Practical Education for Long-Term Housing Success.
Workshops and tools that help low-to-moderate income households — and anyone transitioning from shelters or temporary housing — become successful householders and stay housed long-term.
Our Programs
Education that supports every step of the housing journey.
Rent Readiness
Foundational education that helps individuals and families prepare for successful, sustainable renting.
Move-In Support
Practical guidance for the move-in process — utility setup, move-in checklists, deposits, and a smooth transition into a new home.
Lease Literacy
Understanding lease agreements, rights, responsibilities, and how to advocate for yourself as a tenant.
Budgeting
Practical financial habits — budgeting for rent, utilities, savings, and unexpected expenses.
Maintenance & Home Care
Basic home upkeep, communicating maintenance needs, and protecting your home and security deposit.
Homeownership Preparation
Long-term planning, credit building, and pre-homeownership readiness for families preparing to buy.
Community Resources
Connections to local services, benefits, partner organizations, and supports that strengthen housing stability.
Community Partnerships & Program Delivery
Nonprofits, shelters, transitional housing programs, and housing agencies contract with Dorsey Taylor Homes to deliver workshops, customized training, and tenant success programming for their clients — a community-centered model that supports our long-term vision for broader public access.
Who we serve
Designed for the families our programs are built to lift.
- Women
- Low-to-moderate income families
- Individuals transitioning from shelters or temporary housing
- First-time renters
- Families preparing for future homeownership
Expanding access for the broader community.
Dorsey Taylor Homes is actively working toward expanding these programs into broader community-based initiatives that offer accessible and low-cost housing stability education and support services.
Our long-term vision includes creating increased access to:
- Community housing workshops
- Accessible, low-cost tenant education
- Housing transition support services
- Move-in assistance programs
- Pathways toward long-term homeownership
We are currently building partnerships, resources, and future funding opportunities to help make these programs more widely accessible throughout the communities we serve.
Ready to get involved?
Whether you're a current tenant, in a shelter or transitional housing, or working toward homeownership — share your interest and we'll connect you with the right program or partner.
Fill Out Interest FormQuestions? Call 267-210-0255 or email dorseytaylorhomes@gmail.com.
