Community Development Alliance

May celebrates Military Appreciation Month.

In June 1944, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the G.I. Bill into law, giving veterans government aid to obtain vocational or college education and receive low-interest business loans and mortgages.

Racial discrimination by local officials excluded many Black veterans from receiving these benefits. Newer programs have allowed veterans of Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other wars to pursue college educations and receive housing assistance. Homeownership is one of the keys to building family wealth.

Join WUWM 89.7 - Milwaukee’s NPR on Wednesday, May 27 at CDA's Homeownership Lab for the "Keys to Homeownership Showcase." WUWM has spent the last six months reporting on barriers to homeownership in Milwaukee and the possible solutions. Join us at 5 p.m. to hear from the organizations that are working towards housing solutions in Milwaukee. It’s free to attend but you must register. See you there!

Click the link to register.

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The Dominican Center for Women is a valued CDA ally working alongside Amani residents and community partners to build a stronger, more vibrant neighborhood.

Recognizing that community well-being is tied to safe housing and economic opportunity, the Dominican Center supports homeownership and home repair initiatives, including the Reclaiming Our Neighborhood (R.O.N.) Coalition. It is also home to Amani United, a resident-led group, and a partner in the Amani Homeownership Initiative with the Community Development Alliance (CDA).

Learn more about The Dominican Center and how to become involved by visiting https://www.dominican-center.org.

Homeownership is a key to generational wealth building. CDA's Johanna Jimenez spoke about homeownership at last Friday's Prosperity Summit sponsored by HPGM. Thanks to HPGM for hosting such a great event!