Worcester Telegram: Worcester community day event [...]
The Worcester resident, a veteran who served in Kuwait during the 1991 Gulf War, was happily munching on a slice of pizza after having his legal issues addressed by a volunteer attorney [...]
Sep 17, 2026
Boston Globe: The rental market is brutal — discrimination renders it impossible
That’s where fair housing agencies play a critical role as community-based, private enforcers. We’ve been acting in this role for decades in Massachusetts but have come under greater threat than ever [...]
Sep 08, 2026
New York Times: Federal Judge Blocks HUD Funding Changes
The department’s attempted overhaul of its grant program would “cut out more fair housing organizations than they include,” according to the ruling.
Aug 31, 2026
MassLive: Central, WMass housing group scores early victory in HUD suit, but faces uncertain future
A judge gave an early win to an agency tasked with rooting out housing discrimination in Central and Western Massachusetts, ordering the federal government to abandon, at least for now, its changes to the program that has funded the group.
Aug 28, 2026
NFHA: Fair Housing Groups Nationwide Will Stay Open After Federal Court Ruling
Judge vacates HUD’s funding overhaul that would have reduced fair housing services and closed nonprofits’ doors
Aug 27, 2026
WGBH: These Mass. nonprofits fight housing discrimination. New federal rules threaten their future.
She’d run into that kind of apathy before. In her last apartment, she’d tried and failed to get her former landlord to remove mold, and never ended up reaching overburdened legal aid lawyers.
Now, she knew better: She and others who lived in the seniors’ residence needed targeted help with accessibility.
Aug 12, 2026
New York Times: Fair Housing Groups Sue HUD Over Funding Changes
A shift in grant requirements would curtail fair housing investigations, according to a new lawsuit.
Jul 23, 2026
Community-Based Groups Ask Court to Halt HUD Funding Directive that Threatens to Close or Gut More than 100 Local, Nonprofit Fair Housing Organizations Nationwide
Community-Based Groups Ask Court to Halt HUD Funding Directive that Threatens to Close or Gut More than 100 Local, Nonprofit Fair Housing Organizations Nationwide
Latest Attacks Threatens Housing Protections for Veterans, Families with Children, Seniors, People with Disabilities, and more
Jul 23, 2026
Press Release: Fair Housing Agencies Thank Healey-Driscoll Administration, Legislative Leaders for Fair Housing Fund Awards
Holyoke, MA — First Round of Awards Will Take Key Action to Fight Housing Discrimination
Jun 05, 2026
MassLive: State housing office awards $1M grant to statewide fair housing centers
HOLYOKE — All Massachusetts residents deserve fair, dignified housing, newly appointed state housing Secretary Juana Matias told hundreds of people at the Holyoke Community College performing arts center Thursday.
May 29, 2026
WWLP: Fair Housing Conference in Holyoke addresses housing barriers
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The 20th Annual Fair Housing and Civil Rights Conference has returned to western Massachusetts for a two-day event at Holyoke Community College.
Organized by the Massachusetts Fair Housing Center, the conference is focused on addressing the barriers residents face when applying for housing.
May 28, 2026
2025 Annual Report
We are proud to release our 2025 Annual Report!
In this report, we share stories from our clients and staff, statistics on our advocacy, and highlights of MHFC’s work in the community this past year. We are grateful to our partners, team, and fair housing community for their support in this challenging landscape. We look forward to continuing to serve Central and Western Massachusetts to ensure everyone has access to housing of their choice.
May 04, 2026
The Reminder: Mass Fair Housing welcomes new head, keeps fighting discrimination
HOLYOKE — April is Fair Housing Month, commemorating President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Fair Housing Act on April 11, 1968.
But while the law is nearly 60 years old, organizations are still fighting for fair housing every day.
One of those organizations is Holyoke-based Mass Fair Housing, which recently welcomed Executive Director Vineeth Hemavathi.
Apr 30, 2026
MassLive: Massachusetts Fair Housing Center tackles discrimination under new leader
A small but mighty organization working to root out housing discrimination in Central and Western Massachusetts has a new executive director.
Apr 30, 2026
2024 Annual Report
We are proud to release our 2024 Annual Report! In our Report, we share stories from our clients, statistics on our advocacy, and highlights of MHFC’s work in the community over the past 35 years. Thank you to our team, clients, and fair housing community for another year of fighting to ensure everyone has access to the housing of their choice.
May 01, 2025
Kenyon Alumni Magazine: A Mutual Curiosity
How Ellen Pader ’72 and Maureen St. Cyr ’04 are working to end housing discrimination in Massachusetts.
Dec 18, 2024
2023 Annual Report
Massachusetts Fair Housing Center invites you to reflect on the work we've done this past year by reading through our 2023 Annual Report. As you read through the report, remember that people like you make this work possible. We are so grateful to be in community with you, working for fair, affordable, and accessible housing.
Mar 26, 2024