WESTWARD COMMUNITY WORKSHOP

UPCOMING EVENT

TOPIC: CODE ENFORCEMENT AND LEAD BASED PAINT
WHERE: EASTON COMMUNITY CENTER 901 WASHINGTON ST, EASTON
WHEN: APRIL 9, 2026, 6:00PM-7:00 PM

JOIN HOME EASTON AND CODE OFFICIALS FROM THE CITY OF EASTON
FOR IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR PROPERTY AND EDUCATION ON LEAD BASED PAINT HANDLING WHEN RENOVATING. BOTH TENANTS AND LANDLORDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.

Welcome
to HOME Easton

At HOME Easton, we are dedicated to working within our community to address housing issues, improve housing quality and set residents up for success in securing safe, stable homes. We aim to provide the most diversified, well-rounded services possible to our residents, by bringing together valuable resources including experts ready to provide counsel, accessible education programs and other housing-related initiatives.

HOME Easton Community Portal

Access our education-based platform to find training programs, workshop materials and digital resources.

Let's Go

Already made an account?

Copy of Step-by-Step_CommunityPortal.jpg

Meet HOME Easton's Team

Our team represents the organization's goals and our community members here at HOME Easton.

Project Manager

Mark Hammerstone

Born and raised in Easton, Mark has over 35 years experience working in social services with the state of New Jersey. He has worked within organizations focused on affordable housing, oversaw weatherization assistance, lead abatement and senior residential property management, mediation and maintenance.

Interim Executive Director

Michael Brett

As the Deputy Director of the Redevelopment Authority for the City of Easton, Mike has been fundamental in stewarding the creation of HOME Easton and using his community connections to lay foundations that will sustain and determine the success of the organization's reach. With his expertise, HOME Easton has secured essential funding and is positioned perfectly to complement both City-led and community-based housing efforts.

Program Specialist

Haley Weber

While earning her graduate degree in Political Science, Haley worked with several Easton departments to fill gaps in policy research, education, and program design. With HOME Easton organization, she has been tasked with using her knowledge in policy efficacy and community development to create all programming, such as the Landlord Engagement program, Tenant Best Practices, and the organization's digital materials.

Meet the Board

Our organization's board is made up of a diverse group of individuals that provide essential representation of our Easton community, business owners and organizations.

Neal Koplin

Board President

People's Security Bank

Jared Mast

Board Treasurer

Executive Director of GEDP

West Ward Resident

Alisa Baratta

Executive Director of Third Street Alliance

David O'connell

Easton Resident

Emilio Montesdeoca

Board Vice President

Real Estate Developer

Sarah Ortiz

Grant Manager at Northampton County DCED

Jason Vanderburg

Pastor at Greater Shiloh Church

Alberto Martinez

Manager of the SHARE Program

Melissa Lozada

Board Secretary Member

Easton Business Owner

Frank Pintabone

City Councilman/Vice Mayor

Jaquelyn Lopez

Finance Director, Easton Housing Authority

Initiatives

Our initiatives involve both community partnerhsips and collaborative grassroots projects to support existing housing efforts and meet resident needs.

Community Engagement

Landlord-Tenant Engagement Program

This program is a multi faceted program with the goal to offer resources to landlords and tenants in order to create better relationship between the stakeholders in the rental community, maintain quality housing, educate landlords and empower tenants. We recognize that landlords and tenants are just as important members of our community as homeowners are and our community cannot thrive without their support.

Quarterly Community Workshops

Every month throughout the year, HOME Easton conducts workshops within the community at accessible locations in all of Easton's neighborhoods. These workshops are intended not only to educate on housing-related matters, but also serve to connect community members with experts in public service, and to hold open discussion that will keep City employees informed of problem areas and collaborate in finding solutions.

Landlord Engagement Program

This is a voluntary, online-based program specific to property owners, aspiring landlords and property managers within the City of Easton. Its aim is to enlighten individuals about their important role in our community by being proactive in engagement and maintenance, and applying ethical business practices. The program was created to be easy to understand, concise, informative and supportive for landlords in the City. By following the steps laid out in the Landlord Engagement Program, property owners are set up for success, and benefit from receiving a seal of completion from HOME Easton organization.

Tenant Best Practices Program

This is a voluntary, informative program created to provide existing and aspiring tenants with clarity on the application process, advice about how to exercise best practices in rental units, and their rights as tenants.

Coming Spring 2026.

Landlord Tenant Laision

HOME Easton offers staff as a point of contract for landlords, investors and tenants. This position is meant to help the stakeholders navigate City regulations, resources and build strong community relationships.

Housing Projects

HOME Easton has partnered with the Redevelopment Authority of Easton and the City of Easton to undertake its initial round of housing projects.

360 Wilkes Barre Street

A housing project that will make use of a repossessed blighted home, being renovated to create an owner-occupied dwelling at an affordable rate for middle income families.

648 Berwick Street

A housing project that will renovate a 2-unit building, utilizing the first floor as HOME Easton organization's headquarters, and renting the 2nd floor unit at an affordable rate.

504 Centre Street

A new construction housing project on vacant land that will create three attached single-family affordable rentals.

Property Management

HOME Easton has developed itself as a non-profit property management service offering community minded-clientele sensitive approach to managing affordable properties owned by affordable housing providers.

Get in Touch

Fill out this form if you have a housing-related question or issue that you need addressed by a knowledgeable expert. Someone here at HOME Easton will follow up with you as soon as possible.

610-297-0106

haley@homeeaston.org