Community Engagement Update Q3 2024

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"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 

238 out of 635

Households Served

CHFA has a strategic initiative to increase Black and African American Homeownership by 635 households in 2024.

Data pulled as of August 23, 2024

Own Your Tomorrow Microsite: Your Homebuying Resource

CHFA understands the importance of growing, supporting, and celebrating stronger communities. We provide valuable resources to prepare you for the most important investments—your home and your future. 



To view these resources, please visit our expanded site tailored for Black and African American homebuyers, featuring:

• Homebuyer education
• Down payment programs (CHFA and others)
• Pre- and post-purchase financial education classes to help create and maintain generational wealth



Visit Own Your Tomorrow to learn more.

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

education

Free Homebuyer Event: September 21st

CHFA is hosting a two-hour Own Your Tomorrow Homebuyer Event on September 21st at Cross Purpose in Denver. Join homebuying experts to learn:

How homeownership creates generational wealth



How to build your homebuying team



Down payment programs available

How homebuyer education puts you on the path to success

Register for the September 21st Homebuyer Event today!

outreach

CHFA Celebrates Juneteenth in Denver and Colorado Springs

CHFA attended three Juneteenth events taking place from June 14th to June 16th:

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance hosted a Juneteenth event where CHFA gave a presentation about homeownership and how CHFA can play a part.

CHFA sponsored the Juneteenth Music Festival hosted in Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood. The event included musical guests, a parade, and more.

CHFA also sponsored the Southern Colorado Juneteenth Festival (SCJF) taking place in Colorado Springs’ America the Beautiful Park. SCJF honors the history of Juneteenth while celebrating inclusion, cultural diversity, and community unity.



resources

CHFA’s program with $25K down payment for first-generation homebuyers released

In mid-June, CHFA launched the CHFA FirstGeneration^sm mortgage and down payment program for homebuyers who are the first in their family to purchase a home. 

The program features a $25K down payment option, regardless of the mortgage amount for qualified borrowers. 

Learn more about CHFA FirstGeneration! 



we hope to see you

CHFA in Community

CHFA was proud to participate in the following Black and African American-led organizations and events. If you see us at an event, please come over and chat with us to learn how we can help you become a homeowner!



• June 1 – Own Your Tomorrow Homebuyer Event
• June 14 – Cleo Parker Robinson Homebuyer Event
• June 15-16 – Juneteenth Festival (Denver and Colorado Springs)
• June 30 – Globeville-Elyria-Swansea Neighborhood Homeownership Event
• July 13-14 – Denver Black Arts Festival
• July 20 – Own Your Tomorrow Homebuyer Event in Colorado Springs
• August 10 – Park Hill Day of Legends Event
• August 10 - Montbello 2020 Back to School Event

Coming up

• September 21 – Own Your Tomorrow Homebuyer Event - Register here
• November 14 – African American Young Ladies Summit - Good Trouble 4 Black Futures

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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