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We are thrilled to announce that Durham Community Land Trustees has been named a finalist for the Groundbreakers Impact Award at the 2026 Groundbreakers Conference! For 50 years, DCLT has been committed to creating pathways to affordable homeownership, preserving housing affordability, and building stronger, more equitable communities throughout Durham. This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our staff, Board of Directors, community partners, supporters, and, most importantly, the residents and families who are at the heart of our mission. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, being recognized among organizations making a meaningful impact is an incredible honor and a reminder that the work we do today is building opportunities for generations to come. 📍 2026 Groundbreakers Conference 📅 November 4–7, 2026 🏨 The Westin Charlotte | Charlotte, NC We are honored to be a finalist and look forward to celebrating the organizations and change-makers working to transform communities! @groundbreakersconference #GroundbreakersConference #GroundbreakersConference2026

🏡💚 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 NEXT CHAPTER COULD START RIGHT HERE! What if the keys to your future home are closer than you think? 🔑 Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT) invites you to explore the possibilities of homeownership at our upcoming Carpenter Falls Open House! Step inside, picture the possibilities, and discover what makes this beautiful community a place to call HOME! 💚 🏠 OPEN HOUSE DETAILS 📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Carpenter Falls | Durham, NC ✨ HOME FEATURES: 🛏️ 3 Bedrooms 🛁 2.5 Bathrooms 🚗 1-Car Garage 📐 1,558 Square Feet At DCLT, we believe homeownership is more than purchasing a house. It’s about building stability, creating opportunities, and laying the foundation for a brighter future. Whether you’re actively searching for your next home or just beginning to explore your options, we’d love to welcome you! 🔗 Learn more at www.dclt.org/events 📣 Know someone looking to become a homeowner in Durham? Tag them, share this post, and help us spread the word! 💚 Your future. Your community. Your HOME. #DCLT #BringingDurhamHome #OpenHouse #DurhamNC #AffordableHomeownership HomeownershipMatters CarpenterFalls CommunityLandTrust BuildingDurhamHome

🏡✨ 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

🧱💚 BUY A BRICK. BUILD A LEGACY. BRING DURHAM HOME! For 50 years, Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT) has worked to make Durham a place where families of all incomes can call home. Now, we're inviting YOU to become part of our next chapter! As we celebrate 50 Years of Bringing Durham Home, you have an opportunity to leave a lasting mark on our community by purchasing a commemorative engraved brick. 🏡 Honor a loved one. 💚 Celebrate your family. 🤝 Recognize your business or organization. 🧱 Become part of Durham's lasting legacy. Commemorative Brick Options: • 4x8 Engraved Brick — $150 • 8x8 Engraved Brick — $225 • 8x8 Corporate Logo Brick — $450 • Mini Replica Keepsakes — $9 or $12, shipped directly to you! Your purchase supports DCLT's continued mission to create and preserve permanently affordable housing, expand pathways to homeownership, and strengthen the communities that make Durham home. 📅 Bringing Durham Home: Celebrating 50 Years of DCLT — March 24, 2027 🔗 Purchase your brick today: https://www.fundraisingbrick.com/dclt/ 📧 info@dclt.org 📞 919-490-0063 ext. 1114 50 Years of Building Community. A Legacy That Lasts Forever. #DCLT50 #BringingDurhamHome #BuyABrick #BuildingDurhamHome #AffordableHousing #DurhamNC #CommunityLegacy

🏡 A renovated home near Downtown Durham could be yours! DCLT is excited to offer this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on Rock Street, priced at $250,000. This one-story home has been refreshed from top to bottom and features: ✓ New roof ✓ New HVAC system ✓ New hot water heater ✓ New kitchen & bathrooms ✓ Modern kitchen with stone countertops ✓ New appliances, including a washer & dryer ✨ Move-in ready and waiting for its next homeowner! Ready to learn more about this home and the DCLT homeownership process? Visit dclt.org or call 919-490-0063. 📍 Rock Street | Durham, NC 💰 $250,000 🛏️ 3 Bedrooms | 🛁 2 Full Baths | 🏡 1-Story Living Bringing Durham Home. 💚🏡 #BringingDurhamHome #DCLT

