2007 Bringing People Home Celebration Program Book

2007 Bringing People Home Celebration

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Host, Tavis Smiley on PBS and The Tavis Smiley Show from PRI

2007 Bringing People Home Celebration

Friday, October 19, 2007 The Palace Theatre

Homes for Sale Our homes are located in the following areas throughout Columbus: “It is because of CHP that I was able to afford to build my first home. It is because of CHP that I was equipped with the knowledge of not only how to purchase a home, but also how to manage my personal finances. And it is because of CHP I am now a proud part of the ever growing King Lincoln District.

Homeownership is truly an achievement. In the words of my son, Korran, “We have the greatest house ever!” Thank you CHP!” — Kristian Rose-Anderson

East AMBERFIELD – Prices start at $130,000 Columbus Housing Partnership has partnered with Sovereign Homes to offer you Amberfield, located at Refugee Road and Noe Bixby. All five models from which to choose have an attached, 2-car garage. Visit www.HomeportColumbus.com.

WAVERLY PLACE – Prices start at $137,500 Built by Rockford Homes, the Innovation Series model is located near E. Livingston Ave. and Barnett Road and features first floor laundry and eat-in kitchen. Visit www.HomeportColumbus.com.

Downtown NORTH OF BROAD (NOBO) – Prices start at $85,000 An economically diverse urban community with neo-traditional style homes located in the King Lincoln District. Visit www.NorthofBroad.com.

RICH STREET WALK CONDOMINIUMS – Prices start at $239,900

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Your place on earth

These market rate condos have breath-taking views of downtown Columbus from atop their private roof top terraces, offer up to 2,250 sq. ft. of living space that includes 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, and each unit has a two-car, integrated garage. Visit www.RichStreetWalk.com.

North

Homeport builds communities that provide buyers with the blend of urban sophistication and suburban style. Our commitment is to provide quality homes at an affordable price and our specialty is helping homebuyers get the most value for their hard-earned money. We partner with you to help you realize your dream of homeownership.

THE CROSSING AT JOYCE – Prices start at $108,000

Homeport offers a wide range of homes priced from $70,000 to mid $200,000s: We offer down payment assistance and grant money for eligible buyers. Tax abatement is available at some locations as well. Contact Homeport today for more information at (614) 221-8889 x163.

Another successful collaboration with Rockford Homes, Ashton Point is located in south Columbus, near Obetz. Homes offer spacious and unique designs and are located on wooded cul-de-sac lots. Visit www.HomeportColumbus.com.

In partnership with Rockford Homes, the Crossing at Joyce is located on 24th Avenue, at the intersection of Joyce and 24th Avenues, and offers eight great energy-efficient models with two-car attached garages from which to choose. Visit www.HomeportColumbus.com.

South ASHTON POINT – Prices start at $130,000

Throughout Columbus RESTORE COLUMBUS – Prices start at $70,000 Homeport has launched a comprehensive rehabilitation program to renovate existing homes throughout the City of Columbus and in partnership with the City's Home Again initiative. We are restoring homes near you! Visit www.HomeportColumbus.com.

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Tavis Smiley

From his celebrated conversations with world figures, to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders, as a broadcaster, author, advocate and philanthropist, Tavis Smiley continues to be an outstanding voice for change.

Newsweek profiled him as one of the “20 people changing how Americans get their news” and dubbed him one of the nation’s “captains of the airwaves.”

Smiley hosts the late night television talk show, Tavis Smiley on PBS, and his radio show The Tavis Smiley Show on public radio is distributed by PRI, Public Radio International.

Smiley is the first American ever to simultaneously host signature talk shows on both public television and public radio.

Smiley, who started his career as an aide to the late Los Angeles mayor Tom Bradley, also offers political commentary twice weekly on the Tom Joyner Morning Show. In addition, he has authored nine books. Smiley made publishing history when the book he edited, the Covenant with Black America reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. His latest is What I Know For Sure: My Story of Growing up in America (Doubleday).

In 2004, Texas Southern University honored Smiley with the opening of The Tavis Smiley School of Communications and The Tavis Smiley Center for Professional Media Studies, making him the youngest African American to ever have a professional school and center named after him on a college or university campus. Smiley cemented his commitment to TSU with a $1million gift to the Center.

The mission of his nonprofit organization—Tavis Smiley Foundation—is to enlighten, encourage and empower Black youth.

Tavis Smiley Presents, a subsidiary of The Smiley Group, Inc., brings ideas and people together through symposiums, seminars, forums and town hall meetings.

Smiley has received numerous awards and honorary doctorate degrees including one from his alma mater, Indiana University.

One of ten children, Smiley is single and lives in Los Angeles. In his spare time, he enjoys a good game of Scrabble with friends.

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Accomplishments and Recognition Presentation

Sponsors Presenting Sponsors

Welcome Angela Pace WBNS 10TV

A Review of CHP’s 2006/2007 Accomplishments Amy D. Klaben CHP President/CEO

Alliance Data Cardinal Health CASTO JPMorgan Chase Limited Brands Ohio Capital Corporation For Housing Rockford Homes

2007 Bringing People Home Awards

Speaker Sponsors

PRESENTERS: Charleta Tavares, Columbus City Council Robert Weiler, Chairman, The Robert Weiler Company

Enterprise | NeighborWorks America

AWARDEES: Columbus Board of Realtors Dr. Rev. Leon Troy, Sr.

