(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, February 15 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will announce efforts to help Black Washingtonians prepare for homeownership. The efforts will focus on connecting residents to the plethora of programs that exist in the District and understanding which programs will most benefit their journey to homeownership. During the event, the Mayor will also award certificates to recent attendees of the Home Purchase Assistance Program pre-purchase orientation.
Last year, Mayor Bowser launched the Black Homeownership Strike Force to address decades of racially discriminatory policies and practices which hampered access to one of the most significant ways to build wealth for Black residents, which is homeownership. Today, 34% of Black residents own their homes versus nearly 49% of white residents. The Strike Force, made up of government and non-governmental entities, published a report with 10 recommendations to achieve 20,000 additional Black DC resident homeowners by 2030.
WHEN:
Wednesday, February 15 at 11 am
WHO:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Reverend Thomas Bowen, Director, Mayor’s Office on African American Affairs
Colleen Green, Acting Director, Department of Housing and Community Development
Karima Woods, Commissioner, Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
Harry Christian III and Anthony Ricardo Keith, Jr, Ward 7 Homeowners
WHERE:
DHCD Housing Resource Center
1800 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE
Closest Metro Station: Anacostia Metro Station*
*Closest Bikeshare Station: Good Hope Road & Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE*
Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].
The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of the event. To view event online visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN) or any of the social media platforms below.