6/12/2018
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*** Breaking News! ***
Home, Inc. to purchase property for senior rentals

We are thrilled to announce that Home, Inc. is now under contract to purchase the remaining lots between Marshall and Herman streets from Wright State University. Home, Inc. plans to pursue affordable senior rentals on the former clinic site. 

To read YS News coverage, visit 
​https://ysnews.com/news/2018/06/home-inc-to-purchase-property-for-senior-rentals

06/05/2018 - It's official! Yellow Springs Home, Inc. is now under contract to purchase the remaining lots owned by Wright State University. This purchase has been under discussion since 2014. You can read about this development further in the Yellow Springs News.
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05/17/2018 - Join us for Yellow Springs Home, Inc.'s Financial Fitness Workshop taking place this Thursday, May 24th, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the Virginia Hamilton Meeting Room at the Yellow Springs Library.

Participation in the workshop is free. Please RSVP by calling the Home, Inc. offices at 937-767-2790 or by emailing Chris Hall at chris@yshome.org.

We look forward to seeing you there!

03/27/2018 - "We want to hear from you!"
We at Home, Inc. encourage you to come out to one of the following housing forums. It's important that you make your voice heard and speak from the heart about the kind of village you want to be moving forward and how housing fits into that.
Each session will present the same information and will be approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours in length. The dates, times and locations of the sessions are:
Wednesday, April 4th  7:00 P.M.  Mills Lawn School
Thursday, April 5th  10:30 A.M.  Yellow Springs Senior Center
Monday, April 9th 6:00 P.M.  First Baptist Church of Yellow Springs
Saturday, April 21st 2:00 P.M.  John Bryan Community Center, Rooms A&B
Residents are welcomed and encouraged to attend any or all of the sessions.
Questions may be directed to the Village Manager's Office at 767-1279.

03/27/2018 - Yellow Springs Home, Inc. to hold its "Key to Community" Annual Meeting on Sunday, April 15th from 2-4 PM at the Coretta Scott King Center at Antioch College. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. Topics include a business meeting, a review of the recent Yellow Springs Housing Needs Assessment, and Home, Inc. plans to address affordable housing needs in the Village moving forward. 


3/13/18 - Help lead our Community Land Trust into the future of sustainability programs and affordable housing development as part of a community wide effort to reduce poverty, empower residents, and address climate change.
This position is a great opportunity to make a difference in a dedicated, grassroots agency, learn leadership skills, be an ambassador for community development, learn transferable skills, and contribute to a powerful mission in a wonderful community!  To learn more about the position, program benefits, or how to apply, please visit www.yshome.org/americorps
Deadline to apply is 4/18/2018
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2/28/18 - "Home Now for Sale" 
​For more information click here
1/31/18 - Yellow Springs Home, Inc., is currently seeking a volunteer to help assist with administrative duties in our fast-paced office environment. The position will largely consist of answering phones and taking messages, printing and scanning documents, greeting visitors, and other activities related to the success of our mission. Home, Inc. is flexible on the number of hours and days of the week in which the volunteer can assist us with our work. The ideal candidate would be someone who is passionate about affordable housing issues, comfortable speaking on the phone, and has a strong work ethic. Interested candidates can learn more about the opportunity by contacting Chris Hall, Program Manager at  chris@yshome.org or by calling the Home, Inc. offices at  937-767-2790. 

1/16/18​ - The Village of Yellow Springs January council meeting heard findings of the Bowen housing needs assessment.  If you are interested in reviewing the Yellow Springs Housing Needs Assessment click the following link: 

Bowen Housing Needs Assessment Powerpoint Presentation​
 12/7/17 - Pick Up Your Free Energy-Efficiency Kit Today! 
Home, Inc. is happy to announce that we have energy-efficiency kits to give to the public free of charge! Each kit includes 17 feet of foam tape weatherstripping, 2-3 faucet aerators, a low-flow shower head, and a booklet on energy-saving tips and techniques.
If you’re interested in a kit, please stop by the Home, Inc. offices at 202 S. Winter St. (in the offices located above the United Methodist Church) to say hello and pick up a kit!
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10/10/17 - ​Yellow Springs Home, Inc. submitted a $30,000 grant application earlier this summer for predevelopment of phase one of the Glen Cottages pocket neighborhood affordable housing project. Late last week the application was approved in full. Funds will provide for architectural work, civil engineering, and other necessary activities to plan for the 1-acre site on Xenia Avenue. Antioch Miller Fellow Alexandria Montgomery (pictured) played a significant role in preparing the grant application. 

9/23/17  Long time Home, Inc. volunteer Joan Horn was honored by the Greene County Women's Hall of Fame Recognition Day, at Walnut Grove Country Club.  A long time resident of Yellow Springs Joan has volunteered for several organizations in the community.  Home, Inc. is especially appreciative of her service as a fundraiser and event planner.  Congratulations Joan!

August, 2017 - Thank you to everyone who came out to our ice cream social on August 27th!   We welcomed our newest homeowners: the Honchel Family with fun, games, and ice cream! 

