December is the month of GIVING!

Help local seniors and elderly households, like Ms. Gantt, survive, recover, and build prosperity.

I am very grateful and very pleased for a job well done under the "Forest Heights Home Restoration Improvement Program." This Program is a Home Retention Improvement Program that is funded by Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Community Legacy fund, and administered by Housing Options and Planning Enterprises, Inc. (HOPE).

I am truly impressed, and I appreciate the professionalism and the dedication of the contractors assigned to this project. The restoration and rehabilitation of my Powder Room and Kitchen exemplifies their crafty workmanship.

I whole-heartly thank the HOPE team, the Director, the Director of Housing, the Fa<;:ade Project Specialist, Ms. Marcela Fleming, the Project Director, Community Investment Remodelers, Inc., and all who contributed in making this project successful.

AGAIN, A JOB WELL DONE!!!

Get $250 back for a donation of $500 or $500 back for a donation of $1,000 to H.O.P.E. throughout the month of December

And it’s easy.

The CITC is administered by the State of Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to make your charitable contributions to non-profits and community development organizations (CBO) such as Housing Options & Planning Enterprises, Inc. (H.O.P.E.) go further when you invest in local communities for:

√ Free, expert housing counseling assistance to help low-income families and seniors remain in affordable housing.

√ Certified financial coaching to help families move from struggling to thriving.

√ High-quality first- time homebuyer education.

√ Creating new affordable housing and preserving homes that people can afford through facade and home repair programs.

Donors that make contributions of $500 or more are eligible to receive Community Investment Tax Credits (CITC). Individuals and businesses making donations are required to obtain from the nonprofit a Donor Acknowledgement Form and complete and submit it to the nonprofit organization receiving the contribution. Individuals or businesses that wish to donate real property must contact the nonprofit prior to making the donation.

Maryland provides an opportunity for individual donors and businesses to connect directly with nonprofits that have available tax credits and are working in their communities. By making a charitable contribution to H.O.P.E; individuals and businesses can:

• Reduce their Maryland tax liability
• Make a targeted impact in their community
• Increased visibility and recognition for local businesses.
• Support the expansion of existing housing programs and services so that more families can be served.