In an ongoing effort to support and improve local communities, the Union Home Mortgage Foundation is giving back by donating $2,500 to Capital Area Housing Partnership.
Lansing, Michigan – August 3, 2022 – In an ongoing effort to support and improve local communities, the Union Home Mortgage Foundation is giving back by donating $2,500 to Capital Area Housing Partnership.
Capital Area Housing Partnership is a nonprofit housing ministry operating in Lansing, Michigan, that aims to develop strong, diverse neighborhoods with a focus on affordable housing, homeownership and financial security. Its Building Capital Program lays the foundation for individuals to achieve their goals by knitting housing resources and financial literacy education together. HUD-certified counselors help clients develop a plan of action to achieve long-term financial success through and teach educational workshops promoting responsible homeownership. On average, the Building Capital Program serves 500 households per year, with more than 5,300 households served in the program’s 11 years. In 2022, Capital Area Housing Partnership is aiming to provide services to 650 households across mid-Michigan.
"We are excited to partner with the Union Home Mortgage Foundation to help families achieve financial stability and secure a safe and affordable place to call home," said Capital Area Housing Partnership Executive Director Rawley Van Fossen. "Thanks to the Foundation’s commitment, our housing counseling team will persist in transforming possibilities for people and our communities across mid-Michigan."
“Union Home Mortgage believes housing plays a critically important role in the health of our communities and the lives of individuals across the country,” said Bill Cosgrove, CEO and Founder of Union Home Mortgage. “We are pleased to be able to support organizations like Capital Area Housing Partnership in its assistance of vulnerable populations with special circumstances along the housing continuum.”
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About the Union Home Mortgage Foundation
The Union Home Mortgage Foundation was established in 2015 as the charitable arm of independent mortgage banking company Union Home Mortgage Corp. (UHM). The Foundation’s mission is to equip individuals and families with the tools and resources to achieve economic self-sufficiency, specifically through education, career readiness, financial literacy and housing. The Foundation has awarded over $1 million since its inception towards these programs to help guide families on a pathway towards responsible homeownership. Union Home Mortgage Corp. is a high-growth, full-service retail, wholesale and consumer direct lender with over 150 branches across the U.S. and over $13 billion in responsible lending per year. To learn more about Union Home Mortgage and its efforts in the community, please visit https://www.uhm.com/.