Building capacity for ethical, place-based development in Northeast OKC
PlaceKeepers (PK) is a real estate and small business development program designed to empower and equip Black residents and stakeholders of NEOKC. PK will help to overcome generations of intentional suppression by engaging residents as real estate developers, business owners, and job creators. By using proven models of training and mentoring, seamlessly integrating with NEOKCR’s Developer Network, PK is expected to increase Black led development and homeownership at levels that offset the displacement caused by gentrification.
We are placekeepers: The future of the Eastside needs to be shaped by the people who call it home. NEOKCR advocates for placekeeping, a practice that encourages our neighbors to look inward and reimagine what we can do for our community. This practice introduces positive changes that maintain the integrity of our culture and the strength of traditions.
Interested? Apply to the PlaceKeepers Cohort or the NEOKC Now Homebuyers Program
The PlaceKeepers Cohort and NEOKC Now Homebuyers Program are two initiatives aiming to support local communities through its support of affordable housing and homeownership.
Through the PlaceKeepers cohort, you can learn about community-led development, gain resources and support as you work to build affordable housing solutions in your area.
The NEOKC Now program offers financial assistance and education to first-time homebuyers, helping them navigate the complex process of purchasing a home. Apply today and make a positive impact in your community.
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2024 Place Keepers Minority Developers Conference
PlaceKeeping is happening in communities similar to NE OKC across the country, and the conference is a good time to share knowledge, resources, and build. Minority Developers Conference is a time for minority developers around the country to come together for plenary and breakout sessions hosted by the nations top thought leaders on the concept of PlaceKeeping.
The theme for the 4th Annual Placekeepers Minority Developers Conference is, Community Catalyst. Join us July 12-13 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma as we learn from industry experts who have been catalyzing change in minority communities across the nation.