First Homes

Home ownership benefits families and communities. Stable, secure housing has positively impacted school performance, health, property maintenance and reduces crime rates.

First Homes was organized in 1999 to create permanent, quality, workforce housing throughout the greater Rochester area.  Between 1999 and 2008, generous businesses, governments, and individuals contributed $14 million that attracted over $100 million in private investment. This led to the creation of homes that over 1,500 families have had the opportunity to call their own through the availability of gap loan mortgage assistance and a Community Land Trust program.