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Discover a world of impactful events at our nonprofit organization in Melville, NY. Join us in creating meaningful experiences and making a difference. Events Mon, Aug 18 First Time Homebuyer Orientation / Virtual Webinar RSVP Aug 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Virtual Webinar Prepare for the homebuying process by joining our First Time Homebuyer Orientation. Share Tue, Oct 07 Building Long Island Together / Crest Hollow Country Club Buy Tickets Oct 07, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY 11797, USA Join us for our 2025 Annual Luncheon to support CDLI’s mission of building home, health, and opportunity for all Long Islanders. We proudly honor Salvatore Coco of BHC Architects and the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island for their partnership and dedication to strengthening our communities. Share

Empower your homeownership dreams with CDLI's nonprofit services in Long Island. Access affordable rentals, homeownership education, Home and Property Developer Resources, and community development. Effective February 27, 2024, CDLI is unable to issue new Tenant-Based Housing Choice Vouchers (“voucher pause”), which is expected to remain in effect in 2025 until further notice. CDLI will share any updates/changes to this pause from NYS HCR as soon as that information becomes available. CDLI is a community influencer and housing innovator that empowers families, individuals, and communities to change their lives. About CDLI TENANT RESOURCES CDLI's Housing Choice Voucher Program offers assistance to tenants and landlords in accessing and providing quality, affordable rentals. CDLI also offers additional programs accessible to qualified tenants and landlords. Learn More DREAMERS OF HOMEOWNERSHIP Preparation for homeownership starts long before the purchase takes place. CDLI will help you to become mortgage-ready by educating you about the buying process, pitfalls to avoid, and available funding opportunities. CDLI can help make your homeownership dream become a reality. Learn More HOMEOWNER RESOURCES We provide a variety of resources and education to assist homeowners in improving and maintaining their home. Learn More PROPERTY DEVELOPERS & OWNERS CDLI works with residents, government officials, community leaders, builders, and other partners to develop affordable housing throughout Long Island. Learn More Financial Coaching & Resources CDLI has a wealth of information to share. From financial fitness to buying your first home, we're here to educate so you can have a home, health, and opportunities. Financial Resources Partner with CDLI CDLI is your collaborative partner in fostering sustainable, inclusive, and thriving communities. We welcome innovative partnerships with property developers, municipalities, businesses, nonprofits, and any other entities eager to explore new possibilities. CDLI brings expertise in affordable housing, clean energy, financial empowerment, and beyond, offering both established solutions and a willingness to venture into uncharted territories. Together, let's innovate and shape vibrant communities for all. Contact Us Community Development Financial Institution Our CDFI has provided a variety of lending options to meet the needs of our ever evolving communities. Learn More about CDFI MISSION STATEMENT CDLI invests in the housing and economic aspirations of individuals and families by providing solutions that foster and maintain vibrant, equitable and sustainable communities. About CDLI Rentals Available Find the right and affordable home for you. Rental Opportunities Impact and Results Learn how CDLI is helping the people of Long Island change their lives. Impact & Results

