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,...
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Volunteer Opportunity: Data Analyst VHA AmeriCorps VISTA
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...
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: More than a Civil Rights Leader
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...
Volunteer Position: 2022 VHA AmeriCorps VISTA
[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width="1/1"][cmsms_text] Virginia Housing Alliance’s (VHA) VISTA project is a statewide project that works to expand affordable housing opportunities and end homelessness throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. VHA’s VISTA project aims...
Job Posting: Homebuyer and Community Coordinator
[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width="1/1"][cmsms_text] SUMMARY The Homebuyer and Community Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, preparing and informing prospective homeowners for community land trust homeownership. The Homebuyer and Community Coordinator is...
MWCLT & LISC seek AmeriCorps Program Assistant
The Maggie Walker Community Land Trust (MWCLT) and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) are seeking a summer only AmeriCorps member to serve as a Program Assistant. The candidate will ideally begin service on August 1 and serve a minimum of 300 hours through...
MWCLT Statement on Racial Justice
Black lives matter. MWCLT supports the recent protests in Richmond and across the country in response to the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. Over 400 years of violence and systemic racism against Black people has created wealth and health disparities for...
Partnership with Chesterfield County
Maggie Walker Community Land Trust recently sold its first home in Chesterfield, thanks to a Community Development Block Grant of $500,000 from the County. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the home, which is in the Dale District, on Wednesday, September 18th....
MWCLT is Now Accepting Class A Contractor Bids
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Altria Group Invests $1 Million in the MWCLT for Affordable Housing in South Richmond
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