News Release for Immediate Release
June 9, 2006
June Is National Homeownership Month!
(Washington, DC) June is National Homeownership Month! The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and its partners will celebrate by holding a number of events throughout the month. On June 8, DHCD will hold a Homebuying Seminar for District government employees, and the department will sponsor a Homebuying Seminar for Metropolitan Police officers on June 20.
“National Homeownership Month gives us an opportunity to reach out into the community and educate residents about our programs and services,” said Jalal Greene, DHCD Director. “The Department remains committed year-round to assisting District residents in becoming homeowners, preserving affordable housing and supporting neighborhood revitalization. In June, we focus our attention on educating residents and District Government employees about homeownership opportunities.”
The Department will also hold events in July that are focused on homeownership. Please see the Agency Calendar or call (202) 442-7250 for more information.
About DHCD
The mission of the Department of Housing and Community Development is to be a catalyst in neighborhood revitalization by strategically leveraging public funds with private and non-profit partners to preserve, rehabilitate and promote the development of housing, increase homeownership and support community initiatives that benefit low-to-moderate income residents. |