Housing Initiative Partnership and HIP Services are very proud of J. Scott Hutchison, a HUD-certified bi-lingual Housing Counselor in HIP’s Hyattsville office, who has been named a Champion of Service by HUD for his exemplary work helping families avoid foreclosure.  J. Scott has been with HIP Services since November, 2010 and has provided outstanding counseling services to over 450 clients in that time, achieving positive outcomes for many who otherwise would have lost their homes.  Please see the attached article from “The Bridge” newsletter, a national publication of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).