Our Path Home: Fair Housing Basics & Hot Topics Training

Join Our Path Home on June 17th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church in Boise for a comprehensive Fair Housing training, faciliatated by the Intermountain Fair Housing Council (IFHC).

This free, in-person event will include lunch and provide valuable opportunities to learn, connect, and engage with key community partners.

The session will cover:

• The essential elements of a Fair Housing allegation
• Current trends and hot topics
• Key issues like Reasonable Accommodations and Assistance Animals

Whether you're a service provider, housing professional, or advocate, this event will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to navigate Fair Housing issues effectively.

Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today!

This training is required for CoC/ESG recipient organizations, so partners that receive federal funding should send at minimum a few key program staff that can share information back with their teams.

About The Presenters:

Zoe Ann Olson has been the Executive Director of Intermountain Fair Housing Council, Inc. for over ten years now. Ms. Olson has 14 years of experience as an attorney with Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. Ms. Olson has extensive housing law experience including the FHA and the Idaho housing law. She was a fair housing speaker at the Washington Affordable Housing Association Conference in 2019, at the Housing Solutions Conference in 2020, at the National Low-Income Housing Coalition Member Updates and the Fair Housing in Land Use and AFFH Conference at the University of Idaho in 2021, at the IREM and NARPM Fair Housing Idaho Conference in 2022 and 2023 respectively, and the lead fair housing training throughout Idaho in 2012 to 2023. In 2022, she is the recipient of the Idaho Woman Lawyers Bertha Stull Green Public Service Lawyer Award and the Inns of Court Unsung Hero Award.

Peg Richards joined IFHC in October 2022 as the Education Project Director. Her background includes working with people experiencing homelessness, oversight of a low-income housing program, advocating for the disenfranchised, and educating our community about the experiences of people with whom she has worked for the past two decades. Peg also has a strong background in writing and communication practices. She has contributed to the IFHC team by creating guides, handouts, and other educational materials. And is currently providing multiple opportunities across the state, to ensure all Idahoans understand housing rights, how to advocate for their rights, and Fair Housing laws and best practices.

Info: Elements of a Fair Housing Allegation

Info: Current trends in Fair Housing

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

First Presbyterian Church.Boise, 950 West State Street, Boise, United States

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