mr. lester cuffie, dc coalition for housing and justice
Ms. Afrika Abney was hired by Mr. Lester M.Cuffie, Executive Director of DC Coalition for Housing and Justice from 2010 - 2011. She was hired to provide typing and assist with fundraising activities/services.
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Mr. Lester M.Cuffie, Executive Director of DC Coalition for Housing and Justice.
"Mr. Lester Matthew Cuffie, a Washington, D.C. native, is a distinguished advocate and community leader. A graduate of Phelps Vocational Class (Hydraulic Engineering, 1968) and the University of District of Columbia (B.A. Political Science, 1983), he earned a J.D. from Antioch School of Law in 1987. Cuffie served as Legislative Clerk for Counselor Member Hilda Mason and an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner. Notably, he authored editorials on the D.C. Housing Crisis, testified before the city council on affordable housing, and spearheaded initiatives leading to the passage of the Rent Control reform measure in 2006. Cuffie also played a pivotal role in reforming the Tenant Opportunity Purchase Act (TOPA) and establishing the Tenant Advocate Office. Engaging in community education forums on financial literacy and estate planning, he is a member of various organizations, contributing significantly to housing justice and development initiatives. Recent accomplishments include coordinating fundraising events and advocating for affordable housing developments." The DC Housing Coalition for Justice, INC. is a nonprofit housing advocacy organization which supports and encourage; tenant’s rights, homeownership, and we also support comprehensive housing policies that would result in equity for all residents and citizens. afrikaabneyconsultant.weebly.com/dc-coalition-for-housing-justice-dcchj.html |