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🏡💚 50 YEARS OF IMPACT. COUNTLESS STORIES. ONE COMMUNITY. ONE FUTURE. DURHAM, THIS IS YOUR INVITATION! For 50 years, Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT) has been more than a housing organization. We've been a part of Durham's story — helping families put down roots, preserving affordable housing, strengthening neighborhoods, and creating opportunities for generations to thrive. Now, it's time to celebrate how far we've come and share where we're going next! 🎉 YOU'RE INVITED TO THE 2026 DCLT ANNUAL MEETING! 🎉 Join us for an exciting afternoon of celebration, connection, reflection, and vision as we bring together homeowners, community partners, supporters, neighbors, and friends who make our mission possible. This isn't just another annual meeting. It's a celebration of community, a reflection of our legacy, and a look toward the next 50 years of bringing Durham home! ✨ WHAT TO EXPECT: 🏡 Celebrating Our Impact: A look back at the accomplishments, milestones, and progress we've made throughout 2026. 💚 Stories That Inspire: Hear from the people and families at the heart of our mission and discover the life-changing impact of affordable homeownership. 🤝 Community & Partnership: Connect with the organizations, leaders, and supporters helping us build a stronger, more inclusive Durham. 🏗️ Building What's Next: Get an inside look at exciting housing developments, upcoming projects, and our vision for the future. 🎊 Honoring 50 Years of Service: Celebrate the legacy, partnerships, and collective commitment that have shaped DCLT since 1976. 📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026 ⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM 📍 Community Family Life & Recreation Center at Lyon Park 1309 Halley Street | Durham, NC 27707 THE BEST PART OF OUR STORY? IT'S STILL BEING WRITTEN. AND YOU'RE PART OF IT. 📲 RSVP TODAY! Scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve your spot.

🏡✨ YOUR PATH TO HOMEOWNERSHIP STARTS HERE! Are you dreaming of owning a home but aren't sure where to begin? We've got you covered! Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT), in partnership with Fifth Third Bank and EMPOWERment, Inc., invites you to our FREE Homebuyer Wellness Fair! Join us for an afternoon dedicated to helping individuals and families take meaningful steps toward homeownership through financial education, credit resources, and personalized guidance. 📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 The Scrap Exchange 2050 Chapel Hill Road | Durham, NC 💚 WHAT TO EXPECT: 🏠 Homebuyer Education Sessions (English & Spanish) 💳 Understanding Credit Workshop 💰 Home Buying Workshop 🤝 Community Resources & Financial Guidance 🚍 FREE 15-Minute One-on-One Credit Health Check-Ins aboard the Fifth Third Bank Bus! Whether you're just beginning your homeownership journey, working to improve your credit, or preparing to purchase your first home, there's something here for YOU! ✅ All workshops and resources are FREE! 📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to pre-register for workshops and one-on-one sessions. Space is limited! Special thanks to The Scrap Exchange for providing the space to bring this community event to life! At DCLT, we believe homeownership should be within reach, and we're committed to connecting our community with the tools, knowledge, and resources to make it possible. Together, we're Bringing Durham Home!🏡💚. DESLISE HACIA LOS LADOS PARA VER MAS #DCLT #BringingDurhamHome #HomebuyerWellnessFair #AffordableHomeownership #DurhamNC #FifthThirdBank #EMPOWERmentInc #FinancialWellness #HomebuyerEducation #CommunityPartnerships

☀️🏡 DCLT PARTNER SPOTLIGHT | YES Solar Solutions 💚 At Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT), we believe that affordable housing is about more than providing a place to call home. It's about creating sustainable communities, reducing long-term housing costs, and building a brighter future for Durham residents. Today, we're excited to shine our Partner Spotlight on YES Solar Solutions! ☀️ As a North Carolina-based solar energy company, YES Solar Solutions is committed to advancing clean, renewable energy and helping communities embrace a more sustainable future. Their work reflects the importance of energy efficiency, environmental responsibility, and innovative solutions that can make homes more sustainable and affordable for generations to come. As DCLT continues working to expand affordable homeownership opportunities and explore sustainable housing solutions, we recognize the value of partners who share our commitment to building a stronger, more resilient Durham. 💚 Thank you, YES Solar Solutions, for your partnership and for helping us envision a future where affordable housing and clean energy go hand in hand! Together, we're not just building homes. We're building a more sustainable future. 🏡 Bringing Durham Home, One Partnership at a Time! #DCLT #BringingDurhamHome #PartnerSpotlight #YESSolarSolutions #AffordableHousing #SolarEnergy #SustainableHousing #CleanEnergy #DurhamNC #CommunityPartnerships

