New Level Community Development Corporation

The affordable housing program works with Community partners to provide homes for people with low to moderate incomes in need of affordable housing. Programs include home ownership with down payment assistance and affordable rental units. The Corporation uses office space donated by mt zion baptist church, which has been recorded as an in-kind donation. The recorded fair market value of the portion of this donation related to affordable and rental housing is $2,962.

Financial education is provided through individual coaching sessions. Some individuals who complete the required 10 hours of financial education course work and meet eligibility requirements enter into a matching savings program to help them establish savings habits and begin to build assets. Once they reach their savings goal, they may receive match dollars to help them purchase a home, start a small business, or continue their post secondary education. The Corporation uses office space donated by mt zion baptist church, which has been recorded as an in-kind donation. The recorded fair market value of the portion of this donation related to financial education is $29,627.

Home buyer education is a 1 day, 6 hour course offered once per month from january through october, and is taught by trained certified instructors. They also provide a 1 hour private consultation. The curriculum used is provided by neighbor works america. In addition, housing counseling is provided as needed to assist individuals.