August 12, 2008
Dear Sunnyside Residents: Homeownership provides a sense of security to families and promotes strong neighborhoods. So, we are proud to announce that as of August 2008, Houston Hope has helped 103 families to purchase quality affordable homes in re-energized areas of the city. Houston Hope is Mayor Bill White 's initiative to reinvest in several of Houston 's historic neighborhoods through a combination of stabilizing activities such as coordination of public safety programs, rehabbing existing homes, providing quality new affordable homes, and improving infrastructure and drainage. As participants in this initiative, qualified buyers in the targeted areas may receive up to $30,000 in down payment assistance. Currently, the Land Assemblage Redevelopment Authority (LARA) has acquired 955 properties citywide, 150 of these in the Sunnyside area , where 6 families are already in their new homes. Success Story Mark and Stephanie Square , a young couple with three small children, knew exactly where they wanted to live. Stephanie , a first year teacher at Jack Yates High School , dreamed about a house with a yard where her children could play. On the other hand, Mark , a student at Texas Southern University, wanted a house in an area close to schools and major employment centers where he could help the next generation of kids gain access to the opportunities he had. Fortunately, they both found what they were looking for in Houston Hope! If you're interested in the Sunnyside area, please contact: Burghli Homes: 713-389-1221 or burghli@sbcglobal.com SEKA Investments: Robert Malone 713-269-0754 Mayberry Homes: Sharone Mayberry 713-523-8585 or www.mayberryhomes.net Holmes CDC: Mable Carter 713-731-9116 or holmescdc@hotmail.com If you would like to learn more about Houston Hope, please call 713.522.HOME or visit www.houstonhopehomes.org. If you are a builder and would like to partner with a HUD Certified Community Development Corporation to build in any of the targeted Houston Hope Neighborhoods, please go to www.houstontx.gov/lara.
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