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FLORIDA SENTINEL FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2021
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CDC Of Tampa Celebrates National Homeownership Month By Hosting Ribbon Cutting For 2 Newly Constructed Homes
On June 29, 2021, the CDC of Tampa, along with Mayor Jane Castor, held the ribbon cutting of 2 newly constructed homes at 2205 Emma Street and 2209 Emma Street.
Ernest Coney, CDC Ex- ecutive Director, said: “De- spite the pandemic, people are still moving forward, looking forward to achieving their dream of homeowner- ship. The communities of Tampa are resilient, and the CDC of Tampa will continue its work of empowering fam- ilies and young people to achieve their dreams.”
In June 2002, President George W. Bush declared June as National Homeown- ership Month, and the CDC of Tampa celebrated this year by having a ribbon cutting for two affordable houses they recently constructed. These houses pave the way for two families to pursue their desire of security, health and happi- ness for their families.
About CDC of Tampa:
Since 1992, CDC of Tampa has built more than 120 sin- gle-family homes, 350 rental units, and 150,000 square feet of commercial space. The organization has assisted over 3,560 families with housing counseling, and cre- ated 1,175 new homeowners. They are focused on improv- ing the lives of Tampa resi- dents, by investing in underrepresented communi- ties, mentoring students to increase high school gradua- tion rates, offering vocational training for workers, and re- vitalizing neighborhoods through development initia- tives.
With each newly con- structed house, the CDC of Tampa is paving the way for even more families to achieve the dream of becoming homeowners, increasing their chances for upward social
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New homeowners cut the ribbon to their new residences. Mayor Jane Castor, CDC CEO Ernest Coney, State Representative Dianne Hart, and Tampa City Council Chair, Orlando Gudes look on.
Shelia Gooden and her son, Charles, and daughter, Janice, are shown with Mayor Castor, CEO Coney and Rep. Dianne Hart.
CDC CEO Coney, Dwayne Mallory of Rep. Kathy Castor’s office, the Gooden family, Chloe Coney and Ella Coffie.
Marissa Mighty with her 2 children, Arbiana and Mekhi are shown with Mayor Jane Castor and CDC CEO, Ernest Coney, Jr.