Community Engagement Update Q2 2023

own a home to house your dreams.

own your tomorrow.



"As the state housing and finance authority, it is not just our mission but our responsibility to ensure that homeownership access is equitable for everyone in Colorado. We are dedicated to increasing Black and African American homeownership because we understand that homeownership isn’t just for now—it can build wealth and community for the future." Cris White, CHFA Executive Director and CEO

125 out of 450

Households Served

CHFA has a strategic initiative to increase Black and African American Homeownership by 450 households in 2023.

Data pulled June 14, 2023

Through community engagement, CHFA and stakeholders recommended the following strategic pillars to address homeownership equity.  

education

NAREB Homeownership Summit

CHFA was proud to sponsor the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) Homeownership Summit on April 29th. As a NAREB member, CHFA presented information about CHFA homeownership, including down payment programs, as well as assistance and homebuyer education.

You can learn the basic requirements for a CHFA loan and how to get started by attending a CHFA Homebuyer 101 webinar. 

outreach

Own Your Tomorrow Website and Media Campaign

To increase awareness of homebuying programs and resources amongst Black and African American Coloradans, CHFA developed and launched the Own Your Tomorrow website and advertising campaign in 2022 and 2023. Over 25k people visited the site in four short months to learn how homeownership can be possible. A new campaign is underway—look for our spots and don’t forget to visit the site to access our resources.

resources

Customer Highlight: 

Celize and family, Colorado Springs

CHFA shares our customers’ homeownership stories to show how homeownership is possible. Click the video below to learn how Celize and her family used CHFA resources to achieve homeownership, improve credit, and “build their own castle.” 

we hope to see you

CHFA in Community

CHFA is proud to support the following Black and African American-led organizations and events. Come and see us at an event near you to learn how we can help you become a homeowner!

• June 16-18: Southern Colorado Juneteenth Festival in Colorado Springs (Sponsor, Booth)
• June 17-18: Juneteenth Music Festival in Denver (Sponsor, Booth)
• July 7-9: Colorado Black Arts Festival in Denver (Booth)
• August 12: Park Hill Day of Legends hosted by the Park Hill Pirates Youth Sports Organization in Denver (Sponsor and Booth)

Share Your Thoughts

• Share your thoughts with us or share ideas for how we can help increase homeownership.

• Keep CHFA aware of events and sponsorships in your community.

• Visit us at our booth at community events.

• Promote CHFA events to friends and family.

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