The Power of a Permanent Address

CHN leverages the power of budget friendly, stable housing to alter lives and improve neighborhoods.

How can we help you?

CHN's objective is to utilize the power of affordable, steady housing to alter lives and improve neighborhoods.

We are a nonprofit budget friendly housing designer, housing provider, property lending institution and housing intermediary working to develop growing neighborhoods, enhance housing price and preserve and broaden the supply of economical housing in our area.

Homeownership

At CHN, our company believe homeownership is possible for everyone. Whether you're all set to own a home, or are looking for support on your homeownership journey, we'll work with you every step of the way.

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Housing Stability Services

CHN's Housing Stability Services are here to help individuals and families remain in their homes and avoid displacement. We connect people to crucial resources like utility support and monetary therapy. Whether you're facing a short-term crisis or working toward long-term housing stability, our group is all set to assist you browse your choices and move on with confidence.

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Affordable Housing

CHN can assist with your housing and associated needs. We provide cost effective housing and homeownership opportunities in Ohio and neighboring states.

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Before concerning CHN, Danelle was looking for an inexpensive home for herself and her three kids however was held back by her credit rating.

The four of them were temporarily remaining with her sis and her household in a small home when a friend informed her about CHN's Believe Mortgage. Danelle contacted the CHN group, who helped her get ready for and secure a mortgage. Danelle purchased her family's very first home in 2023.

Today, she and her three kids reside in a three-bedroom house in Cleveland's Mount Pleasant community. Danelle is working to add individual touches to the home and transform the completed attic into an additional bedroom. Her kids now have a big yard to run around in with their canines. The household is taking pleasure in the additional area they now have, and most notably, the stability that originates from having a home to call their own.

CHN was constantly there when I needed aid. I couldn't have done any of this without them.

Over a decade earlier, Arnetta Pryor might not have envisioned herself as the property owner, property owner and college graduate she is today. At that time, she was homeless and battling with dependency. A judge's choice to send her to treatment rather of prison was the start of her fresh start.

" Upon being introduced to CHN in 1999, I took every home upkeep and financing course provided," says Arnetta. She started meeting counselors to assist her overcome large medical costs after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. "They assisted me clean up my credit, plan a budget plan and prepared me to own my own home through the Lease Purchase program. I 'd finally gotten the chance to see what I might do on my own."

Arnetta now has 3 bank accounts-one for her mortgage, one for costs and one for savings and emergency situations.

In 2004, Arnetta decided to go back to school after 30 years. "Now I have my AA in Business Administration from Tri-C and will be going to CSU to complete my BA in Business Administration."

CHN enabled me to leave an extremely tight spot. It permitted me to discover a home where I can hear the rain during the night, walk to the park with my kids, and give them a terrific, active life.

Michael Jefferies was born with cerebral palsy, but the impacts of his disease never ever stopped him from dealing with life with a positive, forward believing mindset. Michael matured moving from home to home, and his family typically dissuaded him from taking actions forward. However, Michael refused to provide in to these negative messages, and always thought in the power of a long-term address.

As a young adult, Michael began completing housing applications and quickly came in contact with CHN. CHN not only supplied Michael a stable home, however constructed him a home to accommodate his special needs. Michael found more than a home with CHN, he discovered a permanent address so his oldest daughter could get her Bachelors in Business Administration and he could work for 21 years at the Ohio Library for Blind and Disabled.

As a CHN resident, Michael has actually had the ability to deal with a financial therapist to guarantee his long term stability. With the aid of a CHN Financial Counselor, Michael has been able to raise his credit score 148 points, remove his debt, and conserve for $1,200 for a deposit. Michael will become a house owner next year.

" My monetary therapist has provided me achievable target points that help me stay focused and enhance my belief that anything is possible through tough work and a positive, steady environment".

Homebuyer Basics Class

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT:

Interested in purchasing a home but not sure where to start? Sign-up for CHN's Homebuyer Basics course!

During this totally free introductory class, our HUD-certified therapist will offer an overview of the homebuying procedure, including (however not limited to): enhancing your finances and getting mortgage-ready, the essential players you'll meet/work with, and investigating funding alternatives and newbie property buyer programs. You will also find out about local resources and programs to assist you in your homeownership journey and have a chance to ask any concerns you may have.

Note: No certificate is provided upon conclusion of this class.

Please click the button listed below to see class dates and times.

Additional Classes

Homebuyer Education 4-Part Series

CHN's Homebuyer Education course is an 8-hour series that is geared towards households that are actively in the homebuying procedure. This complimentary, instructor-led series is created to satisfy HUD and National Industry Standards for Homebuyer Education and provides the tools and knowledge needed for long-term homeownership.

Note: This course satisfies education requirements for HUD-approved down payment help and first-time property buyer programs. Upon conclusion of the 4-part series, you will get a Property buyer Education certificate (valid for one year from course completion date).

Unable to make these sessions? We also offer self-paced education and counseling through the Framework online property buyer education platform (fee-based service).

Dates: July 7, 14 and 16 from 6-8 p.m.

Virtual: All classes are held practically from 6 - 8 pm. A Zoom link will be sent ahead of time. Please click the button to view class dates and times.

Financial Capabilities Series

- Developing a budget and spending plan

- Setting SMART financial objectives

- Strategies for constructing savings

- Understanding credit and credit reports

- Financial health and improving your relationship with money

- And more!

Much of these subjects can be customized to your company's target market.

If you are a local company seeking to partner on monetary capabilities group education and would like us to use classes to your clients, please contact Nina Holzer at nholzer@chnhousingpartners.org!.?.! Self-Paced Classes Framework is a$

75 online course that

you can take at your benefit. To start see FRAMEWORK ™ or to read more view this short Overview Video. This course fulfills counseling requirements for HUD property buyer programs

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