Community Development Long Island (CDLI) is the only full-service collection of community development entities: CDLI Parent Corporation; CDCLI Funding Corporation, a Certified Community Development Financial Institution; and CDCLI Housing Development Corporation. CDLI is not just an organization; we are a movement towards long-term economic stability for all. About CDLI Community Development Long Island (CDLI) is the only full-service collection of community development entities: CDLI Parent Corporation; CDCLI Funding Corporation, a Certified Community Development Financial Institution ; and CDCLI Housing Development Corporation. CDLI is not just an organization; we are a movement towards long-term economic stability for all. Join us in building a future where home matters for everyone. MISSION STATEMENT CDLI invests in the housing and economic aspirations of individuals and families by providing solutions that foster and maintain vibrant, equitable, and sustainable communities. Who We Are Community Development Long Island (CDLI), a regional nonprofit organization, was founded in 1969 by government, business, and civic leaders on Long Island who came together to address the growing demand for affordable housing. That strong tri-sector support continues today. We believe the one place that creates the greatest stability for all people is home, and everyone deserves the right to have one in a safe, supportive neighborhood of their choosing. CDLI serves Long Island’s most marginalized and compromised residents, and has continuously challenged itself to ensure it is the go-to organization for all things home with a focus on furthering fair housing goals and integration. As an exemplary chartered member of NeighborWorks America – and the only NeighborWorks Organization on Long Island – CDLI is a nationally connected, locally focused organization, working to revitalize and build strong communities. The organization meets a high standard of fiscal integrity and service performance, and its team of over 115 highly committed, community-centered professionals collectively manage a variety of programs across several areas of focus that address the dynamic challenges faced by those who live and work on Long Island. CDLI serves more than 25,000 individuals each year in Nassau County, Suffolk County, Brooklyn, and Queens. CDLI is committed to Community Development and Housing for All, Economic Stability, and Advocacy because home matters for all people. The organization’s planning, decision-making, and programming nurture resident leadership and community ownership, inclusive community norms, and deep respect across racial, ethnic, and cultural differences. As an organization, we celebrate diversity, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our team members, our customers, and our community. Who We Are Leadership Team Gwen O'Shea President & CEO Sharon Fierstein Chief Financial Officer Natalie Wright Chief Strategy Officer Harry Coghlan Chief Development Officer Jeanmarie Buffett Senior Vice President of Housing Development & Planning Heather Carroll Senior Vice President of People & Culture William Achnitz, III Vice President of Home Improvement & Optimization Tricia Gleaton Vice President of Rental Assistance Operations Rachel E. Seiler Vice President of Resident Services Raphael Jean-Francois Lending Manager of CDCLI Funding Corporation Michael DiMarcantonio Assistant Vice President of Home Improvement & Optimization John Witherspoon Director of Information Technology Pat McHeffey Program Director of Housing Development & Planning Priya Mehra Director of the Homeownership Center Leadership Team Board of DIrectors Board of Directors Brian Clarke Chair Ann-Marie Scheidt, Ph.D. Vice Chair Stony Brook University James Coughlan Immediate Past Chair TRITEC Real Estate Company Jan Burman B2K Development David Calone Jove Equity Partners Marian Conway NY Community Bank Foundation Adrian Fassett Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc. Richard V. Guardino, Jr. Long Island Regional Planning Council Thomas J. Killeen, Esq. Attorney Keith Novitz FlagStar Bank Gwen O'Shea Community Development Long Island Richard Roberts Red Stone Equity Partners Theresa Sanders Evlyn Tsimis JPMorgan Chase Rashid Walker First Street Capital Michael Ashner Winthrop Capital Partners Jessica Pearlstein Northwell Health Council of Advisors Council of Advisors Frederick C. Braun, III Chair Industrial Development Agency Sol Marie Alfonso-Jones Long Island Community Foundation Peter A. Appello Capital One, N.A. Elizabeth Custodio M&T Bank Brian Dowling Consensus Housing Partners, LLC John R. Durso Local 338, LI Federation of Labor Michael Florio Long Island Builders Institute Colleen Galvin Mastercard Erase Racism Eric Hibbert Bank United Doreen Spagnuolo Long Island Board of Realtors Jay T. Korth Catholic Charities Steven Krieger The Engel Burman Group Lawrence Levy National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University Daniel Lloyd Minority Millennials, Inc. Denise D. Pursley Nixon Peabody LLP Jennifer Smith Citizens Bank Impact and Results Learn how CDLI is helping the people of Long Island change their lives. Impact & Results

Support CDLI's mission to create affordable, sustainable homes and promote equity. Donate online or by mail to help Long Island's marginalized residents. Your support helps Donate to our 501c3 nonprofit organization, and help our communities' grandmas, grandpas, parents, and children live in affordable and sustainable homes. Every dollar counts! Donate Online Home. Health. Opportunity. CDLI has provided more than five decades of service to Long Island’s most marginalized and compromised residents. We continuously challenge ourselves to ensure we are the go-to organization for all things home with a focus on furthering fair housing goals and integration. We are a nationally connected, locally focused organization, working to revitalize and build strong communities. Support CDLI’s programs and services by making a donation today! Your support will enable CDLI to work towards our mission, vision, and strategic goals: creating affordable, accessible, and sustainable homes; transforming lives through upward mobility; and promoting equity. CDLI Testimonial Daniela Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Hear from Daniela, a CDLI customer who faced years of homelessness with her six children and how she achieved home stability after learning about CDLI. CDLI works tirelessly to help people liek Daniela achieve success but we need your help to continue our work. Every dollar mak es a difference. Your contribution can support: Housing options that are affordable, accessible sustainable, and resilient. A foundation and pathway to financial wellness, security, and mobility. Access to well-resourced neighborhoods for a brighter future. Opportunities for resident leaders to drive positive community change. You generosity helps more than 25,000 individuals each year to be successful in housing and finances. We thank our donors and supporters who have allowed us to generate the impact and investment. Make a donation This is your campaign description. It's a great place to tell visitors what this campaign is about, connect with your donors and draw attention to your cause. Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Yearly Yearly Amount $100 $100 $500 $500 $1,000 $1,000 $2,500 $2,500 $5,000 $5,000 $10,000 $10,000 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate $100 Monthly Donation Form Donate via Mail To donate by check/mail, please download the form, print, fill it out and mail to: Community Development Long Island 1660 Walt Whitman Road, Suite 130 Melville, NY 11747 Download Form

