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From April to July 2021, UWHA and its partner network of Housing Counseling Agencies will facilitate a series of interactive, virtual events focusing on the following housing and financial empowerment topics: Fair Housing, Renters' Rights, Financial Literacy, Pre-Purchase/Homebuying, Post-Purchase/Avoiding Foreclosure, Reverse Mortgages, and
Financial Abuse and Domestic Violence.
Fair Housing: Know Your Rights! Fair Housing Law, Landlord & Tenant Rights, Housing Discrimination
Thursday, April 15 | 12:00-1:30pm (CT)
Center for Fair Housing, Inc. with the City of Bessemer
Renting 101 - Renting vs. Owning, Housing Inspections, Renter’s Insurance
Thursday, April 22 | 12:00-1:30pm (CT)
Walker County Community Action Agency with Truist Bank
Financial Literacy: Master Your Credit & Household Spending Plan! Credit Basics, Psychology of Money, Creating and Maintaining a Spending Plan
Tuesday, May 4 | 12:00-1:30pm (CT)
United Way of Central Alabama
Preparing for Homeownership - First-Time Homebuying, Types of Mortgages, Homeownership Do’s & Don’ts
Wednesday, June 9 |12:00-1:30pm (CT)
D&E – A Housing and Economic Empowerment Center, Inc.
Protecting Your Assets: A Guide to Post-Purchase - Homeowner’s Insurance, Building Equity, Refinancing
Tuesday, June 15 |12:00-1:30pm (CT)
Family Services Center
Reverse Mortgages Debunked - Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) 101- Pros and Cons
Thursday, July 1 | 12:00-1:30pm (CT)
Horizon Counseling
Identifying and Overcoming Financial Abuse - Housing Counseling as a Tool for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Financial Abuse
Thursday, July 22 | 12:00-1:30pm (CT)
CCCS of Mobile (Lifelines)
This series is free and open to the public! Anyone looking to build their knowledge of housing is encouraged to attend. Housing and community service providers are also welcome. You may register for as many sessions as you like. If you have questions, please email hud@uwca.org