The Center’s fall schedule of fair housing training includes sessions with the city of Mesa, a private realty firm, the city of Scottsdale, Valley of the Sun United Way, and a Spanish presentation to a local church congregation.

The Director attended the Hispanic Federal Executive Summit VI. A presentation was made on Hispanics and Fair Housing.

The Director made a fair housing presentation to local HUD employees in Phoenix.

The Center along with the Arizona Fair Housing Partnership, participated in the West Valley Fair Housing Issues and Solutions held in Avondale.

The AFHC staff participated in an Asian meeting to support education and outreach.Staff members attended the annual HUD training conference in Washington DC.

The Center hosted a meeting with Martin Nowakowski, Senior Assistant to Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, regarding expansion of fair housing services in Phoenix.

The Center was awarded a contract to conduct an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, a prerequisite for HUD Community Development Block Grant funding to public entities.

The Center, along with the Arizona Fair Housing Partnership accepted an award from HUD for its efforts in providing fair housing education and outreach to Arizona communities.

Director Valenzuela received a community achievement award from the National Latino Peace Officers Association.

The Center was highlighted in Spanish articles on fair housing in La Voz and La Prensa Hispana Spanish language newspapers.

The Center would like to welcome Marta Goday to the Center. Ms. Goday holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology.

Charles P. Thompson, President of Workforce Experts, has been elected to the Center’s Board of Directors. Mr. Thompson is a Human Resources Consultant. His career includes 23 years with Allied Signal, Dial Corporation and Reynolds Metals Company.