8c118add-32b6-4d1e-b79b-7de3856b85bf Home How We Can Help Details Many seniors have significant home equity that could be used to help pay for everyday high expenses or medical bills while continuing to age safely in their current homes. . This financial product has received mixed coverage over the years, but in the right situation, it can make a lot of sense to tap into the equity in your home. The HECM program (short for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage) provides a great way to do this. This option allows seniors to access their home's value avoiding the need to sell and relocate. Learn more about our Home Equity Conversion Mortgage: Requirements Receive counseling before taking out this loan New Customer? Start Here! Start the registration process here for our Reverse Mortgage counseling. Click Here to Register Returning Clients Access your account. Already have an account? Click Here to Log In Contact Info Phone : (631) 471-1215 ext 5393 Email : homeownershipcenter@cdcli.org Disclosure We are a nonprofit exempt mortgage banker. Loans are arranged through third-party vendors. CDLI Funding Corporation is a Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity lender. New Customer? Start Here! Fill our our interest form! Click Here Reverse Mortgage Access your home equity to cover expenses while aging in place.

20badca9-27a0-4d8e-afa6-06f285f75c3c Home How We Can Help Details The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) assists families and individuals by reducing their heating/cooling costs and improving the safety of their homes through energy efficiency measures. These cost savings help all residents, including seniors who want to age affordably in their current homes. Owners/landlords of buildings occupied by low-income households are also encouraged to apply for assistance for their buildings. Participants who reside in a rental unit, please call our office to obtain a copy of the Landlord Preliminary Agreement for your landlord to fill out and sign. Program services are delivered through New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s statewide network of local service providers. CDLI is the provider of weatherization services for Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Funds are made available through the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Funds are available for approximately 400 homes each year. Applications are addressed on a first-come, first-served basis. If an application is incomplete or determined to be ineligible, you will be notified within 48 hours. Typical repairs may include but are not limited to: Weatherstripping & Caulking Attic & Wall Insulation Heating System Improvements or Replacement Energy Efficient Lighting Energy Efficient Refrigeration Hot Water Tank & Pipe Insulation Smoke Detectors & CO Detectors Window Repairs or Replacement Exterior Door Repairs or Replacement Other Minor Repairs That Improve Energy Efficiency These improvements help all eligible residents maintain affordable, comfortable homes, including those who want to age in place. Application WAP Application .pdf Download PDF • 1.22MB Contact Info Phone : (631) 648-5091 Email : weatherization@cdcli.org Disclosure We are a nonprofit exempt mortgage banker. Loans are arranged through third-party vendors. CDLI Funding Corporation is a Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity lender. See If You Qualify Email your documents! Click Here Weatherization Assistance Program Energy efficiency measures that reduce costs and improve safety.

0f852a61-4aef-47f3-abbf-8e3172395acc Home How We Can Help Details The Targeted Home Improvement Program (T-HIP) is a pilot grant program administered by CDLI in the Village of Hempstead . This program aims to provide critical repair assistance to financially constrained homeowners, enabling them to build and retain equity while contributing to the stabilization and renewal of the community. Funds have been made available through New York State Homes & Community Renewal. These home improvements are designed to prolong the useful life of each home as well as increase the dwelling’s health, safety, and sustainability. Funding will be used to support critical repairs, including health and safety improvements, correction of code violations, accessibility modifications, environmental remediation, and other repairs determined by CDLI as necessary to extend the useful life of the home and allow the homeowner to remain safely in their residence and age in place. Funds are available based on need and the individualized requirements of each household that applies. The maximum amount that can be invested in a property is $40,000, though not every home will receive the maximum amount. CDLI attempts to assist as many households as funding will allow. For this program, we intend to serve approximately 110 households. Typical repairs may include, but are not limited to: • Heating System Replacements • Electrical Service Upgrades • Roof Replacements • Siding • Gutters • Energy Efficiency Measures • Windows & Doors • Handrails, Stoops, Walkways • Structural Corrections • Health & Safety Measures These improvements help Hempstead homeowners maintain safe, accessible homes whether they're addressing immediate repair needs or planning to age in place. Application T-HIP Application 2025 10 .pdf Download PDF • 1.57MB Contact Info Phone : (631) 904-0985 Email : thip@cdcli.org Disclosure We are a nonprofit exempt mortgage banker. Loans are arranged through third-party vendors. CDLI Funding Corporation is a Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity lender. See If You Qualify Fill out our interest form! Click Here Targeted Home Improvement Program Critical repair assistance to financially constrained homeowners in The Village of Hempstead.

