J2H Classes and Events
JOURNEY TO HOMEOWNERSHIP (J2H) CLASSES AND EVENTS
J2H Classes:
Registration is required for all classes!
POLK COUNTY, IOWA CLASSES:
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (in-person - Franklin Ave. Library - 5000 Franklin Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310) *** Click here to register! *** Tickets open starting August 25th, at 8:30 AM!
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (in-person - NFC Office - 4908 Franklin Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310) *** Click here to register! *** Tickets open start September 22nd, at 8:30 AM!
LINN COUNTY/CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA CLASSES:
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (in-person - The HUB CR - 1800 First Ave. NE, Sute. 100A, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 ***Click here to register! *** Tickets open starting September 12th at 8:30 AM!
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (in-person - The HUB CR - 1800 First Ave. NE., Ste. 100A, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 *** Click here to register! *** Tickets open starting October 10th, at 8:30 AM!
Questions: Contact Bridgett Robinson or call 515-273-1373.
J2H DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INFORMATION
Journey to Homeownership (J2H) provides educational tools and resources to support community members who are looking to become homeowners. The core poart of the J2H initiative is a down payment assistance program. Our actions and work are in support of the One Economy Blueprint for Action.
AMBASSADORS & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:
We want to thank all of our ambassadors for joining us in the effort to close the gap in Black/African American homeownership, without our ambassadors and local organizations; we would not be able to do this work on our own!
- Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families at the Polk County Financial Empowerment Center – Des Moines, IA
- Urban Dreams – Des Moines, IA
- The Bridge at Meredith Reform Church – Urbandale, IA
- Beacon Ministries – Cedar Rapids, IA
- United We March Forward – Cedar Rapids, IA
- Mid-American Energy – Des Moines, IA
- Drake University – Des Moines, IA
- HOME Inc. – Des Moines, IA
- Country Financial Insurance – West Des Moines
- Linn County Public Health – Cedar Rapids, IA
- Veridian Credit Union – Des Moines, IA
- Ratliff Real Estate – West Des Moines, IA
- Community State Bank – Ankeny, IA
- HUD – Des Moines and Nebraska chapter
- Iowa Finance Authority – Des Moines, IA
- Horizons – Cedar Rapids
- 1 Source Solar – Des Moines, IA
- Polk County Housing Trust Fund – Des Moines, IA
- Brooks Homes – Des Moines, IA
- REMAX Concepts – Des Moines, IA
- The Director’s Council – Des Moines, IA
- Ibbarra Realty – Des Moines, IA
- Collins Credit Union – Cedar Rapids, IA
- Iowa Legal Aid – Des Moines, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA
Upcoming training opportunities:
If you are interested in becoming an ambassador, please contact Bridgett Robinson to get on the schedule for training!
What is an ambassador?
Non-profit organizations, churches, educational institutions and community groups will sponsor Journey to Homeownership classes or events and serve as Ambassadors. Sponsor organizations (Ambassadors) may receive a stipend for marketing, coordinating and leading a class or event. Ambassadors will provide information and resources on historical and current barriers to homeownership and information on programs and initiatives to over-come barriers through community partnerships.
Click here for information on HUD Approved Homebuyer Education Resources.