Blog Archives - Marion Community Development Corporation

05Aug 2020 by Heather Cotton

Housing Applications Now Being Accepted – Apply Here

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Applications are now being accepted for our two bedroom/ two bathroom home. The home price is $130,000 including closing costs. To qualify the Applicant(s) must have a household income of 80% or below the median household income for McDowell County in accordance with U.S. Housing and Urban Development, and qualify for financing through an FDIC insured lender. Click Here For Application Correction: Postcard indicates the home includes only 1 bathroom. The home includes two bathrooms. This is an affordable housing project funded by assets from the former McDowell Habitat for Humanity organization. Marion CDC, Inc. builds affordable housing for Marion residents. Marion CDC, Inc. is pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative…

20Jul 2020 by Heather Cotton

Our First Home Could Be Yours!

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We are happy to announce the completion of Marion CDC's very first affordable housing project! Marion CDC will begin accepting applications on this beautiful new 2 bedroom 2 bath home. We couldn't be more excited! Check back for application packages on August 1, 2020. Qualified applicants must make at or below 80% of the area median income to qualify. Maximum allowable annual income range is $32,550 for a one-person household, 37,200 for a two-person household, $41,850 for a three-person household, or $46,500 for a four-person household. Traditional lending by FDIC insured bank is required. Bank pre-approval not required prior to application submission.

15May 2020 by Heather Cotton

McDowell Board of Realtors Gives Our New Home Curb Appeal!

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On May 15, 2020, the McDowell Board of Realtors spent the morning planting flowers and spreading mulch at our newly completed affordable housing project. The Board selected our organization for their annual community service project. Materials for the project were provided by Spencer's Hardware, P&R Produce, and other local businesses were used on the project. Stay tuned for more details on this home.

16Aug 2018 by Heather Cotton

OnTrack’s Money Management Classes Coming to Old Fort

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Our friends at OnTrack WNC are coming to Old Fort with a free, two-part personal finance class. It is possible to manage your money wisely! This very popular series from OnTrack will teach participants how to: Set financial goals, develop realistic budgets, track and reduce spending, save money, understand and build credit, and manage debt. Classes will be held at Old Fort Train Depot on Tuesdays, August 21 & 28 from 1:00 pm-4:30 pm No cost, but space is limited and registration is required. Register Now: https://ontrackwnc.org/old-fort.html

14Jul 2018 by Heather Cotton

Free Seminar: Modern Issues in Fair Housing

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Phillip Jordan from the NC Human Relations Commission/Civil Rights Division will present a free community seminar: “Reasonable Accommodations, Modifications, and Modern Issues in Fair Housing”. Participants will learn about the NC Fair Housing Act and equal housing opportunities, plus legal 'hot topics' such as minimum housing standards and accommodating emotional support animals. Mr Jordan is a civil rights professional with extensive experience investigating discrimination cases and reviewing housing policies and practices, as well as leading Fair Housing seminars in cities and towns all over the state. This event is sponsored by the City of Marion, and is free and open to the public. More information: eventbrite.com July 25, 2018 10:00-11:30am City of Marion Community Building (across from City Hall)

11Jun 2018 by Heather Cotton

Urgent Home Repair Materials & Supplies

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Marion CDC is excited to announce our summer 2018 pilot project to distribute materials & supplies for urgent home repairs in the City of Marion. Thanks to donations from Spencer’s Hardware, we currently have a large selection of home repair supplies to contribute to urgent home repair projects city-wide. This summer, Marion CDC will be partnering with service agencies in Marion to make sure these supplies get to the homes where they are needed most! If your agency would like to participate, please download the required forms below, and return everything to us by July 15th. Applicants will be notified by August 1st if we will be able to provide the supplies they've asked for. MCDC Pilot Project Instructions Agency Information Sheet Supply Request Form

11May 2018 by Heather Cotton

Free Personal Finance Classes: ‘Money and Your Life’

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Free Personal Finance Classes : “Money & Your Life” Learn about modern money management, budgeting tricks, and the importance of building credit with the Marion Community Development Corporation and OnTrack Financial Education. This FREE summer series will be a three-part course in personal financial topics that everyone needs to know! The course is taught by a financial counselor from OnTrack WNC, and everyone who completes all three classes will receive a free copy of their FICO score and all their credit reports (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion). The “Money & Your Life” course will be held on Tuesday evenings for three weeks in June at the McDowell Senior Center and is for anyone interested in learning more about personal finance. Week 1- June 12th 5:30-7:00 pm “Money Management”: Learn about the nonprofit…

28Mar 2018 by Heather Cotton

Personal Finance Series from Marion CDC: Part 1

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[caption id="attachment_222" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Personal Finance Series Part 1 on March 28th: Avoiding Schemes, Scams, and Fraud[/caption] Community partners from the Marion Police Department and Wells Fargo Bank kicked off MCDC's Personal Finance series with a frank and open discussion of financial schemes, scams, and fraud. McDowell County Senior Center hosted this event with presentations by Personal Banker Courtney Intres from Wells Fargo and Lt Rusty Jenkins, head of Marion PD's Criminal Investigations Division. We learned basic "red flags" and specific information to create a stronger personal shield against would-be financial frauds and scams. Thank you so much to all who participated! A video of this presentation will also be available on McDowell County's government channel. [caption id="attachment_225" align="alignright" width="300"] Personal banker Courtney Intres presents the basics of personal financial…

15Mar 2018 by Heather Cotton

Avoid Schemes, Scams, and Fraud: Financial Seminar at McDowell Senior Center

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The Marion CDC together with Wells Fargo Bank, Marion Police Department, and the McDowell Senior Center, presents a free seminar: “Avoid Schemes, Scams, and Fraud: Financial Skills Seniors Need to Know”, at the McDowell Senior Center March 28th from 9:30-11:00 am. Many financial scams target senior citizens. Join Heather Cotton from Marion CDC, Courtney Intres from Wells Fargo, and Lt Rusty Jenkins from the Marion Police Department for an event focused on this important issue especially for senior citizens and their families. You will learn about common phone, mail, and email scams, how to protect your financial information from scammers and identity theft, common ‘red flags’ to watch for, and what to do if you or a loved one has been targeted by a financial scam or fraud. “Avoid Schemes,…

06Mar 2018 by Heather Cotton

Donate to Marion CDC via PayPal Giving Fund

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Give support in any amount to the Marion CDC easily and securely online with PayPal's Giving Fund. When you donate to Marion CDC via PayPal, we receive 100% of your donation because PayPal doesn't deduct anything for fees or processing. An easy way to give an important and much appreciated gift today!