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CRA approves pilot homeownership education program with PATH Housing at half the requested budget
Summary
After extensive debate about scale, eligibility and measurable outcomes, the CRA approved a pilot agreement with PATH Housing Solutions to deliver a 9‑month homeownership education and coaching program, funding half of the requested $133,000 as a pilot and requiring contract milestones and majority-CRA residency.
The Opelika Community Redevelopment Agency approved a pilot homeownership education and coaching program with PATH Housing Solutions Inc., authorizing the executive director to negotiate an agreement and fund a reduced pilot budget.
The program as presented by Randy Englund would run nine months (delivered in 8‑week modules), enroll an initial cohort of about 50 participants, and pair education with down‑payment assistance matches through existing county and philanthropic programs. Englund said the curriculum includes personal development, career…
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