Home Ownership Made Easy (H.O.M.E.)

H.O.M.E., an affiliate of the Westside Regional Center, has committed itself to an urgent mission: purchasing and maintaining apartments, condos, and houses for low-income adults with developmental disabilities.

What Are the Benefits of H.O.M.E.'s efforts?
We strive to acquire housing that is stable, affordable, and safe:

• Stable so that people with developmental disabilities can use the stability and responsibilities of a home to reach their full potential.
• Affordable so that people with developmental disabilities can have the dignity of supporting themselves.
• Safe so that people with developmental disabilities can experience their right to feel secure in their homes.
  

HomeChoice
HomeChoice is a H.O.M.E. project with Fannie Mae and other housing and financial institutions, that will offer adults with developmental disabilities and low-income families with a disabled child the opportunity to own their homes. This program serves as a one-stop center to address all home ownership issues, including finding an appropriate home and arranging low-cost mortgages.

How Does H.O.M.E. Buy Properties for Its Clients?
H.O.M.E. relies on support from a variety of sources, including major foundations, individuals, several lending institutions, and federal, state, and local affordable housing funds.

Why Has H.O.M.E. Been Successful?
The Keys to our success have been the dedication, hard work, and leadership provided by H.O.M.E.'s Board of Directors and strong administrative support from our partner, the Westside Regional Center.

The 11 volunteers who serve on the Board of Directors have given technical assistance as well as financial support to the organization.

How Can I Help?
If you wish to help or volunteer your time to H.O.M.E., please call the H.O.M.E. office at 310-258-4131 for details on current projects that need your assistance.

If you are interested in obtaining more information about receiving services from H..O.M.E., please call 310-258-4131.  A H.OM.E. staff member will be able to tell you how to access these services and place you on their mailing list.

Click here (http://homechoices.org/) to visit their website.