Event #1: Committed to Communities
WHO: James Alexander, Housing Policy and Development Director for Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI); Committed to Communities; and Operation HOPE
WHAT: Free information session centered around downpayment assistance programs and affordable housing opportunities to live along the Atlanta BeltLine
WHEN: Saturday, August 13, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Kipp Strive Academy at 1444 Lucile Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
WHY: Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. is teaming up with Committed to Communities for an informational event in support of affordable homeownership. Topics will include how to use the Atlanta BeltLine’s downpayment assistance program, the steps to buying a home, and what costs to expect once you own a home. Experts will be on hand to answer questions.
This information session is free and open to the public. All spaces are filled. Media is encouraged to attend to learn more about the affordable housing programs and to speak to James Alexander of ABI.
Event #2: Operation HOPE WORKSHOP
WHO: Operation HOPE and James Alexander, Housing Policy and Development Director for ABI
WHAT: A free, all-day homebuyer workshop
WHEN: Saturday, August 13, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: 101 Jackson Street, Atlanta, GA 30312
WHY: Operation HOPE provides education and tools to prepare individuals for homeownership. Experts answer questions on the home buying process to include affordability, loans, financial assistance, credit scores, and much more. ABI will join Operation HOPE during this event from 12 to 12:30 p.m. to present information about ABI’s downpayment assistance program.
Seats are still available for this day-long workshop. For more information or to RSVP, call (404) 228-0155 or email walter.dees@operationHOPE.org. Details about Operation HOPE’s housing efforts can be found online at www.operationHOPE.org.
Please visit www.AtlantaBeltLineHomes.com for more information on Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.’s downpayment assistance program. The 2016 program has an extended deadline and is currently accepting applications through September 30, 2016.
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Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.’s Office of Communications and Media Relations
Ericka Brown Davis
Communications & Media Relations Director
(404) 477-3660, edavis@atlbeltline.org
Nicole Knox
Communications & Media Relations Coordinator
(404) 477-3575, nknox@atlbeltline.org
