HARRISBURG HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION

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About the Harrisburg Human Relations Commission

This office is the City’s full-time official agency designed to administer, implement and enforce the provisions of the City’ Human Relations Ordinance prohibiting discrimination. This ordinance applies to discriminatory practices which occur within the territorial limits of the City of Harrisburg and include, but are not limited to, discrimination in the following areas: employment, housing, public accommodations, education, and lending. This ordinance also applies to employment contracted for, performed, or to be performed, within City limits, as well as those entities contracting with the city government.

The Commission initiates, receives, investigates, and attempts to satisfactorily resolve complaints alleging violation of the ordinance. This office also established programs to increase communication and eliminate prejudice among various racial, religious, and ethnic groups. The Commission offers an annual “Human Relations Camp” designed to educate metropolitan Harrisburg youth regarding values in cultural diversity. The Commission also serves as a clearing house for related information, as well as a referral source to various agencies providing a variety of services to the citizens of the Harrisburg area.

A nine-member Commission is appointed by the Mayor and must be confirmed by City Council. The Commission supervises an Executive Director, who oversees the office staff.

Contact the Harrisburg Human Relations Commission

The Harrisburg Human Relations Commission may be contacted as follows:

Mail

Harrisburg Human Relations Commission
City of Harrisburg
McCormick Public Services Center
123 Walnut Street Suite 235
Harrisburg, PA 17101

Phone

717.255.3038

Fax

717.255.7257