Fair housing center of central Indiana INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each week on Community Link, Carolene Mays takes a look at an organization or business that is making a positive impact on the community. This week, Mays was joined by the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana who is addressing the state’s ongoing housing crisis by providing essential services such as housing counseling and advocating for improved housing laws. Indiana is facing a severe housing crisis, characterized by escalating rents, increased foreclosure rates, and substandard housing conditions. The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, led by Amy Nelson, is actively working to combat these issues by facilitating open housing for all and advocating for tenant protections. “We try to get information out about different housing laws to make sure people know what their rights and responsibilities are,” Nelson said. Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana offers housing counseling to assist individuals facing barriers such as eviction, housing discrimination, or difficulties in finding affordable housing. This service is crucial as renters, who make up a significant portion of the housing market, often encounter challenges like evictions and high housing costs. Nelson said the impact of out-of-state investors purchasing single-family homes and converting them into expensive rentals, is further exacerbating the housing crisis by reducing the availability of homes for purchase. To learn more about the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana and learn how you can get involved, watch the video above. ...read more read less