For many families, the transition from renting to owning a home is a goal that seems exceedingly difficult to reach in our region. Due to the affordable housing crisis and families having limited options, partnerships with organizations such as Habitat DC-NOVA act as vital resources for homeownership. A recent report from the Harvard Joint Center…
Every day at Habitat DC-NOVA, we work towards building communities where everyone can thrive. One way we ensure that we address this goal is by working with older audiences through our home repair and aging-in-place services. This May, we celebrate Older Americans Month, a time to honor the resilience, wisdom, and enduring contributions of older…
What is a community land trust? A community land trust (CLT) is a nonprofit organization designed to ensure community stewardship of land. The current model was first established in the 1970s by civil rights advocates in Georgia to address racial inequity related to community land ownership. In the same vein, the primary mission of a…