Home Ownership Center of Greater Cincinnati, Inc., The

Street Address:
2820 Vernon Place
Cincinnati, OH 45219


Phone: 513-961-2800
Fax: 513-961-8222
Website: www.hometoday.cc

Rick Williams, President / CEO

Contact Name: Lance Wagner
Phone: 513-961-2800x4421
Fax:
Email: lwagner@hometoday.cc


Staff Size: Full Time: 10 

Background
The Home Ownership Center of Greater Cincinnati was established in 1972 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1973. From that time, they have developed low interest loan programs to provide funding for code-related repairs and improvements to owner-occupied homes in Cincinnati neighborhoods. The NHS has also established homeownership programs that include training seminars for prospective homebuyers, assistance in securing down payment assistance and affordable mortgage financing. The NHS also offers Community Building Programs for targeted neighborhoods.

Mission
The Home Ownership Center of Greater Cincinnati is a private, non-profit partnership of residents, businesses, and government whose mission is to strengthen communities through comprehensive home-ownership strategies.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $1,198,522

 Lines of Business
  • Community Building and Organizing

  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Lending and Loan Portfolio Management


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Campaign for Home Ownership

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 529 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 4 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 148 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 0 rental units.
  • Invested $45,500 in the community through Home Ownership Center of Greater Cincinnati, Inc., The's revolving loan fund, which leveraged $15,599,594 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $15,645,094.

    • Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Leadership Training

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Down-payment Assistance

  •  Financial Education

  •  Foreclosure Prevention Training

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Home Maintenance Training

  •  Home Safety and Security

  •  Lead Poison Prevention

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Home Ownership Center

  •  Home Ownership Counseling


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Drew AsimusBoard MemberBuilerness 
    Pat BreadyBoard Member  
    Annette ChmielBoard SecretaryOtherCincinnati Area Board of Realtors 
    David CorsBoard MemberBusinessFifth Third Bank 
    Matt FitzpatrickBoard Vice PresidentResident  
    Pickett S HaringtonBoard MemberBusinessXavier 
    Deborah A HeaterBoard MemberResident  
    Teri HeckenmuellerBoard TreasurerChildren's Hospital Medical CenterBusiness Director
    Verdell JonesBoard MemberResident  
    Robert KillinsBoard MemberBusinessProcter & Gamble 
    Rosemary McClendonBoard MemberResidentConvergys 
    Rose NelsonBoard MemberResident  
    Carolyn RolfesBoard MemberResidentPotterHills HomesPresident
    Sandy RoweBoard MemberBusinessUS Bank Home Mortgage 
    John C. SmitBoard PresidentFinancial InstitutionUnion Savings Bank - Cincinnati, OH 

    About the NeighborWorks ® Network
    The NeighborWorks® network is a nationwide network of more than 240 community development organizations working in nearly 4358 urban, suburban and rural communities across America. These organizations engage in revitalization strategies that strengthen communities and transform lives. In the last five years alone, NeighborWorks® organizations have generated more than $8.5 billion in reinvestment and helped more than 500,000 families of modest means purchase or improve their homes or secure safe, decent rental or mutual housing.

    NeighborWorks ® America Contact Information
    District:  Great Lakes
    Name:  Karen Whedon
    Phone:  513-221-4260
    Toll-Free:  877-316-8880
    Fax:  513-221-4425
    Email:  kwhedon@nw.org