NCALL addresses the African American homeownership gap
DOVER, Del. – Some organizations in Dover are hoping to address what they’re calling a gap in African American homeownership. The National Council on Agricultural Life and Labor (NCALL) is working together with the National Association of Real Estate Brokers.
Organizers tell 47 ABC, black homeownership is actually lower now than it was before housing discrimination was outlawed. Organizers say they realized that education about homeownership is lacking throughout Delaware communities.
They tell us, they’re putting together a series of virtual meetings and events to close the gap and put not only Dover residents, but all Delaware residents in a home. “It’s just a real cornerstone to wealth, wealth and stability for the family to be able to say, this is my home and this is where I’m going to come home every day after school for the children,” says Camille Moman, Consumer Service Administrator at NCALL. She adds, “Because if we are able to help them just believe that they can be a home owner and then get ready to be a home owner, then we’re half way there.”
Meanwhile, Denise Freeman the Consumer Services Director at NCALL says their organization will continue to revitalize Dover and all communities throughout the state. “We very much want to be a contributor to closing that gap and ensuring that more and more African Americans can also enjoy that American Dream,” says Freeman. “It’s not rocket science, it is just applying yourself and making sure that you are in line with people who can help you.”
NCALL also wants viewers to know, this is a statewide event not just for Dover residents. The virtual town hall meeting will take place Wednesday, June 23rd at 6 p.m. To be apart of this virtual town hall meeting which will give participants a deeper understanding of the African American homeownership gap, you can register for free event by clicking here.
For other housing resources, just visit NCALL’s website.