First Home Alliance of Northern Virginia is a HUD-approved 501(c)3 not-for-profit, housing counseling agency that promotes financial literacy and economic self-sufficiency. Our mission is to increase home ownership among low-to-moderate income communities and to sustain ownership for present homeowners through loss-mitigation counseling and foreclosure intervention.
First Home Alliance relies on the generosity of other organizations and individuals to empower our mission. To see a timeline of our history, please click here.
For more information on either of our primary fundraisers, click the provided links:
Larry Laws founded First Home Alliance in 2002, fulfilling his vision of increasing affordable housing opportunities and financial potential among the underserved, low-to-moderate income, and military veteran communities. Prior to establishing First Home Alliance, Larry completed twenty-four (24) years of active-duty military service in the United States Army. He earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Troy State University and his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Management from the University of Maryland. In addition to his role as President of First Home Alliance, Inc., Mr. Laws serves as Chapter President of the Northern Virginia Veterans Associations of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP), Commander of American Legion Post 114, Manassas, Virginia, Fundraising Committee Member on Board of Directors for People Incorporated in Virginia, and a Real Estate Investor.
Staff
- Charlene Watkins-Byrd
- Cwatkins@FirstHomeAlliance.org
- Extension: 103
- Nathan Dailey
- Ndailey@FirstHomeAlliance.org
- Extension: 104
- Song Hutchins
- Song@FirstHomeAlliance.org
- Extension: 105
- Larry Laws
- Laws@FirstHomeAlliance.org
- Extension: 106
GOALS
Increase Housing Opportunities
By promoting home ownership and fighting homelessness, we strive to increase housing opportunities in the Northern Virginia area.
Stabilize Communities
First Home Alliance focuses on decreasing the rate of foreclosure to help stabilize communities and foster fellowship around the area.
Empower Self-Sufficiency
Working with people in need, First Home Alliance helps to increase financial literacy and promote self sufficiency for all.