Hundreds Attend Congresswoman Brown’s OH-11 Housing Expo & Conference in Warrensville Heights

Warrensville Heights, OH – Today, more than 250 Ohioans joined Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) for her second annual OH-11 Housing Expo & Conference at Tri-C Corporate College – East in Warrensville Heights. The event brought together dozens of federal, state, and local agencies, nonprofits, utilities, and financial institutions to connect residents with housing resources and expert guidance.

Congresswoman Brown spoke on the importance of expanding home ownership and making housing more affordable in Northeast Ohio. Brown also moderated a panel discussion titled “The Housing Cheat Code: Unlocking Stability in Uncertain Times” featuring Lydia Pope, Certified Branch Manager/Housing Counselor – NID; Dorothy Curtis, Vice President of Community Development of Dollar Bank; and Kandis Williams, Executive Director LISC Cleveland. 

Youtube Video: Remarks and Panel Discussion

The Expo also featured breakout sessions on homeownership, property taxes, probate planning, housing vouchers, and more, offering real solutions for individuals and families navigating today’s housing landscape.

“Safe, stable, and affordable housing is a human right,” said Congresswoman Shontel Brown. “I’m proud we were able to bring this one-stop-shop to Northeast Ohio, connecting people directly with the tools and resources they need. Trying to buy a home can feel overwhelming – so we wanted to bring answers, information, and experts straight to the community. Thank you to Tri-C for hosting us and to all of the partners who made today’s incredible event possible.” 

“Next week, I’ll be introducing a resolution to formally recognize our national housing crisis and call for urgent, coordinated action at every level of government. Renters and buyers alike deserve a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.” said Brown. “I want my colleagues to understand: this crisis is real, and it’s time we do something about it. I was also glad to hear directly from local experts during today’s panel discussion, which highlighted just how urgent and widespread this issue is in our own backyard.”

Participating Organizations Included:

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
Benjamin Rose
Cuyahoga County Probate Court
CHN Housing Partners
Cleveland Housing Court
Cleveland Water
Community Housing Solutions
Cuyahoga County Division of Senior and Adult Services
Cuyahoga County Office of the Treasurer
Cuyahoga Job and Family Services
Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
Dollar Bank
Dreamteam Realty, Inc
Environmental Health Watch
Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research
Faith Community United Credit Union
Greater Cleveland Realtist Association
H&R Block
KeyBank
LISC Cleveland
Lowe's Home Improvement
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - Cleveland Chapter
NID Housing Counseling Agency
Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
PRE4CLE
The City of Cleveland
The Task Team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty
Unquoting Insurance Company
Veteran & Others Assisting Company
Veteran Housing Solutions
We Bag Different
Wesbanco Bank
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging