In my capacity as Board President of Germantown United Community Development Corporation, I have prepared this overview about the proposed redevelopment of the former Germantown High School and Robert Fulton Elementary School properties. For those who may not be aware of the history, this will help bring you up to speed. In January 2019, a real estate listing surfaced promoting development of Germantown High School by a firm called MSC Realty. The listing depicted a suburban-style shopping center surrounded by parking…
Announcing Dates for 2019 FREE First-time Homebuyer Workshops
Thinking about buying your own home in Germantown? Germantown United CDC now offers FREE monthly first-time homebuyer workshops right here in Germantown through a partnership with Mt. Airy CDC. The full schedule for 2019 follows below. first-time homebuyer workshop Learn everything you need to know to become a successful first-time homebuyer! In this three-hour workshop, our experienced and HUD-certified housing counseling staff will cover: How to improve your credit scores and prepare a spending plan The mortgage lending process What’s in a…
Germantown United CDC announces new hire
Germantown United CDC is excited to introduce new team member Rhakeim Miller to the Germantown community. Rhakeim Miller is an experienced grassroots organizer and coalition-builder, with over 10 years of public service as a staffer in city and state government. Rhakeim is a neighborhood resident, raising a young family in the community, and thrilled to have the opportunity to apply his professional expertise in business and housing in Germantown. The two join longtime staff members Andrew Trackman, Executive Director, Emaleigh Doley, Corridor…
Germantown Winter Window Display Contest
Make Germantown’s commercial district shine this winter!
Businesses with street-facing storefronts are invited to enter the first seasonal window display contest sponsored by Germantown United CDC.
To be eligible, fill out this form by December 19, 2018.