Start your homeownership journey with expert -- and free -- guidance!

Our HUD-Certified housing counselors will help you budget, understand mortgage terms, and access down payment assistance!

• Saturday, August 1, 10 am - 2 pm
• Saturday, August 15, 10 am - 2 pm
• En español: sábado 22 de agosto, de 10 am a 2 pm
• Saturday, August 29, 10 am - 2 pm

We have THREE online Will Workshops this July, all with Community Legal Services of Philadelphia. That's three opportunities for you to make sure your documents are in order!

We'll answer your questions and teach you everything you need to know about how to write:

• Last Living Will and Testament
• Advanced Healthcare Directive
• Power of Attorney

These three documents are critical to make sure your home is properly passed down and that your wishes are honored!

AHCOPA is thrilled to welcome our new Bilingual Administrative Assistant, Jennifer Santamaria!

A life-long Philadelphian, Jennifer previously worked in the legal world as a pre-litigation paralegal and medical records clerk who specialized in keeping vital information organized and guiding people through important processes.

"What excites me most about this role," says Jennifer, "is being one of the first points of contact in our organization for our future homeowners. I want every first-time buyer to feel welcomed and supported."

In her free time, Jennifer is looking forward to picking up badminton again, a sport she loved in high school!

Celebrating Success

We love getting positive reviews for the hard work we do at AHCOPA. It means a lot to us that we are having a positive impact in people's lives.

"Knowing that someone can protect their loved ones from the challenges they once experienced themselves is just one of the things that makes this work so meaningful."

— Kaylah Vereen, Will Power Program

Below are some recent testimonials from our clients!

"Thank you for helping me achieve my goal of getting my will done. It was a big relief! Although it was difficult to answer those questions, it was helpful to know that my family will be prepared in case something happens to me.

When my mom passed away it was really challenging to settle her estate, so I don't want to leave my loved ones in that same predicament. I'm thankful for the Will Power Program for helping me see the process through."

— Sheila Morrison-Wesley

35 years ago, Ms. Thelma came to ACORN (later known as AHCOPA) for first-time homebuyer counseling.

"They really helped me out, and I was able to get the grant and purchase my home. I've been in my home for 33 years."

Last week, she came back to AHCOPA to write her will, for free.



"It was very easy. I would advise anyone to follow this process. The counselor was very kind and it has been a very good experience all around!"

"My experience with AHCOPA has been an amazing one. Truly grateful for being able to receive the $10,000 Philly First Home Grant. To my amazing AHCOPA counselor Sakinah Lester, thank you.

Sakinah has truly been so helpful throughout the entire process. Kind, professional, and encouraging.

Sakinah truly is an amazing asset to AHCOPA. Thank you Sakinah and to the entire team at AHCOPA."