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Spotlight on community-based strategies that address systemic barriers and advance Latino homeownership.
The Home Ownership Means Equity (HOME) initiative is dedicated to transforming the economic trajectory of Latinos by advancing systemic change to add 4 million new Hispanic homeowners by 2030. To advance this goal, UnidosUS is investing in and supporting its Affiliates and other community-based organizations that are implementing innovative approaches to expanding homeownership opportunities in their communities.
HOME Community of Practice
Fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge and providing mutual support are all integral aspects to reaching our goal of adding 4 million new Hispanic homeowners by 2030. Through collective expertise and resource sharing, our Community of Practice will enable innovative solutions and advance practices that support Hispanic homeownership.
What is Premio HOME?
Premio HOME launched in 2024 as a national grant competition and as an opportunity to recognize innovative and scalable housing solutions that address the critical shortage of affordable homes needed to close our nation’s homeownership gap, especially for Latinos.
Why is this work important?
Homeownership remains the primary gateway to building intergenerational wealth. But many communities, including Latino communities across the country, face a shortage of affordable homes to even buy.
Premio HOME grantees represent community-based organizations in 12 states and Puerto Rico. These organizations are advancing innovative and scalable solutions that increase affordable homes. These solutions span a range of approaches, projects, programs and initiatives, including those in construction and design, innovative homeownership models and climate resiliency.
Premio HOME Finalists
UnidosUS was proud to announce the finalists of the Premio HOME national competition which launched last year to address the shortage of affordable homes for purchase in the United States. These outstanding organizations were selected after careful consideration by our panel of experts for their innovative solutions in crucial areas such as housing supply, construction, design, ownership models, climate resiliency and well-being. The Premio HOME finalists included: 
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cdcb | come dream. come build. (Rio Grande Valley, TX)
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Comite de Bien Estar (San Luis, AZ)
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Durham Community Land Trust (Durham, NC)
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East LA Community Corporation (Los Angeles, CA)
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Hacienda Community Development Corporation (Portland, OR)
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Mission Economic Development Agency (San Francisco, CA)
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Northcountry Cooperative Foundation (Saint Paul, MN)
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The Resurrection Project (Chicago, IL)
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VIA CDC (Milwaukee, WI)
Affiliate Digest
In 2024, UnidosUS elevated and invested in community-based organizations advancing innovative, scalable solutions to increase the supply of affordable homes for first-time homebuyers. These housing solutions spanned a range of approaches, projects, programs and initiatives that showcase how community-driven practices, led by UnidosUS Affiliates, are addressing the nation’s housing crisis.
Visit our publication to learn more about these scalable housing solutions.