In 2021 Markita purchased a home with the assistance of a no-strings attached down payment assistance grant. In 2024 she was elected as the ANC representative for her neighborhood in Washington DC. LOVE her message about strength, tenacity and persistence. At birdSEED we are working hard on our upcoming grant round to award grants to help get historically disadvantaged home buyers the keys to their new homes. Applications and details about our grants are online at www.birdseed.org. Thank you to Markita for the inspirational message. #blackhistorymonth #birdseedfoundation #downpaymentgrants #firsttimehomebuyer
birdSEED Foundation
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Nourishing a new and just future.
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Today, Flock's profits come from managing homes. But we cannot ignore the past. The real estate industry and its generation to generation wealth creation has been out of reach for many Black and Brown individuals. Redlining alone tells the story we have to study as a very real social, political and economic conspiracy to prevent (predominately) Black homeownership. “Conspiracy,” however, implies that there was something to hide. In actuality, redlining and steering was very public. The overtly racist practices and policies that prevented the accumulation of wealth through home/property ownership disrupted any hope for parity or equality in real estate and home buying. And, by design, the acquisition of wealth generating assets like real property and the ability to pass them onto future generations was deliberately kept out of reach for those who didn’t look like me. Together, with the Greater Washington Community Foundation we're planting seeds for the equitable future we want to be part of. That isn’t a story I want to be part of. So let’s start another narrative. Let’s repair the damages of the past. And let’s call it what it is: long overdue reparative justice. In late fall of 2020, Flock’s birdSEED evolved into a foundation designed to offer home buying assistance to Black and Brown residents of the District of Columbia. Is this a financial windfall for many who have long sought home ownership? Not quite yet. Does it shift the conversation and invite those who have squarely benefited from an industry that excluded others to consider their responsibility? It should. My peers might say: “but I didn’t cause the problem!” To which I say: “Maybe not, but it’s your responsibility - it’s OUR responsibility to UNDO it.” Lisa Wise - Lisa Wise, Founder and Chief Flockster, Flock DC
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1508 U St NW
US，District of Columbia，Washington，20001
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These aren't just numbers. They're the result of decades of redlining, discriminatory lending, and systemic barriers to wealth building in our communities. 75% vs 44% White vs Black homeownership rates in the US. This gap tells a story of injustice – one we're committed to changing. This Black History Month, take action. Your donation to birdSEED Foundation directly funds down payment grants for BIPOC first-time homebuyers in DC and Philadelphia. Because building generational wealth starts with having a place to call your own. Help us plant seeds of change. Donate at?birdseed.org #blackhistorymonth #birdseedfoundation #downpaymentgrants #firsttimehomebuyer
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At the birdSEED Foundation, we believe in keeping things simple. Our grant program has minimal barriers, a straightforward application, and absolutely no strings attached. On purpose. We're here to help make homeownership real for our community. From grants that never need to be repaid to the ability to pair with other programs like DC's Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) - we're all about creating paths to your first home for DC and Philly residents. Ready to learn more? Check out our eligibility details and apply if you're the right fit: #downpaymentassistance #downpaymentgrants #birdseedfoundation #firsttimehomebuyer #restorativejustice
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What does housing justice look like in action? ?? For the birdSEED Foundation, it looks like Rachel finding her perfect home in DC. Like Markita building generational wealth. Like Tony and Harry putting down roots in their community. Since 2020, birdSEED has been working to close the racial wealth gap through rapid, no-strings-attached downpayment assistance for first-time BIPOC homebuyers. Every grant, every home, every family represents another step toward undoing systemic barriers to homeownership. 'The best is yet to come,' shares Tiffany, one of our grant recipients. We couldn't agree more. Want to help write the next success story? Learn more about our mission and donate today: https://lnkd.in/e3H_xSt9
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Friendly reminder: birdSEED's downpayment assistance grants are still open for applications in both DC and Philadelphia! ?? Help us reach more aspiring homeowners by sharing this opportunity with your circles. Every share could help someone take their first step toward homeownership! → First-time homebuyers can apply at birdseed.org until March 31st 2025 → Support our mission with a donation → Share with someone who might benefit Together, we can make homeownership more accessible, one grant at a time. #Homeownership #CommunityImpact #birdSEED #DownpaymentGrant #GiftOfHome
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#JUSTCLOSED Jaq recently closed on their first home in Philadelphia thanks to the birdSEED Foundation! We are so thrilled for them. Congratulations, Jaq!! Unlock the keys to someone’s dream home by donating to birdSEED today. Please consider a recurring donation via birdseed.org/donate to support more generational wealth-building in the BIPOC community! #birdseedfoundation #downpaymentassistance #nostringsattached #phillyhomebuyer
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On December 31, Sequoria closed on her new home. She had applied with birdSEED multiple times and interviewed with our advisory board four times, before receiving grant from us in our most recent round. Our advisory board was impressed by the work Sequoria put into the home buying process and her persistence in coming back to us. She sent us the following note on the day of her closing, "I just wanted to reach out and thank you and everyone at birdSEED who helped make my dream of homeownership come true. I officially closed today and I’m excited to go into 2025 as a new homeowner. None of this would have been possible if I didn’t have you all rooting for me! I’m forever grateful and I wish you and the birdSEED team a very Happy New Year." Thank you to everyone who supports birdSEED's mission and is helping us bring equity home. #birdSEEDFoundation #justclosed #housingjustice #equity
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Start 2025 with impact: the birdSEED Foundation is matching ALL donations through January 5th to help create more pathways to homeownership in our communities. Since 2021, we've helped 27 families achieve their dream of homeownership through our no-strings-attached down payment assistance program. With your support, we can make even more dreams possible in 2025. Your contribution goes twice as far right now. Can't donate? Share our story - you might help us reach a future homeowner or inspire another supporter. Let's make equitable homeownership accessible to more families in DC and Philadelphia. Give the gift of home today: https://lnkd.in/e3H_xSt9 #birdseedfoundation #downpaymentassistance #downpaymentgrants #bipocfirsttimehomebuyer #philadelphiarealestate #dcrealestate #givethegiftofhome
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On October 28th birdSEED Foundation gave $170,000 in no-strings-attached down payment grants. Not one string. ?? I'm the founder of birdSEED, but for several months, hit the presidential campaign trail as a volunteer - hurling myself (and birdSEED) at democracy, without taking a moment to celebrate and share the good, disruptive work birdSEED does to solve the racial wealth gap. And so much more. The election is over. My work is here for now. It's my campaign. It's a continued Self-Election to be the change I want to see. It's been a hard year but ... I've dusted myself off I am resilient, brave, and relentless I have an important role to play in solving the racial wealth gap. Join me - in bringing equity home to BIPOC first-time home buyers. Contribute to birdSEED, share our mission, share our passion for justice. Share our optimism Sometimes, change is quite simple. 100% of donor contributions go to grants. Be the change you want to see. It's nice here. Link to support is in the comments:) ?? Mimi Concannon Nikki Namdar, MBA Marla M. Dean André Robert Lee Pavan Khoobchandani Jonathan McNair Jeff David Paola Moya Ruby Taylor, Diego Mariscal Terinee J. Bonds Tatiana Torres Nest DC #downpaymentassistance hashtag #homebuying
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A closing in Ward 7
birdSEED's Newest Home Buyer Purchases in Ward 7
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