May 28, 2009 Houston Hope - June 2009 Newsletter OWN A NEW HOUSTON HOPE HOME! Dear Houston Hope Community Residents, We are proud to announce that as of June 2009, Houston Hope has helped hundreds of families to own quality affordable homes in improved areas of the city. Houston Hope is Mayor Bill White's action plan to improve several of Houston's historic neighborhoods by coordinating public safety programs, restoring existing homes, providing quality new affordable homes, and improving infrastructure and drainage. Qualified home buyers may receive up to $37,500 in down payment assistance to purchase a home in a targeted area. We completed the sale of 130 homes in 2008 and provided $3.2 million in down payment assistance. You can be the next homeowner! HOUSTON AFFORDABLE HOUSING DRIVE Free Homebuyer Education Workshops hosted by Tejano Center Housing Classes in English on the following Saturdays from 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. *June 6 and 20 *July 11 and 25 *August 8 and 22 Classes in Spanish on the following Saturdays from 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. * May 30 * June 13 and 27 * July 18 * August 1, 15 and 29 Community News - Near Northside Open house every Sunday, 2-5 p.m., 1231 Amundsen 77009. Call Avenue CDC at (713) 864-9099 for more information or to register for a free Homebuyer Education class. Community News - Trinity Gardens Trinity Gardens Church of Christ, 7725 Sandra Street. To register, contact Greater Houston Development Incorporated at (713) 635-2300 or (281) 924-6767. Please visit the following Website links to learn about homeownership in Houston Hope neighborhoods: If you're interested in a Houston Hope neighborhood, please contact:
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. |