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08/05/2026

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07/04/2026

This Fourth of July, we’re celebrating more than our nation’s independence, we’re celebrating the power of home.

A home is where traditions begin, families gather, neighbors become friends, and futures are built. It’s where children grow, dreams take root, and communities become stronger.

At Manna, we believe that expanding access to homeownership helps create lasting opportunities for generations to come. Every new homeowner strengthens not only their own future, but the neighborhoods we all call home.

As you celebrate with family, friends, and your community today, we wish you a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day.

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Manna. 🇺🇸❤️🏡

06/12/2026

What are you doing this weekend? 👀

Tomorrow, we’ll be continuing our June streak of amazing homeownership events! 🏡✨

The Manna HOC team will be out tabling at DCHFA and DHCD’s Homeownership Fair, connecting with future homebuyers and sharing resources to help make homeownership possible.

If you’re thinking about buying a home, want to learn about down payment assistance programs, or simply have questions about the homebuying process, stop by and say hello!

📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

See you tomorrow!

06/04/2026

🏡 Join us for the 2026 DREAM BIG Homeownership Fair with Manna, Inc. + DC Housing Authority!

📅 June 6, 2026
⏰ 11 AM–3 PM
📍 Martha’s Table at The Commons

Learn about down-payment assistance, inspections, repairs & the homebuying process while connecting with housing experts.

PLUS food, music & door prizes! 🎉

Free + open to the public.

🔗 Link in profile to register!

05/01/2026

Your home is your biggest investment. Are you protecting it?

Join Manna Homes and City First Enterprises for our FREE Financial Wellness Series: Protecting Your Home and Wealth. This monthly webinar series is designed to help DC homeowners build stronger, smarter financial futures.

First session
May 6, 2026
12 to 1 PM
Virtual via Zoom

Featured Speaker
Danisha Brown, CEO and Founder of Risk Exchange Agency

Topic
Financial Health and Understanding Your Financial Position

Danisha is an insurance expert and financial literacy advocate on a mission to help individuals, especially women and communities of color, build and protect generational wealth.

Register at mannahomes.org/hoc

Coming up in the series
Home Maintenance and Repairs
Money Management and Financial Stability
Wills and Estate Planning

Every first Wednesday, May through August 2026

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03/05/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome two incredible leaders to the Manna, Inc. Board of Directors: LaMeka Short and Tom Donaghy.

LaMeka Short is a fourth-generation Washingtonian and a dynamic leader working at the intersection of housing policy, real estate development, and public-sector strategy. With more than 20 years of experience navigating government systems and advancing equitable development, LaMeka brings deep expertise in public finance, partnerships, and community engagement. As Managing Partner of ShortKeys Solutions and co-founder of a mission-driven real estate platform, she is dedicated to expanding access to homeownership and small-business opportunities for historically underserved communities.

Tom Donaghy, Principal and Shareholder at KGD Architecture, brings more than three decades of experience shaping thoughtful, community-centered spaces across the country. His work spans civic buildings, mixed-use developments, senior housing, hospitality, and infrastructure. Known for his commitment to sustainable design, mentorship, and creating places that truly serve communities, Tom’s perspective will be invaluable as we continue building high-quality affordable housing.

We are honored to have LaMeka and Tom join our board at such an important moment for our work. Their leadership and expertise will help guide the future of our mission and strengthen our impact across the region.

Welcome, LaMeka and Tom! 💙

02/23/2026

This Black History Month, we honor the past and build the future.

As we move through February, we reflect on legacy, resilience, and the ongoing work of expanding access to opportunity.

The historic Whitelaw Hotel once stood as a symbol of Black excellence and was listed in The Negro Motorist Green Book during segregation. It represented access, dignity, and community at a time when those things were intentionally denied. Today, we have a community of long-term residents who call the Whitelaw Apartments home.

At Manna, building wealth through homeownership remains central to our mission. Through preservation, like the renovation of the Whitelaw Building, new development, and homebuyer education, we continue expanding access to ownership in DC and beyond.

Access to homeownership and financial education has the power to change families for generations and we are honored to support this journey.

11/28/2025

We hope your Thanksgiving was full of warmth, connection, and community.
As we reflect this week, we’re filled with gratitude for the people who make our work possible every day; our neighbors, partners, supporters, and all of the future homebuyers building stability and generational wealth here in DC and beyond.

Thank you for being part of the Manna family. 🧡
We’re grateful for you today, and always.

With Gratitude,
The Manna Team

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10/16/2025

Mark your calendars! it’s almost time for OktoberFest Housing Resources Expo!

Join Manna, DC DHCD, and 11th Street Bridge Park for an afternoon of food, fun, and housing resources for DC residents.

✅ Meet lenders and housing counselors
✅ Explore programs like HPAP and Inclusionary Zoning
✅ Enjoy giveaways, community, and fall festivities

Saturday, October 25 | 12–4 PM
THEARC
1901 Mississippi Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020

Register today at mannahomes.org/hoc or scan the QR code in the flyer.
Don’t miss this celebration of housing, community, and opportunity!

09/09/2025

HOC Talk Tuesdays with

Thinking about buying a home but not sure where to start?

Join Manna for Talk Tuesdays with Truist Bank – a monthly virtual series designed to help you feel confident about the mortgage process. Bring your lunch or a coffee and settle in.

Details:
📅 Every 4th Tuesday | 12 Noon | Zoom
🎤 Featuring Kevin Claggett, Truist Community Mortgage Specialist
✅ Learn what lenders are really looking for
✅ Get tips to be mortgage-ready
✅ Ask your questions in real time

See you on the 23rd! Link to register in profile!