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MISSION STATEMENT: To create and preserve housing affordability and opportunities by partnering with a wide range of providers, government entities and local REALTOR® associations. GOALS Gather and provide information to members about financing programs to assist their clients with housing that is affordable to them. Implementation of MDhomeprograms website. Continue to gather information from REALTORS® and their business contacts about financing options and programs that will assist buyers. Plan and publicize a major event for Homeownership Month (June). Network with members, developers, builders, research institutions and public officials about programs, options and alternatives for sustaining and creating rental and homeownership opportunities, including workforce housing. Build list to identify target organization to partner. Promote Workforce Housing Certified (WHC) REALTOR® program and schedule classes. Maintain list of PGCAR members who are actively working in affordable housing and earning their WHC certification. Promote understanding of affordability (obtaining and sustaining occupancy within financial means) and financial literacy. Promote definition of "housing affordability" as "obtaining and sustaining occupancy within financial means." Promote CreditSmartTM and credit literacy training.