From: Dale A. Darrow  <[log in to unmask]> 04/12/00 03:53PM 

The following invitation (in blue) is being sent to local governments
and community organizations to solicit ideas on how HUD may work 
with communities to to develop a local homeownership event, or to 
promote local homeownership program efforts as part of National Homeownership Week (June 3 through 10, 2000).  While 
homeownership in the United States is at an all time high, the rates 
of homeownership among lower income households, racial minorities, 
female headed households, and persons with disabilities is significantly 
lower.  HUD, the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development 
Authority (WHEDA), and Fannie Mae are especially interested 
in working with lenders, local governments, and community 
organizations to promote homeownership opportunities for 
these households .

HUD, WHEDA, and Fannie Mae staff will be meeting at the Reuss 
Federal building on April 18 to discuss potential strategies to promote 
homeownership  during Homeownership Week, and throughout the year.  
This is an open meeting, and you or another individual representing 
your agency, lenders, the local Realtors association, or other community 
organizations working to promote homeownership are invited to 
discuss how HUD, Fannie Mae and WHEDA can work to plan or 
support events within the Madison area.


Invitation

Please join us at HUD on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at 10:00 a.m., for 
a meeting to discuss National Homeownership Week.  The meeting will 
be held in Room 490D of the West Tower of the Reuss Federal 
Building, 310 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI .

Homeownership Week is scheduled for June 3-10, 2000.  During 
Homeownership Week hundreds of communities across the country will 
host events to strengthen homeownership initiatives.  In past years, 
these events have included homebuyer fairs, seminars and workshops, 
official proclamations, open houses, ground breakings, dedications, etc..

Participating in National Homeownership Week can provide substantial 
benefits to communities.  In the past, well planned Homeownership 
Week events have received substantial attention from local officials and 
the media.  This publicity will raise the visibility of homeownership 
programs and can help attract potential beneficiaries, new partners, 
and other forms of community support.

The April 18, 2000 meeting will afford you with an opportunity to 
discuss how HUD, WHEDA and Fannie Mae may assist you in 
implementing an effective event in your community.  We strongly 
encourage you to begin planning events  in cooperation with other 
interested organizations and community members. Homeownership Week 
Planning Guides will be available at our April 18, 2000 meeting to assist 
in the planning process. To assure adequate seating we request that 
those persons who are planning on attending the meeting to  R.S.V.P. 
to David Balcer by e-mail [log in to unmask] or by phone at 
414-297-3214, Extension 8009.

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