HOME Newsletter

Spring 2026

HOME HIGHLIGHTS

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HOME at the 2026 #JustEconomy Conference

Our team connected with changemakers from across the country—sharing ideas, asking hard questions, and building toward stronger communities.

HOME, Mercy Health, & The Health Collaborative Partnership

A safe, stable place to live shapes so much more than just housing; it lays the foundation for better health and overall quality of life. Through advocacy and emergency support, we help families facing housing instability remain in their homes.

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HOME on CABVI's COFFEE TALK

HOME was featured on one of CABVI's episodes of Coffee Talk, sharing insights on fair housing, tenant rights, and how we’re working to support stronger communities.

Listen here

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Know Your Rights: Accessibility

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Accessibility Know Your Rights event at the Walnut Hills Library. We had a great crowd and engaging conversations throughout!

Introducing HOME’s brand-new merch!!

Pieces that let you wear your values and show your support for fair housing. Available now through Bonfire, every purchase doesn’t just make a statement—it gives back to HOME and helps power the fight for fair housing!

WEAR YOUR VALUES

HOME branded sweatshirt, shirt, tote bag, and hat

HOME's 2026 Fair Housing Awareness Luncheon

Thank you to everyone who joined our Fair Housing Luncheon this past April! We gathered with community leaders and supporters to reflect on the impact of fair housing advocacy in Greater Cincinnati and the ongoing work to ensure dignity, stability, and access to safe housing for all.

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MAKE AN IMPACT

Stand with us as we continue the fight for fair and thriving communities.

Take Action & Protect Fair Housing

Your Story Matters. Share your fair housing experience and help shine a light on how HOME supports, advocates, and protects your fair housing rights.

Share Your Story

Make an impact in creating a stronger community. Your donation helps us continue our mission of promoting and enforcing fair housing and providing access to affordable, safe homes for all.

Make an Impact

Passionate about fair housing? Join us in a part-time role where you’ll help uncover cases of potential housing discrimination.

Become a Tester

THE HEART OF HOME

HOME Staff

Elisabeth Risch, Executive Director

LaTonya Springs, Assistant Director

Denese Benn, Director of Finance & Operations

Janet Brown, Director of Tenant Advocacy

Rebecca Griffin, Director of Education

Clementine Deck, Policy & Research Coordinator

Ayat Bell, Fair Housing Case Specialist

Teresita Lewis, Fair Housing Case Specialist

Chad Siekman, Testing Coordinator

Sarah Law, Tenant Advocate

Maya Bere, Communications Specialist

Mission

HOME’s mission is to eliminate unlawful discrimination in housing in the Greater Cincinnati area. HOME advocates and enforces housing regulations for all protected characteristics and promotes stable, integrated communities.

HOME Board

Harold Jones, President

Frank Bowen Jr., Vice President

Julieta Simms, Secretary

Kyria Graves, Treasurer

Shawn Jeffers

Amy Goodman

Gina Ruffin Moore

Deborah Jackson

Stephanie Moes

Michael Cureton

Val T. Davis