HPI is just that – a partnership between business, government and the community to focus resources for the purpose of promoting homeownership. Why homeownership? It’s simple:

Children of homeowners do better at school

Homeowners are more active in their communities including in civic and political activities

Research indicates higher levels of homeownership in communities enhances property values

Through homeownership families build equity and stimulate economic growth through purchases of household goods

Background

HPI was started out of a grassroots coalition of local churches, businesses and government representatives who saw the need to provide safe, decent affordable housing with dignity. The coalition shared the vision of a community that could provide affordable solutions to a broad spectrum of individuals and families, a community that shared the American Dream of homeownership and future possibilities. HPI works with its partners to bring together resources to help families become successful homeowners – families who live and stay in their homes over time. Today, HPI works to create successful homeowners and strengthen communities through programs such as housing counseling, home buying education, financial literacy training and housing development services.

W. Paul Thompson, Jr.		Chair
Maria A. Terry		Chair-Elect
Carolyn Blanchard Cook		Secretary
Benny Walker		Treasurer
Frank Hodgetts		President

Gunther Hirsch, M.D.	Scott Sturgill	Scott Walker
David Dodge	David F. Ritchie	Vito Simone
Don Lassahn	Lorrie Schenning	William Kilby

Frank R. Hodgetts
President

Meghan Marie Bailey
Housing Counseler

Randy Beanland
Director of Acquisition
and Construction Manager

Linda Sowa
Administrative Assistant

Rumsey Tower Building
626 Towne Center Drive, Suite 301
Joppatowne, Maryland 21085
Phone: 410.679.3200
Fax: 410.679.3208

Hours of Operation

Home Partnership’s hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Callers can leave messages on HPI’s voice mail during non-business hours.