
Chair: Monica Beasley - Family Housing Advisory Services & Sarah Keller - Together
Contact email: : monicab@fhasinc.org or skeller@togetheromaha.org
Meeting date: First Tuesday of each month
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Hybrid in-person Lakin Foundation 705 N 16th St, ZOOM
2025 Housing Committee Goals and Objectives
Events
· Landlord Engagement Round Tables: Scheduled for spring and fall.
· Employment Fair: Connecting tenants to job opportunities.
Tenant Education
· RentWise: Education on being a successful renter.
· Budget and Finance: Workshops on financial literacy.
· Expungement Clinic: Assisting tenants with record expungement.
Community Resources
· Maintain up-to-date housing lists for tenants and service providers.
· Create a walk-in hours list for housing-related services.
· Develop an agency resources list for easy navigation of available services.
· Identify funding sources for rent, deposits, mortgages, and utilities.
Networking
· Increase affordable housing options in our community.
· Engage more landlords willing to work with higher-barrier tenants.
· Strengthen data collection and information sharing among agencies.
Advocacy
· Promote local champions for supportive housing initiatives.
· Work towards opening a women’s shelter.
Housing Information
See below for important info to help with your houding needs.

Bed Bugs
Info about bed bugs: how to identify if you have them, how to get rid of them, how to prevent them.
Housing List
List of landlords and contact info. Includes info about the type of unit and cost. Lots of great info.
Council Bluffs Emergency Resources List
Resource list handout for Council Bluffs. Includes phone numbers for agencies that provide assistance.