[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 85 (Monday, May 22, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1090]
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    CONGRATULATIONS TO ATLANTIS COMMUNITY AND NORWEST BANK COLORADO

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                        HON. PATRICIA SCHROEDER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 22, 1995
  Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I want to commend Atlantis Community 
Inc. and Norwest Bank Colorado, both of Denver, for launching one of 
the Nation's first home mortgage financing and consumer loan programs 
for lower-income people with disabilities.
  On May 17, Social Compact recognized Atlantis and Norwest in its 1995 
Outstanding Community Investment Awards program. Social Compact is a 
Washington-based nonprofit coalition of leaders in financial services 
and community development industries who work to strengthen 
neighborhoods.
  In partnership with Atlantis, Norwest introduced the Disability 
Community Homeownership Program in June 1993 as a 1-year pilot, with a 
$2.5 million set-aside for loans. The program offers generous and 
flexible mortgage terms of physically disabled people, allowing them to 
own their own homes for the first time. Norwest now has generated more 
than $6 million in approved loans to more than 100 people in the 
program.
  Atlantis, the largest home health care agency in Colorado, has built 
awareness of the program through its close links with the disabled 
community and its financial counseling services. Atlantis also has 
implemented a homeownership workshop and money management services, 
which address the needs of disabled people in the home buying process.
  Also in partnership with Norwest, Atlantis has developed a consumer 
loan program for vehicle purchase and modification, home access 
improvements and independent living aids.
  Atlantis and Norwest are a good example of commitment and partnership 
in the service of others.


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