ELDA’s Programs

Develops and preserves affordable housing for:

• Veterans
• Seniors
• Working families
• Low-to-moderate income households

Includes:

• New construction
• Rehabilitation of vacant homes
• Infill housing on underused land
• Workforce housing projects

“Train. Build. House.”

Provides hands-on construction training in:

• Carpentry
• Flooring
• Painting
• Drywall
• Roofing
• Basic electrical and plumbing

Target participants:

• Youth
• Returning citizens
• Unemployed adults
• Individuals seeking trade certification

Helps families move toward ownership through:

• Credit education
• Budget counseling
• Down payment readiness
• First-time homebuyer workshops
• Mortgage readiness coaching

Provides housing-focused assistance including:

• Safe rental placement
• Aging-in-place housing modifications
• Minor repairs
• Housing stabilization referrals

Supports repair of distressed properties:

• Roof repair
• Flooring replacement
• Accessibility upgrades
• Safety code corrections

Introduces youth to real estate and skilled trades through:

• Job shadowing
• Summer build projects
• Mentorship
• Career exposure workshops

ELDA partners with:

• Churches
• Municipalities
• Trade organizations
• Financial literacy groups
• Community development agencies