🏡✨ YOUR PATH TO HOMEOWNERSHIP STARTS HERE! Are you dreaming of owning a home but aren't sure where to begin? We've got you covered! Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT), in partnership with Fifth Third Bank and EMPOWERment, Inc., invites you to our FREE Homebuyer Wellness Fair! Join us for an afternoon dedicated to helping individuals and families take meaningful steps toward homeownership through financial education, credit resources, and personalized guidance. 📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 The Scrap Exchange 2050 Chapel Hill Road | Durham, NC 💚 WHAT TO EXPECT: 🏠 Homebuyer Education Sessions (English & Spanish) 💳 Understanding Credit Workshop 💰 Home Buying Workshop 🤝 Community Resources & Financial Guidance 🚍 FREE 15-Minute One-on-One Credit Health Check-Ins aboard the Fifth Third Bank Bus! Whether you're just beginning your homeownership journey, working to improve your credit, or preparing to purchase your first home, there's something here for YOU! ✅ All workshops and resources are FREE! 📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to pre-register for workshops and one-on-one sessions. Space is limited! Special thanks to The Scrap Exchange for providing the space to bring this community event to life! At DCLT, we believe homeownership should be within reach, and we're committed to connecting our community with the tools, knowledge, and resources to make it possible. Together, we're Bringing Durham Home!🏡💚 #DCLT #BringingDurhamHome #HomebuyerWellnessFair #AffordableHomeownership #DurhamNC #FifthThirdBank #EMPOWERmentInc #FinancialWellness #HomebuyerEducation #CommunityPartnerships

🏡💚 A day we’ll remember! Our Building Dedication & West End Community Celebration was more than an event—it was a celebration of community, history, partnership, and the people who continue to make Durham HOME. From honoring DCLT’s legacy in the West End to celebrating the neighbors, partners, vendors, volunteers, and supporters who showed up, this day reminded us why we do this work. For 50 years, DCLT has been rooted in Durham—and we’re just getting started. Here’s to continuing to preserve affordability, strengthen neighborhoods, and Bring Durham Home! 🏡 Thank you to EVERYONE who celebrated with us! 💚 #BringingDurhamHome #explorepage✨ #DurhamCommunityLandTrustees #fyp #affordablehousing

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS @pnfpbank Pinnacle Financial Partners is committed to strengthening the communities it serves through financial services, relationship-based banking, and community investment. As a valued supporter of Durham Community Land Trustees, Pinnacle’s partnership helps DCLT advance our mission of building an affordable Durham by expanding access to affordable housing, creating pathways to homeownership, and supporting strong, stable neighborhoods. We are grateful to Pinnacle Financial Partners for investing in DCLT’s work and supporting our 50th Anniversary Gala: Bringing Durham Home. Thank you for helping us Bring Durham Home!

🏡 Partner Spotlight: Module @modulehousing DCLT is proud to partner with Module, an innovative housing company helping communities create high-quality, sustainable, and attainable homes. Through our partnership, Module has supported DCLT’s work to explore innovative construction solutions and expand opportunities for affordable housing in Durham. Together, we’re working toward a future where more Durham residents have access to quality homes they can afford. 💛 Thank you, Module, for partnering with DCLT as we continue Bringing Durham Home! #DCLT #BringingDurhamHome #PartnerSpotlight #Module #AffordableHousing #DurhamNC #CommunityLandTrust

🏡✨ Thank You for Sipping, Seeing & Celebrating With Us! DCLT extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our ADU Sip & See! It was a wonderful opportunity to welcome community members, partners, and friends to tour our newest Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and learn more about the work happening to expand affordable housing opportunities in Durham. From touring the space to sharing conversations about innovative approaches to housing, the afternoon reminded us that creating a more affordable Durham takes community, partnership, and vision. We’re grateful to everyone who came out, asked questions, connected with our team, and celebrated this exciting milestone with us. 💚🏠 At DCLT, we’re not just building homes—we’re creating opportunities, strengthening neighborhoods, and Bringing Durham Home. 📸 Take a look at a few moments from the Sip & See! #DCLT #BringingDurhamHome #SipAndSee #AffordableHousing #ADU #AccessoryDwellingUnit #DurhamNC #CommunityLandTrust #HousingForAll #CommunityDevelopment

BIG NEWS 🎉 We’re honored to receive a $25,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support the Healing Hayti Branch Creek Restoration! This is what partnership looks like, working together to invest in our community and environment. 🌱💙 Thank you to our friends at Duke Energy for your support!

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