News Articles
AHEAD Expands Pathways to Homeownership Program with New Grafton County Funding
Date: January 9th, 2025
Littleton, NH — AHEAD (Affordable Housing, Education, and Development, Inc.) is excited to announce the expansion of its Pathways to Homeownership down payment assistance program. With newly secured funding from the County the program will now extend its reach to eligible homebuyers throughout Grafton County. This expansion, branded as Pathways to Homeownership II, allows eligible buyers to receive 5% of purchase price, up to $20,000 in down payment assistance when buying a home in Grafton County. Participants must be employed within the county, purchasing a primary residence there, and have a household income at or below 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
The Pathways to Homeownership program offers a forgivable grant as assistance, emphasizing sustainable homeownership within New Hampshire’s communities. This expansion builds upon the original Pathways to Homeownership I program, funded by the Neil & Louise Tillotson Fund, which supports homebuyers in Coös County as well as the towns of Bethlehem and Littleton, NH.
As part of the program requirements, all interested buyers must complete AHEAD’s “Secrets of Homebuying” workshop, along with a minimum of one hour of one-on-one HUD housing counseling provided by AHEAD’s certified counselors. This counseling provides valuable financial education, budgeting skills, and credit improvement strategies, empowering participants to succeed as long-term homeowners. As a HUD-approved agency, AHEAD ensures clients receive unbiased guidance tailored to their best interests.
Since its founding in 1991, AHEAD has served the communities of Northern New Hampshire, offering affordable housing, financial education workshops, individualized counseling, and foreclosure prevention support. With over 500 rental units currently under management across Grafton and Coös counties, AHEAD remains committed to helping community members achieve financial stability and sustainable homeownership.
For more information on AHEAD’s programs, including Pathways to Homeownership, other services, rental options, or donation opportunities, please visit www.homesahead.org or call 603-444-1377
A Successful Turnout for Recent North Country Homebuyer Fair
Date: April 24th, 2023
Lancaster, NH April 2023. AHEAD in partnership with New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority recently hosted a successful homebuyer fair in Lancaster, NH. This one day event, held on Saturday, April 1st was well attended by prospective homebuyers and gave them an opportunity to visit with area lenders and realtors. The last North Country Homeb
AHEAD Inc. awarded $500,000 in tax credits
Date: April 11th, 2023
AHEAD has been awarded $500,000 in tax credits through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support construction of AHEAD’s Peeling Village project in Woodstock, NH. Several local businesses have purchased $400,000 in tax credits through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority’s tax credit progr
Announcing AHEAD's next Executive Director
Date: June 27th, 2022
The AHEAD Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of Harrison Kanzler as AHEAD’s next Executive Director effective August 1, 2022. Harrison Kanzler is a native of the Mount Washington Valley and he follows Michael Claflin’s decade long tenure with AHEAD. He will mana
AHEAD embraces inclusion, diversity at annual meeting
Date: February 11th, 2021
LITTLETON — The pandemic has forced non-profits to forge new communication and funding methods this year. AHEAD Housing embraced the challenge while planning its annual meeting that focused on messages of inclusion and diversity.
Littleton Food Co-op Donates to AHEAD and Granite United Way
Date: February 11th, 2021
Nanci Carney, North Country Regional Director of Granite United Way, and Matt Manning, from AHEAD and North Country Hub Coordinator for the United Way, accept the donation given through the Partner of the Month Program at the Littleton Food Co-op.
Bethlehem workforce housing project accepting applications
Date: October 29th, 2020
BETHLEHEM – Slated to open in February 2021, the 28-unit, $8.5 million Lloyd’s Hills Apartments has started accepting applications from prospective tenants.
Kuster visits AHEAD housing development
Date: September 2nd, 2020
BETHLEHEM — Last Tuesday, Congresswoman Ann Kuster toured the construction site of AHEAD's new housing development in Bethlehem. She spent 40 minutes on-site discussing the region's affordable housing needs with AHEAD team members.
Granite United Way brings resources to Northern Region during COVID-19 pandemic
Date: May 18th, 2020
BERLIN – When the COVID-19 pandemic began sweeping through New Hampshire Granite United Way was there to help.
AHEAD Completes Purchase of Monadnock Village in Colebrook
Date: February 24th, 2020
AHEAD (Affordable Housing Education and Development) is the new owner of Monadnock Village in Colebrook, having closed on the purchase last Wednesday.