Special Remarks The Honorable Michael B. Coleman Mayor, City of Columbus

Keynote Presentation Tavis Smiley Host, Tavis Smiley on PBS and The Tavis Smiley Show from PRI

Q & A with Tavis Smiley Moderated by Angela Pace, WBNS 10TV and Mike Thompson, Host of WOSU TV’s Columbus on the Record

Corporate Leaders Columbia Gas of Ohio | Columbus Board of Realtors Huntington Bank | Nationwide | The Truberry Group The Wallick Companies

Corporate Underwriters AEP Ohio | Beacon Property Management | Fifth Third Bank First Merit Bank | Key Bank | L.A. Venneri, Inc. | National City Bank

Corporate Pacesetters Columbus State Community College | Oswald Companies

Corporate Sponsors Battelle | Freddie Mac | Third Federal | TownHomes Management, Inc. | Wells Fargo

Contributors Alca Enterprises | Stephen and Vicki Buchenroth | Duke Realty Corporation | Land and Mortgage Title Northwestern Mutual | Red Mortgage Capital, Inc. | Vogt, Williams, Bowen LLC | Robert J. Weiler Family Fund

The 2007 Bringing People Home Celebration was produced by L.A. Venneri, Inc.

Media Sponsors The Columbus Communicator News

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Bringing People Home Awardees

Columbus Board of Realtors Twenty years ago, leaders of the Columbus Board of Realtors saw a growing affordable housing crisis. In partnership with the City of Columbus, they brought Enterprise Community Partners founder, James Rouse, to Columbus to begin an organization that would provide safe, decent and affordable housing to the area. Through their personal investment, along with financial support from the local lending community, The Columbus Foundation, the City of Columbus and the Enterprise Foundation, Columbus Housing Partnership was born. Since its inception, members of the Columbus Board of Realtors have provided significant financial investment, public advocacy and volunteer leadership through community projects like REALTOR Care Day. The Columbus Board of Realtors is a true champion of affordable housing.

Dr. Rev. Leon Troy, Sr. Dr. Reverend Leon Troy is a pillar of strength who, through steadfast leadership in the professional and faith-based communities, continues to lobby for improved access to education, affordable housing and the quality of life that family’s and individuals deserve. Dr. Troy has been involved with Columbus Housing Partnership for 18 years, counseling and advising both past and present CHP Directors. His commitment to CHP is but one example of Dr. Troy’s dedication to providing affordable housing and related programs to those in need in his community.

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CHP Mission Statement Columbus Housing Partnership is a private, nonprofit organization founded in the belief that a decent and affordable home is the cornerstone of family life and a healthy community.

Columbus Housing Partnership provides quality, affordable housing and related services to low to moderate income working households in Columbus and the surrounding area. Through its activities, Columbus Housing Partnership is a partner in building communities and enhancing the lives of its residents.

Homeownership Programs

Homeownership Programs

Prepare for financial success

Prepare for financial success

“The prospect of buying a home frightened me. I didn’t know anything about mortgages, home inspections, or realtors. Educating myself through Columbus Housing Partnership’s Homebuyer Education course was the smartest move I made. The course enabled me to make decisions with confidence every step of the way to owning my own home.”

— Carol O’Connor

Through free, high-quality education programs, Columbus Housing Partnership is helping thousands of central Ohio families build wealth, improve their finances or prepare to purchase their own home. Classes are offered during evenings and on weekends to meet your busy schedule.

If you are interested in one of the many opportunities offered below, please visit www.CHPColumbus.org or call (614) 221-8889 ext. 134.

HOMEBUYER EDUCATION – Are you ready to become a homeowner? Columbus Housing Partnership offers classes to help you learn about the steps to owning your own home.

DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE – With the help of Columbus Housing Partnership, qualified prospective homeowners can receive up to $6,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance for a home.

CREDIT AND BUDGET COUNSELING – Columbus Housing Partnership encourages families to tackle credit issues early, and can meet one-on-one in a confidential setting to identify credit issues and develop a plan for repairing credit problems.

FINANCIAL FITNESS – Get your finances in shape with Columbus Housing Partnership’s Financial Fitness program; a free workshop designed to give guidance on planning for money management, savings and the proper use of credit.

FORECLOSURE PREVENTION COUNSELING – Foreclosure prevention counseling is for families who fall behind on their mortgage payments. Columbus Housing Partnership provides families with the information and tools necessary to keep their home. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.

HOME REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE COUNSELING – Columbus Housing Partnership offers free classes on home repair and home maintenance to help homeowners.

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The Columbus Communicator News The Communicator News is Columbus' leading African American weekly newspaper that serves central Ohio, Dayton, Cincinnati and Cleveland.

It is dedicated to providing its readers timely, thought provoking and targeted news in a professional manner. www.communicatornews.com