Create, Cultivate, Connect and Support Qualified Minority Developers

Empowering Black Real Estate Developers: Cultivating, Connecting, and Advocating for a More Equitable Development Ecosystem

Our mission is to cultivate, connect and advocate for experienced and aspiring black real estate developers.

Our intent is to increase market share for developers of color, establish a legacy pipeline, and to leverage the power of our allies and the development community’s collective resources to create a more coordinated and equitable development eco system for our community.

OUR TEAM

Meet the Talented and Dedicated Team That Makes it All Happen

Jason Jones

Co-Founder & Secretary of READ President of Tekton Development

Jason Jones

Co-Founder & Secretary of READ President of Tekton Development

WHO WE ARE

Building a Stronger Future for Minority Developers: READ's Mission to Connect, Support, and Promote Diversity in the Industry

We do this through a variety of methods, including mission-driven financing, social innovation programs, capacity building, and impact investing. Our main focus is on empowering communities and helping them overcome disinvestment, with a particular emphasis on issues such as health care, education, housing, and aging with dignity.

Since 1982, we have disbursed over $2.5 billion to support these efforts. Based in Arlington, VA, we have local offices in several other cities across the United States. Our work has been recognized by S&P Global and Aeris for its impact and effectiveness.

Vision & Mission

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