How One Woman's Journey to Homeownership Was Revived by the Philadelphia Urban League and the NFL
Stephanie Edgecombe, a senior citizen, and frontline worker enrolled in the Philadelphia Urban League's pre-purchase program in June of 2019. Her hope was to become a homeowner within a year and was highly engaged with her housing counselor from the beginning. Within a few months, she was able to address several credit issues, increase her savings and properly manage her household budget.
The path seemed cleared until the pandemic hit.
Navigating the uncertainty of a world post-COVID-19, Stephanie decided to continue on her journey in the summer of 2020. She reached out to her housing counselor informing them that she had submitted an offer on a home.
She remained in close contact with her housing counselor, who provided her with coaching through every step of the process. The Philadelphia Urban League was able to connect her with programs offering financial assistance for first-time Homebuyers, including the City of Philadelphia's Philly First Home Grant, as well as the NFL-backed assistance. She was able to close on her new home at the end of September.