occurred within the last 12 months;

Administers and enforces federal laws and establishes policies that make sure all Americans have equal access to the housing of their choice.

Provides equal opportunities in housing by working to eliminate discriminatory housing practices towards the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community and is designed to ensure greater compliance to local fair housing laws in the City of Akron. Investigates discrimination complaints and advises individuals on how to handle problems with housing discrimination due to sexual orientation or gender identity.

Investigates and rules on charges of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, credit and institutions of higher education on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, and familial status (persons with children).

Takes complaints and investigates suspected cases of discrimination in employment due to race, color, age, sex (including sexual harassment), religion, national origin, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, retaliation, sexual orientation and gender identity, or equal pay. Does not offer legal advice but will help client understand legal issues surrounding the complaint. Offers clients mediation as an alternative to an investigation.