Bridgeport Homeownership Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Initiative
Empowering Families for Homeownership
The Bridgeport Homeownership Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Initiative, initiated by Faith CDC and supported by key partners such as Freddie Mac, Chase Home Finance, and local churches, aims to empower families in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for homeownership. This comprehensive faith-based effort, involving 10 African American and Hispanic churches initially and expanding to 40 churches, offers financial literacy education, pre-and post-purchase homebuyer counseling, and low-down payment mortgages to overcome barriers like impaired credit and lack of resources. Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro praised the initiative, highlighting its focus on credit management and its role in helping individuals achieve the dream of homeownership.
CT Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro praised the initiative, highlighting its focus on credit management and its role in helping individuals achieve the dream of homeownership.
Southern Connecticut Regional New Strategies for Changing Communities
Program Collaborative Partnership
New Strategies for Changing Communities
The Southern Connecticut Regional Housing Summit, initiated and managed by Faith CDC in Bridgeport, Connecticut, focuses on cultivating community collaboration to design and implement sustainable affordable housing policies and programs. With the support of influential sponsors such as F.R.E.E.D.O.M., City of Bridgeport, and major financial institutions like Wells Fargo and Bank of America, the summit serves as a pivotal platform for addressing the challenges of affordable housing in the region. Through strategic partnerships and innovative discussions, the event aims to foster new strategies that positively impact communities and promote accessible, sustainable housing solutions.