At NACA, we believe in transforming lives by making homeownership accessible and achievable. The story of Haneefah Warren, a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher holder, exemplifies the power of resilience, determination, and innovative programs that make affordable housing a reality.
A Journey of Resilience and Triumph
For Haneefah, homeownership wasn’t just a goal—it was a beacon of hope, stability, and a brighter future for her children. Her journey was far from easy. Having faced profound challenges, including the loss of her mother, raising her family under difficult circumstances, and surviving domestic violence, Haneefah’s determination never wavered.
With support from NACA’s groundbreaking HOT-PHA (Homeownership Through Public Housing Assistance) program and the Le meilleur prêt hypothécaire aux États-Unis, Haneefah achieved her dream.
This innovative program allowed her to combine her Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher with NACA’s unique mortgage benefits, which include:
- Pas d'acompte
- Pas de frais de clôture
- No mortgage insurance
- Aucune considération de pointage de crédit
- Below-market fixed interest rates
Haneefah’s rent payments were transformed into a pathway for generational wealth, showcasing how NACA eliminates barriers to affordable homeownership for individuals and families striving to turn dreams into reality.
A Home for the Holidays
This holiday season, Haneefah’s journey reached a joyous milestone. Thanks to Bob’s Discount Furniture and the NY Giants’ “Home for the Holidays” program, her new home was fully furnished. The moment was made even more special with a surprise visit from former NY Giants player Jonathan Casillas, creating unforgettable memories for Haneefah and her family.
Why NACA Makes a Difference
NACA’s mission is rooted in economic justice, ensuring low- to moderate-income individuals and families can access opportunities to build security and generational wealth. Partnerships with leaders like Mayor Ras Baraka, the Newark Housing Authority, and Invest Newark amplify this mission, proving that with collaboration and innovation, affordable housing is within reach for everyone.
Haneefah’s inspiring story is a testament to what’s possible when determination meets opportunity. Her journey underscores the power of programs like NACA’s, which continue to break barriers and make the dream of homeownership a reality for so many.
Let Haneefah’s story inspire you—because with NACA, the dream of homeownership is closer than you think.
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