Ready for some fireworks? In addition to celebrating America’s independence, this month we’re celebrating an important birthday: Maggie L. Walker herself, born 160 years ago on July 15th, 1864. This Friday, 7/5 the National Parks Service will kick off two weeks of...
On June 5, 2024, the nonprofits behind the envisioned Bensley Agrihood withdrew their rezoning application from the Chesterfield County Planning Commission’s docket because it became clear—after 583 days—that the project would not receive rezoning approval due to a...
Here comes the sun... We had some big news last month! On May 17, Henrico County announced a massive $60 million Housing Trust Fund, as well as their intention to use it to fund a massive expansion of the CLT in Henrico. Ettrick Landing is on track to be completed...
Join MWCLT as our 2024 – 2025 VHA AmeriCorps VISTA Member. Apply by July 18, 2024. Stipends and other benefits available.
Earlier this year, Michaela Ross and Brian Bills decided to donate $90,000 of their inheritance to the Maggie Walker Community Land Trust. The couple, who moved from the San Francisco area two years ago, decided it would be best to use their “unearned...
Welcome to our new homeowner, Keyara Lewis and her son, Hayden Lewis! Keyara and Hayden moved into their new MWCLT home this summer. Keyara is a 25-year-old Richmond native. After graduating from college in 2020 with a degree in communications and marketing, Keyara...
On April 15th, Mr. and Mrs. Dallas commemorated fifty years of marriage. To make it more special, they got to celebrate in their recently-purchased home from the Maggie Walker Community Land Trust. Although Mr. and Mrs. Dallas are two of MWCLT’s newest homeowners,...
SUMMARY One of MWCLT’s goals is to strengthen their programs to address racial inequities in homeownership. To support this goal, they have developed and launched a number of pilot programs and creative partnerships to widen their reach. MWCLT is looking for a...
It’s fair to say everyone is familiar with Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. But do you know about his work in housing? by Whitney Brown, MWCLT Homeowner Board Member Every year since 1986, the United States has observed the birth date of the late Dr. Martin Luther...