Welcome!

Committed to Community

At Home Easton Organization, 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.

Take a look at our Events page to stay informed about what HOME Easton is up to and how you can participate.

Events

Home Easton Community Portal

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

Meet Your Home Easton Partners

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

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 Deputy 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.

President / CEO of People Security Bank

Neal Koplin

Board Treasurer / GEDP Executive Director / West Ward Resident

Jared Mast

Vice President / South Side Resident

Emilio Montesdeoca

Executive Director of 3rd Street Alliance

Alisa Baratta

Secretary / RDA Board Member / Business Owner / West Ward Resident

Melissa Lozada

Finance Director of Easton Housing Authority

Jackie Lopez

Easton Business Owner / West Ward Resident

Anthony Marraccini

Former Easton City Council Member / Community Volunteer

David O/Connell

Grant Manager at Northampton Department of Community and Economic Development

Pastor at Greater Shiloh Church

Jason Vanderburg

Sarah Ortiz

Manager of the SHARE Program

Alberto Martinez

City Councilman

Frank Pintabone

Initiatives

Our initiatives involve both City-led and collaborative grassroots projects to support existing housing efforts and meet resident needs.

Community Engagement

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.

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 Center Street

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

Employment

Job Readiness

Our job training programs focus on equipping individuals with vital job skills and resources. We aim to improve employability and economic stability for better livelihoods.

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

info@homeeaston.org