☀️🏡 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

🏡 BUILDING DURHAM HOME | 917 Grant Street Progress is happening at 917 Grant Street! 🚧🔨 This DCLT project will bring a new single-family home with a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to Durham—creating more possibilities for flexible, community-centered housing on one property. We’re excited to take you along as this project moves from construction to completion. Stay tuned for more updates as we keep Building Durham Home, one home at a time. 💚🏠 #BuildingDurhamHome #DCLT #DurhamCommunityLandTrustees #DurhamNC #AffordableHousing CommunityLandTrust ADU Homeownership HousingForAll DurhamHousing

TONIGHT!! 🏡 A Strong Start Begins at Home! Ready to take the next step toward homeownership in Durham? Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT) is helping individuals and families turn the dream of owning a home into a reality. Join us for an upcoming DCLT Homebuyer Session to: 🏠 Learn about available affordable homes 🔑 Discover how to qualify to buy 💰 Hear about down payment assistance 🍎 Enjoy food & childcare during in-person sessions 📅 Upcoming In-Person Sessions: August 18 & October 6 | 6:30–7:30 PM 📍 DCLT Office | 1208 W. Chapel Hill St., Durham Can’t make it in person? We also offer virtual and on-demand sessions! ✨ New construction is available now—your path to homeownership could start here. Register today at DCLT.org/events or scan the QR code on the flyer. #DCLT #BringingDurhamHome #DurhamNC #AffordableHousing #Homeownership #FirstTimeHomebuyer #DurhamHousing #CommunityLandTrust #HomebuyerEducation #AffordableHomes

Ready to take the next step toward homeownership? Join us for our DCLT Homebuyer Session with @merrickmoorecdc and get the information you need to make it happen! ✔️ Learn about available homes ✔️ Discover how to qualify ✔️ Explore down payment assistance options ✔️ Enjoy FREE food & childcare 📍 In-Person Session 🗓 Monday, July 20th ⏰ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM 📌 Mt. Zoar Baptist Church, Durham, NC 💻 Register today: dclt.org/events Your journey home starts here. 💛 #BringingDurhamHome #DCLT #Homeownership #DurhamNC #AffordableHousing

For 50 years, Durham Community Land Trustees has worked to keep Durham rooted in community, affordability, and opportunity, and on May 16th, we gathered to celebrate that legacy in a room filled with joy, reflection, and hope for the future. Our 50th Anniversary Gala was a beautiful evening of honoring the people and partners whose commitment to community continues to transform lives across Durham. We celebrated changemakers doing incredible work, shared stories that made us laugh and reflect, enjoyed great food and fellowship, and paused to recognize the impact of five decades of service, advocacy, and community building. This milestone is more than an anniversary, it is a testament to the generations of residents, supporters, staff, volunteers, and partners who believed in the vision of bringing Durham home. As we celebrate where we’ve been, we are even more excited about where we are going. The work continues, the mission remains strong, and the future is bright. Here’s to 50 years of impact, and many more to come. ✨ #DCLT50 #BringingDurhamHome #DurhamCommunityLandTrustees #CommunityFirst #AffordableHousing #DurhamNC

Today was a great day for Durham as we officially broke ground on Alma Street Commons! 🎉🏡 We were honored to join community leaders, partners, supporters, and neighbors as we celebrated the beginning of a project that represents more than just new homes, it represents opportunity, stability, and a continued commitment to creating affordable homeownership opportunities in our community. Moments like these remind us why this work matters. Alma Street Commons is another step forward in our mission of Bringing Durham Home, ensuring that more families have access to safe, affordable, and sustainable housing. Thank you to everyone who helped make this milestone possible. We look forward to watching this vision become a reality and welcoming future homeowners home. #BringingDurhamHome #DCLT #Groundbreaking #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #DurhamNC #Homeownership #AlmaStreetCommons

Thank You to Our Friends and Partners at Module, it's relationships like this that help DCLT to continue its mission forward. Today as we broke ground at our newest project; Alma Street Commons; we were reminded that affordable housing not just a community resource, it's a Calling.

