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ASSET BUILDING WORKSHOPS AND HOMEOWNERSHIP COUNSELING

THE ADA JENKINS CENTER EXPANDS WITH ASSET BUILDING WORKSHOPS, HOMEOWNERSHIP COUNSELING,AND FREE TAX PREP PROGRAMS FROM COMMUNITY LINK

Community Link in Charlotte, a non-profit that has helped clients obtain and sustain safe, decent, and affordable housing, has announced the transfer of its asset building and free tax preparation programs to the Ada Jenkins Center. With the transfer of these programs, Community Link will discontinue operations as an independent non-profit effective June 20, 2025. These programs are expected to resume by late summer under the new structure at AJC.

“These proven programs from Community Link have helped thousands of people over the years,” says Harold Rice, Jr., CEO of The Ada Jenkins Center. “We’re excited that we can expand the breadth and depth of our offerings to build economic stability in our region.”

The Asset Building Program, soon to be offered by The Ada Jenkins Center, will include monthly educational workshops, opportunities to access down payment assistance, and custom one-on-one counseling for each client’s homebuying journey. Topics at the workshops, to be held in Charlotte and Davidson, will include credit repair, maximizing your tax return, budgeting and estate planning.

The Free Tax Prep CLT program, to be renamed Free Tax Prep Meck, prepares tax returns for free for low-to-moderate income households. The Ada Jenkins Center will also assume Community Link’s role as coordinator of free tax prep services throughout multiple sites in Mecklenburg County, joined by community non-profit partners.

Community Link CEO Tameka Gunn will become the chief program officer at The Ada Jenkins Center. “In The Ada Jenkins Center, we found a perfect match to carry on our work,” she says. “The Ada Jenkins Center respects our history while bringing additional resources to continue the momentum.”

Marsha Clark, program manager of Asset Building Services at Community Link, will continue in a similar role at The Ada Jenkins Center, with plans for additional former employees of Community Link’s homeownership team to join at a later date.

Please continue to check back to this page and the AJC website for updates regarding the resuming of these programs and additional important details. You may also follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn for news and updates.

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