our story
Blondena’s Heirs is a nonprofit organization that executive director, Evin Marie, developed to address the need for African American families to have conversations about navigating property inheritance and building generational wealth. Blondena is the name of Evin's great grandmother who migrated from Georgia during the Great Migration. A pioneer in her own right, Blondena established property wealth in Chicago and Michigan, inspiring Evin to continue the legacy of building generational wealth for herself, her family, and her community.
Through virtual and in-person programs that highlight legacy home stories, Blondena’s HEIRS is changing the way families think about property, wealth, and legacy; providing education on passing down property and offering programs for youth to prepare them to inherit property —informed and sustainably.
Pictured above: Blondena Weaver (photo courtesy of Gail Walker)
MEET THE TEAM
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let's build the house 250
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, Blondena's HEIRS is honoring the immeasurable contributions of African American families.
Our Let's BUILD the House Campaign is using this historic moment to strengthen Black property ownership, financial literacy, estate planning, and family legacy.
Our Partners
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Let's Build the House 250
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, Blondena's HEIRS is honoring the immeasurable contributions of African American families—especially African American landowners—whose labor, vision, and stewardship helped build this country.
Our Let's BUILD the House Campaign is using this historic moment to strengthen Black property ownership, financial literacy, estate planning, and family legacy.