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Carol Soliz
The Housing Assistance Council Remembers Carol J. Soliz
Carol Soliz was a dedicated and persistent housing advocate who worked to create safe and affordable housing for low-income families and farmworkers until her death on October 21, 2010. Born March 11, 1936, she was 74 years old. Director of Florida Non-Profit Housing from 1978 – 1998, Carol was instrumental in establishing the Farmworker Housing Trust Fund and the National Farmworker Project Directors Association. Also under her leadership, 3500 families obtained safe and affordable places to live.
Carol was a leader and friend to the rural housing community and the Housing Assistance Council (HAC). In 1993, she was the recipient of the National Farmworker Alliance Award at the Housing Assistance Council’s National Rural Housing Conference. The award recognized her persistent advocacy, and housing endeavors for farmworkers throughout the United States of America.
In 20 years, Carol did a lot of good for humanity on a local, state, and national level. Most of the things she helped put into place are still in existence. She touched the lives of many and shared her knowledge and wisdom with everyone she encountered. Carol, rural America will miss you.
The Housing Assistance Council sends its condolences to the Soliz family and her colleagues at Florida Non-Profit Housing.
For more information on Carol Soliz’s life and work, please contact Selvin McGahee, Executive Director, Florida Non-Profit Housing, Inc., (863) 385-2519.
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Posted: October 26, 2010