HomeOwnership Center, Inc.

Street Address:
1404 N. Randolph Ave.
Elkins, WV 26241
Mailing Address:PO Box 1579
Elkins, WV 26241

Phone: 304-636-6495
Fax: 304-636-4125
Website: www.hocwv.org

John Elza, Executive Director

Contact Name: John Elza
Phone: 304-636-6495x15
Fax: 304-636-6596
Email: jelza@hocwv.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 3    Part Time: 1

Background
Began as a program of Randolph County Housing Authority. Incorporated in 1998 as an independent 501(c)(3). Chartered in NeighborWorks network in 2001. Joined Campaign for Home Ownership and became a NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center in 2002. Opened new center location in 2003.

Mission
To promote safe, affordable housing, focusing on sustainable homeownership, self-sufficiency, sound environments, healthy quality of life and communities that can sustain these values.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $195,081

 Lines of Business
  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Lending and Loan Portfolio Management


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Campaign for Home Ownership
  • NeighborWorks Rural Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 17 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 2 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 41 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 0 rental units.
  • Invested $154,300 in the community through HomeOwnership Center, Inc.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $2,869,921 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $3,024,221.

    • Community Services
  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Down-payment Assistance

  •  Financial Education

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Home Safety and Security

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Home Ownership Center

  •  Home Ownership Counseling

  •  HomeBuyers Club

  •  Section 8 Housing


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Doug FisherBoard Vice PresidentNon-Profit InstitutionWorld Vision 
    Karen JacobsonBoard MemberCounty GovernmentRandolph County Housing AuthorityExecutive Director
    Shannon JohnsonBoard TreasurerCounty GovernmentRandolph County Court SystemAssistant Prosecuting Attorney
    Jeffrey LoudinBoard MemberBusinessThe Phillips Group 
    Jennifer MorganBoard PresidentBusinessThomas R. Ross, AttorneyLawyer
    Ben SheplerBoard SecretaryBusinessProfessional Nursing ServiceTerritory Manager
    Roy StalnakerBoard MemberFinancial InstitutionHuntington Mortgage GroupMortgage Sales Representative

    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:  Mid-Atlantic
    Name:  Sasha M. Johnson
    Phone:  
    Toll-Free:  
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    Email:  smjohnson@nw.org