About Us:
U-SNAP-BAC (United Streets Networking and Planning; Building A Community) was incorporated in 1987 by a consortium of seven (7) neighborhood organizations and four (4) business associations to revitalize the east side of Detroit. The Board of Directors is derived from representatives from each of its member organizations. The mission is "to empower residents to impact the future of Detroit's eastside. Through coalition building, resource development, joint planning and programming, we will promote economic growth and neighborhood improvement".
What we do
U-SNAP-BAC provides a host of services. Our commitment to the community includes programming in the area of homebuyer classes, home repair, home ownership training, gut rehabilitation of vacant properties, new home development, affordable rentals, infrastructure improvements, and demolition of unsafe structures. Since 1987, U-SNAP-BAC has completed over 500 home repairs, 17 vacant structures rehabbed, , constructed 131 units of affordable rental and single family homes for low and moderate income families.
Our homeowner and homebuyer counseling and classes have assisted many families in buying and maintaining their homes. We provide training for potential homebuyers to prepare them for their first home; how to qualify for a mortgage, understanding predatory lending, how to read a credit report , what it mans to be financially fit and foreclosure prevention.
On staff are HUD and MSHDA certified counselors available for one-o-one sessions, as well as group sessions to equip homebuyers and homeowners with the tools necessary to acquiring and maintaining the home of their dreams.
What We Offer
Homeownership Education- Sessions are held monthly designed to prepare prospective buyers for the home buying process. Generally 2-4 hours in length, classes are held on Saturdays or evenings to accommodate your schedules. For more information contact our offices at 313-640-1100, or check out our calendar for upcoming dates and times.
Affordable Rentals- 2, 3, and 4 bedroom townhouses located on Alter Rd. and Wayburn. For more information, contact our management company at 313-821-0469 or visit the management office at 14200 Kercheval to pick up an application.
Homes For Sale- Currently U-SNAP-BAC ha five (5) properties located in the Morningside neighborhood available for sale to low and moderate income buyers. These homes are part of the City of Detroit Neighborhood Stabilization Plan. These foreclosed properties will be fully rehabbed with energy efficient features and upgrades. For more information contact Cynthia Garrett at 313-640-1100 Ext.14.
Owner Occupied Home Repair- U-SNAP-BAC provides support for rehabilitation of owner occupied homes in our service area. Residents can apply for grants for health and safety repairs to their homes. Funds are limited and available in the fall of the year. For more information, contact our offices at 313-640-1100.
Our Re-development Area
The U-SNAP-BAC community is located on the east side of Detroit. Our area of redevelopment focuses on neighborhood improvements within the boundaries our member organization. The boundaries are Morang on the east, Van Dyke on the west, Seven Mile to the north, and Charlevoix to the south.
(Click link below to view map of U-SNAP-BAC Service Area)
Collaborative Partners:
City of Detroit Planning & Development Department Detroit HOPE
Wayne County Michigan Neighborhood Partnership
Michigan State Housing Development Authority Housing and Urban Development
Urban League Habitat for Humanity Detroit
PNC Bank Flagstar Bank
Comerica Bank Charter One Bank
Charter One Bank ShoreBank
