Welcome From CEO Katherine Peoples
Welcome to HPP CARES CDE! As a social enterprise, we have achieved significant and wide-ranging accomplishments in recent years. Working in collaboration with the National Coalition for Equities (NCFE), our focus has been on advocating for a strong community voice among federal and state regulators and major private sector corporations. We have dedicated ourselves to addressing public policy issues, particularly those related to wealth and income inequality impacting affordable homeownership and small business growth.
Through our collaborative efforts, HPP CARES CDE and NCFE have expanded outreach initiatives, leading to increased corporate social responsibility and consumer protection awareness. These endeavors have enabled us to engage with a broader audience, forge partnerships with numerous companies, and work closely with regulators, all with the goal of supporting deserving individuals in achieving sustainable homeownership, fostering successful small businesses, protecting consumers, and empowering California communities6 Column.
No Mission is Successful Without an Amazing Team
No mission is successful without an amazing team infused with diversity and representative of the communities we serve. Our frontline responders are dedicated to:
Affordable Housing (Temporary/Permanent)
Lending (Mortgage/Business)
Grants and Subsidies (Small Business, Housing, ADU)
Fund Control (Grant Management, Constructio2 Column Fund Control Disbursement)
Training (Housing Small Business)
Construction and Development (Single Family Homes, Affordable Housing Units, ADU)
Their expertise and commitment ensure we effectively address the needs of our communities and make a meaningful impact.
At HPP CARES CDE, we are committed to championing opportunities for people of color to become integral partners in our mission to reduce income and wealth inequality, thereby contributing to the creation of stronger futures for all minority groups. We invite you to explore our work in detail. Comprehensive information about our programs and capacity can be found on our website for your review.
Sincerely,
Katherine Peoples
CEO, HPP CARES CDE
Capabilities
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Education Counseling
Down Payment Assistance+ Grants + Subsidy
Down Payment
Assistance Rolodex
Online Educational
Portal
Lending Services
Housing ADU Small Business
Education Lending
Brick & Motor
Grant management + Construction Fund Disbursement
HOUZD To ADU
Design Finance Construct Lease Protect
Permanent Housing Solution Housing In Secure
Design, Permit and
Build your ADU
Lending + Downpayment
Capabilities
HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency
Our HUD-approved 501(c)(3) Housing Counseling Agency provides educational training, one-on-one counseling, and Train the Trainer programs. We specialize in pre- and post-purchase homebuyer education, financial capabilities including debt management and credit improvement, small business coaching, and ADU design, finance, construction, leasing, and protection.
Down Payment Assistance+ Grants + Subsidy
HPP Cares Foundation Grant Administration 1st Time Homebuyer, Returning to Homeownership, ADU.
Down Payment Assistance Rolodex
Lehvl has sourced nationwide down payment assistance grants and subsidies, along with ADU grant opportunities. We also offer a comprehensive online educational platform for pre- and post-purchase support, guiding participants through their journey of homeownership and ADU projects.
Online Educational Portal
A 24/7 online educational portal connected to one-on-one counseling with certified HUD counselors.
Lending Services Housing ADU Small Business
CDE is pursuing CDFI designation to offer diverse financing options, including home purchase loans, ADU construction financing, refinancing, and reverse mortgage options.
Education Lending Brick & Motor
Providing aspiring entrepreneurs and existing small businesses with the knowledge and resources they need to succeed. We offer a safe space to build a strong foundation through education, training, and financing programs.
Grant management + Construction Fund Disbursement
Providing grant administration and oversight of fund control for disbursement of grant funding, with inspection capabilities for construction fund disbursement. Our services cater to small property owner projects as well as large commercial projects.
HOUZD To ADU Design Finance Construct Lease Protect
Teaching novice property owners how to develop ADUs, from designing the unit and financing it to construction, leasing, and protecting their investment.
Permanent Housing Solution Housing In Secure
The Masterlease program offers permanent housing solutions, including SRO units, single studio apartments, and one-bedroom units, for individuals transitioning from temporary to permanent housing.
HOUZD Design, Permit and Build your ADU
A minority woman-led construction company providing development services for temporary and permanent housing solutions, including single-family homes, ADUs, multi-unit housing, and affordable housing.
HCV Homeownership Program
Providing assistance to both PHA and participants with the HCV Homeownership program
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