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Grace Langham
President, Flock DC

I’ve called Nest and the Flock family of companies my work home for nearly a decade. I got my start professionally after a Teach for America position led me to the classroom in Washington, DC where I taught 1st and 2nd grade for many years. The classroom, believe it or not, was a window into the world of sophisticated property management. Every day was different, chaos was never far, problems were abundant, resources limited, and there were high expectations for teachers to be responsive if not transformational. Every single day I walked through the doors, I knew I could make a difference. At Flock, the same is true. I’m called upon to stand at the front of the room, streamline our operational systems, lead dynamic teams and ensure we deliver the best in class services to every resident,every property, every client and every team member every single day. I believe that business can be an incredible agent of change and, as a purpose driven Flock, we’re able to transform an industry that hasn’t always contributed to the world we want to be part of. I’m thrilled to lead a team that is redefining such an important field and contributing to a stronger, more inclusive and equitable community.

I still find my way back to the world of education as an enthusiastic board member for FLOC (For the Love Of Children). This stellar community resource provides educational support and services beyond the classroom to help District students succeed from second grade through college and career.

 

 

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Our housing justice program offers down payment grants to qualifying BIPOC first time home buying residents in the DC and Philadelphia areas. Awards range from $5,000 to $15,000 and grants are made multiple times per year until funds are expended.

The application/review process is straight forward and uncomplicated.

Our Board of Advisors reviews applications, interviews finalists and identifies grantees. This is a partnership with the Greater Washington Community Foundation who supports the administrative complexity so we can very simply help people buy homes. *

Applicants must identify as one of the following: American Indian, Indigenous, Alaska Native, Asian, Pacific Islander, Black, African American, Hispanic or Latinix birdSEED has made 29 provisional grants to date. The total grant pool available was $215,000. Additional funds have been raised from supportive community members who shared our vision of simple, no strings financial down payment grants that accelerate the home buying process. If you are positioned to give, please do. Needs are great, resources are limited and your help is essential.

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