On Friday, July 19 at 1:00 PM, Jamie Gatewood of the Fair Housing Council of Oregon will give a virtual presentation about the legal protections that exist to end housing discrimination against families with children and people with Social Security or other sources of income unrelated to employment. Participants must register to attend this virtual event at https://tinyurl.com/2aea48tb. The Fair Housing Council of Oregon (FHCO) is a statewide civil rights organization that proactively promotes housing justice, equity, and inclusion. Their mission is to end illegal housing discrimination and promote equal access to housing choice through education and enforcement of fair housing law. Jamie Gatewood is the Education and Outreach Coordinator at Fair Housing Council of Oregon. Her background is in early childhood education, teaching in the classroom and advocating for families. Jamie has also worked as a home visitor through a community health clinic, providing support and education to parents in their homes. In her free time, Jamie enjoys cycling, hiking, and spending time with her family, friends and mini dachshund, Latte. Jamie is very excited to focus her advocacy and people skills towards FHCO’s mission in ending illegal housing discrimination. This presentation is part of the Summer Reading Program at the North Bend Public Library. For more information, please contact the North Bend library at (541) 756-0400 or at nbservices@northbendlibrary.org.
