Kenneth Bigos

What Proposed Changes to the Community Reinvestment Act Could Mean for Our Communities

For nearly 50 years, the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) has played an important role in encouraging financial institutions to invest in the communities they serve. Today, proposed changes to CRA regulations by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) deserve the attention of housing advocates, community…

June Is HomeOwnership Month!

​As we celebrate National Homeownership Month, we reflect on the vital role that homeownership plays in creating stable, thriving communities. At the Affordable Housing Centers of Pennsylvania (AHCOPA), we are proud to be part of initiatives that make the dream of homeownership a reality for so many families. One such initiative is the Neighborhood LIFT…

In Loving Memory of Mildred Brown

With a heavy heart, I am saddened to announce AHCOPA’s former Board President, Mildred Brown, passed away last week. Here she is pictured at her retirement from the Board of Directors in 2018. Mildred was part of the organization many years before I became executive director. I learned that in 2008 when ACORN disbanded, there…