On Saturday, March 4th, 2023, Victory Christian Center Church hosted a Homebuying Workshop to help educate those interested in purchasing a home and wanting to see if they qualify. The workshop was sponsored by US Bank and it was open to the public. Students from VCCS helped prepare the event by packaging gift bags, setting up the refreshments table, and assisting the organizers to prepare for the presentations. Representatives from local homebuying assistance and education organizations, Community Link and Dream Key Partners were also in attendance. These programs assist aspiring homebuyers with qualifying for deposit assistance and those needing help with repairing their credit and other forms of financial assistance.
With Dream Key Partners’ House Charlotte program, households with incomes up to 110% can achieve homeownership with the help of down payment assistance up to $80,000! One of the women in attendance had her testimony shared of how she achieved homeownership through the House Charlotte program and was awarded the $80,000! It was a powerful story of how these programs work to help Charlotte residents become homeowners, even if they don’t traditionally qualify.
Also in attendance were several real estate agents and a mortgage broker who are all members of VCC Church! Participants received gift bags and handouts containing valuable information to help them with the home buying process! Those seeking homeownership for themselves and their children were able to ask questions and their children were able to ask questions and get help with moving forward on their home buying journey.
The participants were also able to learn from a home inspector and get connected with the real estate agent and mortgage loan officers so they could get more help later. After the presentations concluded, the participants were offered refreshments and had an opportunity to meet with the Homebuying representatives and engage in 1 on 1 conversations for more personal advice and assistance, as well as to set future appointments!
We give all the glory to God for this opportunity to serve our members and the local community and to connect with organizations to help empower others on their journey to homeownership!
If you were unable to attend the workshop, but would like valuable information and resources to assist and inform you on success in your home buying journey. Call the Missions Department at 704-529-5888.
