OUR MISSION
The Future of Affordable Housing & Homeownership in Houston
Incorporated in 2018 as an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit, Houston
Community Land Trust is guided by the belief that secure, quality, affordable
housing is a foundation on which families build a legacy and cultivate
opportunity, both for themselves and for their community. Our mission is to
make affordable housing and homeownership achievable and accessible for
limited-income households in Houston by connecting them with perpetually
affordable housing in neighborhoods across our city. We also provide
stewardship services and support to help homebuyers find long-term success
in homeownership.
Houston Community Land Trust is grounded in the principles of community
empowerment, equitable access to high-quality housing, and a long-term
vision for protecting future affordability for all Houstonians.
MEET THE TEAM
Desmond
Watley-Calloway
Director of Programs & Partnerships
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JOSH MICA
Director - HCLT Homeowner - Managing Director - POZ Impact
Josh Mica (he/him) has a passion for service. As the proprietor of the Houston-based pet care
company, Paws with Benefits and the visionary behind Paws with Helping Hands (an organization
that caters to the needs of animals whose owners require immediate medical attention), he has
established himself as a leader in the local pet care industry. In 2021, he started POZ Impact Mobile
Mechanic, a cost-effective auto repair service, successfully aiding over 200 Houston residents with
their vehicle repairs. Josh is the creator and host of the POZ Impact Radio Show, Houston's pioneer
radio program dedicated to issues affecting people living with HIV.
As a community activist, Josh serves many roles. He is the Co-Chair of Thomas Street at Quentin
Mease Clinic Advisory Council, treasurer of Acres Homes Super Neighborhood, and is a board
member of the Houston Community Land Trust. In 2020, he was appointed by County Judge Lina
Hidalgo to serve on the Houston Ryan White Planning Council, where he serves as Secretary.