To find out more about summer news and activities read our summer newsletter by clicking the link below.  
Summer Newsletter 2017
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7/27/2017 -The final phase of the Yellow Springs Home, Inc. Cemetery Street project began with a groundbreaking ceremony on May 19th, 2016. The event provided community members with an opportunity to learn more about the project and engage with the homebuyer families and project stakeholders while celebrating the groundbreaking with the Hange and Schaade families, the Village, and community members.
Please take a moment to check out the great radio piece that Yellow Springs Home, Inc. Board Member, Steve McQueen, put together of our Cemetery Street Ground Breaking!
5/19/16 - ​Thank you to everyone who attended our C St Phase II Groundbreaking Event last Thursday. We appreciate your support! This photo is from the event and features the families for the last two homes on C St.
4/7/16 - A big thank you to the Huntington National Bank Volunteers who joined us on April 7th and 8th to build a shed​ in the backyard of our latest home on Cemetery Street. We appreciate your help and support!

3/13/16 - Our Annual Meeting was a success! Thank you to all who attended and helped make the event possible. This year, our theme was, "What is Community Development?" Guests learned about our organization and our accomplishments over the past year. The Annual Meeting featured guest Speaker Nate Coffman, Executive Director
​of the Ohio Community Development Corporation Association. 
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​2/25/16 ​- It's been a busy couple of months here at Home, Inc.! We've nearly finished pre-development on Phase #2 of our C-street project and are excited to announce that buyers have been selected for houses 3 & 4. A six person home buyer family for the 3rd home has been pre-approved & pre-development continues. The 4th home is being reserved for a special needs household. ​ 
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2/1/16 - Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate with the McCowan household during our recent open house event! Your participation made this such a beautiful  success. It was wonderful handing Julie and her family the keys to her new home. We congratulate the McCowan family on their lovely home and thank you for your continued support!

1/29/16 - Home Inc  invites you to join the McCowan household in celebrating the completion of their new energy efficient  home from 5:00pm-7:00pm on 138 Cemetery St.  Guest will enjoy tours, hors d'oeuvres, meet & greet, and a brief presentation from stakeholders. 

11/7/15 - We thank everyone that came out to help, support, and fund the our annual Progressive Dinner. It was an extremely successful event! All participants helped to make it possible. 

9/8/15 - Yellow Springs Home, Inc. is  delighted to share that construction is now underway on a new, energy efficient home at 138 Cemetery Street, the second of four homes to be constructed as part of the C-Street project in partnership with the Village of Yellow Springs. The home is being built for a local special needs family of four. 

5/23/15  - After 70 + applications, Home, Inc is proud to announce the hiring of our new Development Coordinator! Brittany Parsons will be joining our staff in mid-June, relocating from an affordable housing organization in Wyoming. She will make a great addition to our amazing team.

5/1/15 - We thank everyone who came out to the Cemetery Street Open House. Your participation made it a success. It was a wonderful event! We congratulate the Wyant family and their fantastic new home!

2/19/15 -  Home, Inc. Executive Director Emily Seibel recently published an article in Shelterforce Magazine (the voice of community development) on Community Land Trusts and Veterans Affairs mortgages. Click here to read the article.  

11/19/14 - Home, Inc. thanks everyone involved in the recent Progressive Dinner! The fundraiser was a success and everyone had a lovely time. Also, the first home in our four-unit C-Street project is moving right along! Visit us on Facebook to see project updates. 

10/23/14 - We would like to thank everyone who attended the Yellow Springs Home, Inc. Brewery Night. The event was a great success and we were happy to see everyone in the community have such a great time while also supporting affordable housing in the Village. 
10/15/14 - Yellow Springs Home, Inc. is proud to announce that Miller Fellow Keeton Byerly (Antioch College '17) took leadership in drafting a successful grant to Bike & Build Inc. This application was one of 182 that were submitted, and only 3 that were funded nationally for a total of $10,000. The funding will help to make the Cemetery Street homes affordable. 

10/9/14 - Yellow Springs Home, Inc. was happy to host a tour of Yellow Springs for the Ohio CDC. We would like to thank Andrew Kline and the Henderson family for welcoming us into their homes. We would also like to thank the Rios family and the Yellow Springs Brewery for catering and hosting the event at the brewery.
9/17/14 - It's been a busy couple of months here at the Home, Inc. office. We've finished the predevelopment phase of our C-street progress and are excited to announce that we will begin construction on September 18th. We couldn't be more excited for the Wyant family, who will be the first family to move into the C-Street development. We had a wonderful groundbreaking ceremony in August, where we welcomed them to the site of their new home with the help of the Village of Yellow Springs and our funding partners. Included below is video of the event for those of you who were unable to attend:
We also had the 20th home closing in our history as a Community Land Trust on the 12th of September. The Szempruch Family (Suzanne, Lucas and Olive; pictured to the right) are now the proud owners of 321 N. High St., which was also the very first project in Home, Inc.'s portfolio. 

Last but certainly not least, our annual Progressive Dinner is coming up on November 8th! We had a blast last year and can't wait to see everyone again this year. This event has limited availability so get your tickets today! ​
New Homes, Great Price, In the Heart of Yellow Springs! 

Income eligibility guidelines apply. 
New construction of 4 single-family homes. 
Custom designed homes will be situated just 1 block from vibrant downtown Yellow Springs. 
3-4 Bedrooms/2 Full Baths

Ranch and Two-story floor-plans available. 
Accessible design plans. 
Energy savings features = reduced utility costs

Click here to view income eligibility guidelines
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Yellow Springs Home, Inc.  PO Box 503  . Yellow Springs, OH  45387 . 937.767.2790