Housing And Economic Development

Kimberly Henderson, Director
2901 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 265-8200, Ext. 228

5012 Rhode Island Avenue
Suite 103
Hyattsville, MD 20781

(301) 985-3519

Overview

GWUL is a major interracial, nonpartisan, nonprofit community service and civil rights organization using the tools of social work, advocacy, law, and other disciplines to expand economic opportunities and access to traditionally underserved communities in the Washington Metropolitan area.  The mission is: “to increase the economic and political empowerment of blacks and other minorities and to help all Americans share equally in the responsibilities and rewards of full citizenship.”  Through direct services and advocacy, we serve over 60,000 individuals annually from our 30+ programs in the areas of Aging Services, Education, Employment and Training, and Housing and Community Development.   

The League’s Housing Division builds financial bridges from rental housing to the American dream of homeownership and stability for families in metropolitan Washington.  It also conducts programs throughout the year on financial literacy for youth and adults to help them understand resource investment and wealth accumulation, two things that move generations of families from poverty to economic security.

The Greater Washington Urban League Home Counseling Program covers Washington DC and Prince George's County.

2. Contact Information for DC
5012 Rhode Island Avenue
Suite 103
Hyattsville, MD 20781
301-985-3519
cherellesilue@gwul.org

To learn more about Prince
George's County Homebuyer Counseling Center

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TRYING TO BUY YOUR FIRST HOME?

The Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) seeks to help District of
Columbia residents make first-time home purchases. The program, administered
by the League, provides down payment and closing costs assistance in the
form of settlement loans to very low, low and moderate-income first-time
homebuyers for the purchase of single family homes, condominiums and
cooperative apartments.

To find out more information or to apply for HPAP, contact one of the
following

community-based organizations:

Housing Counseling Services
2430 Ontario Road, NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-667-5331

Marshall Heights Community Development Organization
3939 Benning Road, NE
Washington, DC 20019
202-396-1200

University Legal Services
220 I Street, NE, Suite 130
Washington, DC 20002
202-547-4747

University Legal Services
3220 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Suite 4
Washington, DC 20020
202-645-7175

Latino Economic Development Center
2316 18th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-588-5204

Lydia's House
3939 South Capitol Street, SW
Washington, DC 20032
202-373-1050


The community-based organizations accept HPAP applications and counsel
applicants about the program. Applications are then forwarded to the League
for processing. For general information, contact the League's HPAP Division
at 202-265-8200.


Prince George's County Office
In November 1997, the League officially opened an office in Hyattsville, MD
to better serve suburban Maryland constituents. Designated as a
homeownership center for first-time homebuyers, the office counsels persons
who need guidance as they seek to attain and maintain homeownership.

To reach the office, call (301) 985-3519

Homebuyer Counseling Workshops

The Housing Division continues to offer homebuyer education workshops.
Participants learn about applying for a loan, preparing a budget, and
resolving credit problems. These and other workshops are offered at the
League's headquarters building and in the League's Prince George's County
Office. For more information on homebuyer education workshops, call the
Homebuyer Counseling Center at (301) 985-3519.

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