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A vital fair housing group in the Dakotas is struggling as a key federal grant delay forces furloughs, leaving three staff members without pay. Executive Director Brenda Smith explains how the center helps tenants facing eviction, negotiates with landlords, and fights discriminatory practices — including predatory lending and refusal to rent based on criminal records. With funding cut and housing markets tight, they’re stretched thin, cutting hours even for leadership while still answering hundreds of calls annually. Despite North Dakota’s lack of state-level housing protections, the center continues to serve communities — urging anyone in need to call for help, even as they brace for a long road back to stability.

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