Manna, Inc.

Street Address:
828 Evarts Street, NE
Washington, DC 20018


Phone: 202-832-1845
Fax: 202-832-1865
Website: www.mannadc.org

George K. Rothman, President and CEO

Contact Name: George K Rothman
Phone: 202-832-1845
Fax: 202-832-1865
Email: grothman@mannadc.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 52 

Background
Manna was started in 1982 as a faith-based organization by the Rev. Jim Dickerson as a means to help provide formerly homeless families with a solid foundation for their lives. Recognizing that safe and affordable housing was a critical part of that foundation, and recognizing that home ownership was a means to achieving roots in a community, Manna was created to provide permanent housing for graduates of a transitional housing program. As of the beginning of 2009, Manna had built or renovated nearly 1,000 affordable homes and become the leading developer of affordable home-ownership opportunties in Washington, D.C. Manna is a vertically integrated organization with all the disciplines in-house to accomplish all types of building and renovation projects in D.C., including architects, marketing specialists, accountants, construction managers, home-ownership trainers, community organizers, administrator, property manager and maintenance staff, carpenters, project managers, and fundraisers. In 2003 Manna created Manna Mortgage, the District's only non-profit mortgage company, which specializes in providing lower-income residents with low-cost, low-fee 30-year fixed rate mortgages.

Mission
The mission of Manna is to empower individuals, strengthen families, and collaborate with stakeholders to rebuild neighborhoods and foster sustainable communities in Washington, D.C., by creating quality affordable housing for lower-income families, by offering support and training to families both before and after they purchase their homes, and by engaging in community and economic development activities.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $7,341,164

 Lines of Business
  • Asset and Property Management

  • Community Building and Organizing

  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Real Estate Development


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Campaign for Home Ownership

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 1068 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 38 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 37 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 35 rental units.
  • Invested $ in the community through Manna, Inc.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $8,855,093 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $8,855,093.

    • Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Community Outreach and Organizing

  •  Leadership Training

  •  Tenant Organizing

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Financial Education

  •  IDA Savings Program

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Indoor Environment Quality

  •  Renewable Energy Resources

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  HomeBuyers Club


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    James DickersonBoard President Board President

    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.

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