Have you or someone you know ever experienced sexual harassment by a landlord? This webinar provides information on local resources. In collaboration with Southeastern Ohio Legal Services, My Sister’s Place, and Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program.

The following resources are available 24/7:
Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program 740-591-4266
National Sexual Assault Hotline- 1-800-656-4673

2021 Athens City Council Candidate Questionnaire

United Athens County Tenants invited each of the five candidates for Athens City Council At-Large to complete a questionnaire on housing issues. The candidates were sent the questionnaire on September 16 and given until September 30 to respond. Here are the responses we have received. We invite candidates who have not yet turned in their responses to do so. The purpose of this questionnaire is to educate and inform constituents on each candidate’s stance on the housing issues directly impacting them.

• Damon Krane’s Response

• Iris Virjee’s Response

• Micah McCarey’s Response

• Ben Ziff’s Response

• Sarah Grace, No Response.

Affordable Housing in Athens County: Describing the Problem and Discussing Possible Solutions.
Thursday, March 11th, 2020.

Panelists:
Lucy Schwallie, Southeastern Ohio Legal Services
Jodi Rickard, Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority
Mary Nally, AMHA Board Member
Keith Wasserman, Good Works
Sarah Grace, Athens Affordable Housing Commission
Claire Gysegem, HAPCAP

This is a Know Your Rights info session specifically designed for tenants using Section 8 Vouchers. However, this information will be helpful to anyone who want more information on their rights as renters.

Workshop led by Peggy and Zack from Southeast Ohio Legal Services.