Building Durham Home; welcome to our newest construction series at DCLT. Join us as we go from Foundation to Front Door #bringingdurhamhome

We are just days away from celebrating a major milestone in DCLT History; 50 Years! We can't wait to see all of our friends, partners and neighbors! #50YearsofBringingDurhamHome

50 years ago, a group of visionary community leaders came together with one goal: to create an affordable, sustainable, and livable Durham for everyone. Today, that vision continues through the work of Durham Community Land Trustees. For five decades, DCLT has helped families achieve homeownership, preserved affordability, restored neighborhoods, and strengthened communities across Durham. What began as an idea has become a lasting movement rooted in equity, opportunity, and hope. As we celebrate 50 years of impact, we honor every homeowner, partner, volunteer, supporter, and community member who has helped make this journey possible. The work continues — and the future is bright. 🏡💙💚 We are also just 10 days away from our 50th Anniversary Gala! 🎉 There’s still time to purchase your tickets and celebrate this historic milestone with us. Tickets are available now at www.dclt.org. Here’s to 50 years of Bringing Durham Home. #DCLT50 #BringingDurhamHome #AffordableHousing #CommunityLandTrust #DurhamNC #Homeownership #DurhamCommunity #HousingJustice #50YearsStrong

On March 20, 2026 DCLT celebrated the historic open house in the Hayti Community on Grant Street. The first of its kind; a detached duplex, ada accessible and sustainable. Hear from the Women "the Ladies of Grant Street" that are at the helm of this groundbreaking moment. Ms. Brenda Bradsher, Ms. Vivianne Gunn, Ms. Joanne Brown, Ms. Pam Blake and Ms. Diane Merritt. Thank You for your resilience, perseverance and dedication to the Grant Street Community. Join the Ladies of Grant Street at the screening of their Documentary on April 18 at the Grant Street Community Center.

🏡💚 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

🌱 Growing more than a garden, we're growing community. 💚 A huge thank you to RTI International for investing in the future of our Ashe Street Community Garden through a generous grant award! 🌿 Because of partners like RTI, our garden is thriving with blueberries, tomatoes, watermelon, pumpkins, and green beans; creating opportunities for neighbors to learn, connect, and enjoy fresh, locally grown produce. This garden is more than a place to grow food. It's a place where community takes root, relationships flourish, and Durham continues to bloom. Thank you, RTI, for helping us cultivate a healthier, stronger, and more connected community! 🌻 #BringingDurhamHome #DCLT #CommunityGarden #UrbanAgriculture #AsheStreetGarden #GrowingTogether #DurhamNC #CommunityPartnership #FoodAccess #NeighborhoodRoots #RTIInternational #CommunityImpact 🌱🍅🫐🍉🎃

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!

📣 VENDORS WANTED! Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT) is looking for local vendors, makers, artists, and small businesses to join us for: 🏡 Bringing Durham Home DCLT Building Dedication & West End Community Celebration 📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM–3:00 PM 📍 Durham, NC Come sell your products and connect with the community during an afternoon celebrating the West End, DCLT’s legacy, and the people and partnerships helping Durham thrive! 🎶 Live DJ 🚚 Food Trucks 🎨 KIDZ ZONE 🤝 Community Partners 🛍️ Local Shops & Vendors 🏡 Building Dedication Ceremony …and more! WE’RE LOOKING FOR VENDORS READY TO VEND? Reserve your vendor spot today! For questions about vending, contact arica@dclt.org Help us make this celebration a true showcase of Durham’s local businesses, creativity, and community! #BringingDurhamHome #DCLT #DurhamNC #BullCity #DurhamVendors #ShopLocalDurham #WestEndDurham #CommunityCelebration #SupportLocal

🏡💭 What exactly is the Shared Equity Model? With DCLT, homeownership is about more than buying a house, it’s about creating opportunities that can last for generations. Through the shared equity model, homeowners purchase their home at an affordable price, build equity while they own it, and agree to sell it at an affordable price to another income-qualified buyer in the future. That means one affordable home can create multiple opportunities for homeownership over time, while helping families build stability and wealth along the way. 💚 It’s a model designed to balance individual opportunity with long-term community affordability. 🏠 Homeownership 💰 Equity Building 🤝 Community Investment 🔑 Lasting Affordability That’s how we’re Bringing Durham Home. #DCLT #BringingDurhamHome #SharedEquity #AffordableHomeownership #DurhamNC #CommunityLandTrust #Homeownership #AffordableHousing

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