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Dane Denson
Director of Inspections

I’m a DC native closing in on 40 years in the District. More than 15 of those in the construction, renovation and building maintenance field. I've done everything from installing toilets and HW heaters to overseeing and swinging hammers on a “to the studs” remodel of dated bathrooms and kitchens, bringing a home back to life. I’ve been with Flock since 2014 after working for a competitor. In fact, there is no such thing. There isn’t another management company that cares more about properties and people. Because my job is to deliver on that promise. Nothing makes me happier than leaving a property having turned a tenant’s day around. I am delighted to be part of the best management team in the city and look forward to making sure our maintenance and improvement division runs seamlessly! I also have my own clothing line, Paradyce, and love to do small pop ups around the city including our offices at 15th and U Street where we host the Justice Ginsburg mural. Stop by and say hi! Then say goodbye in a cozy new hoodie!

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Our housing justice program offers down payment grants to qualifying BIPOC first time home buying residents in the DC and Philadelphia areas. Awards range from $5,000 to $15,000 and grants are made multiple times per year until funds are expended.

The application/review process is straight forward and uncomplicated.

Our Board of Advisors reviews applications, interviews finalists and identifies grantees. This is a partnership with the Greater Washington Community Foundation who supports the administrative complexity so we can very simply help people buy homes. *

Applicants must identify as one of the following: American Indian, Indigenous, Alaska Native, Asian, Pacific Islander, Black, African American, Hispanic or Latinix birdSEED has made 29 provisional grants to date. The total grant pool available was $215,000. Additional funds have been raised from supportive community members who shared our vision of simple, no strings financial down payment grants that accelerate the home buying process. If you are positioned to give, please do. Needs are great, resources are limited and your help is essential.

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