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  A stable community needs affordable, safe housing—to retain existing residents, to attract new ones, and to build the tax base. Braddock’s deteriorating housing stock has been one of the major symptoms of the region’s decline, and Heritage has taken powerful steps to reverse the trend. The Hospital Park Housing Initiative rehabilitates older housing and builds new homes. The program is designed to help people who would otherwise not be able to afford a home. With the right assistance, they can become homeowners and start on the road to independence and financial security. The benefits to the community don’t end with new tax money. For one, stable neighborhoods are less crime-prone. For another, when existing homeowners see new or refurbished housing being developed, they often decide to upgrade their own homes, providing a healthy “domino effect” for the neighborhood and the community.
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And the first-time homebuyer needs substantial support to make the transition successfully. Heritage provides training in how to find the right house, how to budget for expenses, and how to maintain the new residence, along with help securing a mortgage. It’s a comprehensive approach that helps a novice homeowner avoid the traps and maximize the possibilities.
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