HUD HOUSING EDUCATORS

The SDCLT has launched the HUD Housing Educator Program, a pioneering initiative in Broome County aimed at increasing homeownership representation within the BIPOC community. This unique program provides training in HUD Housing Counseling, equipping participants with the knowledge to pass the housing counseling exam. Upon certification, participants are encouraged to “pay it forward” by guiding other historically marginalized residents through the essential steps of the homeownership journey.

What sets this program apart is its emphasis on lived experience. The SDCLT has designed it to include educators who have personally faced challenges like poverty, racial discrimination, and gender bias, fostering deeper connections and trust within the community. Additionally, the program offers youth development opportunities in housing, food, and racial justice, helping young people build career-ready skills in storytelling, interviewing, community outreach, film, photography, and editing. Interested in making a difference? Join us in empowering Broome County residents toward homeownership and community transformation.