e10ab74c-6b39-4e1f-845c-97ed56ec8f08 Home How We Can Help Details CDLI has been selected by New York State Homes and Community Renewal to administer the Access to Home and Access To Home For Medicaid Recipients Program in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Funds are made available through the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation. The Access To Home Program provides assistance to make residential units accessible for those living with physical mobility challenges. The program helps individuals with mobility challenges live safely and independendtly at home, whether due to disability, injury, or aging, avoiding the need for institutional care. Eligible properties can be owner-occupied homes or rental units but must be the primary residence of the participant. Designated spots are reserved for Medicaid recipients. All improvements and adaptations are based on meeting the individualized needs of the occupants requiring the modifications following an evaluation completed by one of CDCLI’s experienced Rehabilitation Specialists. Funds are available for accessibility modifications up to $25,000 per household. Home modifications may include but are not limited to: Ramps & Lifts Stair Glides Handrails Expanded doorways Kitchen and bathroom modifications Roll-in showers, grab bars and seats Walkways, Driveways, & Stoops Special thermostatic and environmental controls Please note that all repairs must address an accessibility issue for the program participant. Whether you're managing a disability or planning to age in your current home, these modifications help you maintain independence and safety. Application Please review and complete the following form: ATH Application .pdf Download PDF • 1.84MB Access to Home Heroes .pdf Download PDF • 3.04MB Contact Info Phone : (631) 648-5089 Email : access@cdcli.org Disclosure We are a nonprofit exempt mortgage banker. Loans are arranged through third-party vendors. CDLI Funding Corporation is a Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity lender. Email Us Your Documents Email Us Access To Home Program Home accessibility options for individuals facing mobility challenges.

200d5a2d-7980-43e3-8f66-89438fe3cebe Home How We Can Help Details Get up to $50,000 in grants and loans to make your home more resilient against storms, flooding, and extreme weather while improving its energy efficiency. The funding is split into: Half as a low-interest loan (3% interest rate, 5-10 year repayment term) Half as a grant that doesn't need to be repaid once you complete your loan payments ELIGIBILITY Must be a Long Island homeowner Property must be your primary residence (1-4 unit buildings eligible) Household income at or below 120% of the area median income Property location must be eligible under program guidelines Homeowner must be current on their mortgage and taxes WHAT IMPROVEMENTS ARE COVERED? 50% of the loan/grant proceeds must be used for resiliency measures that will fortify the home to protect against future flood and storm damage. Additional eligible improvements include: Storm protection and weather resilience upgrades Energy efficiency improvements Home electrification projects Climate-ready home systems *Improvements must be to the main structure of your home These improvements benefit all homeowners while also helping seniors age safely in their current homes. HOW IT WORKS Choose your own contractor(s) - they must be licensed and insured Work with us to plan eligible improvements Get up to $25,000 as a grant Get up to $25,000 as a 3% interest loan Pay back just the loan portion over 5-10 years ADDITIONAL INFORMATION No minimum credit score required Lender and third party fees do apply: approximately $1,189 – $1,779 Technical assistance provided throughout the process Work must be completed by approved contractors INCOME LIMITS FOR NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES Household Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Max Annual Income @ 120% AMI $138,500 $158,300 $178,100 $197,900 $213,700 $229,550 $245,350 $261,200 To see a list of eligible improvements through this program, click here . Contact Info Phone : (631)-251-8171 Email : lmaldonado@cdcli.org Disclosure We are a nonprofit exempt mortgage banker. Loans are arranged through third-party vendors. CDLI Funding Corporation is a Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity lender. Click Here to Apply Apply Now Long Island Resiliency Retrofits Program: Storm, Flood & Energy Improvements. Get up to $50,000 in grants and low-interest loans to protect your home from floods and storms.

9bd65750-d354-4409-be5c-4dd58e52422d Home How We Can Help Details eHome Money Management empowers you to: Understand Savings and Spending Understand Credit Manage Personal Finances Class fee $50. Contact Info Phone : (631) 471-1215 ext 5393 Email : Homeownershipcenter@cdcli.org Disclosure We are a nonprofit exempt mortgage banker. Loans are arranged through third-party vendors. CDLI Funding Corporation is a Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity lender. See If You Qualify Register Now Register Now Online Financial Capabilities Education Understand budgeting, credit and manage personal finances.