 Pre-purchase Certification Workshop Online Series via Zoom Wednesday and Thursday, March 10 and 11, 2021 6:00 to 9:00 pm each night Presented by: Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California In collaboration with Marin Housing Authority Topics to be covered include:
HUD Certification:
More Information:
Registration: PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. Before you register, please read our disclosure statement. Click here to register Funding for this workshop provided by: Bank of the West, California State Bar, Union Bank, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Wells Fargo Housing Foundation Note: This material is based on work supported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under FHIP PEI Grant FPEI190035. Any opinion, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of HUD. Download the event flyer below. 
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The conference offers an overview of the federal and state fair housing laws, followed by small group discussions to help find practical solutions to commonly asked questions from housing providers and tenants on reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities during the application, occupancy, and eviction stages. The conference is appropriate for:
Pre-registration is required to attend. The registration fee is $20 per person. Scholarships are available. Contact us for more information. For more information, to request a scholarship, or for any special needs, please contact Adriana Ames, Education Director: adriana@fairhousingnorcal.org The conference is supported by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and co-sponsored by: Disability Services & Legal Center (DSLC), Disability Rights California (DRC), Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC), and Marin Center for Independent Living (MCIL). Note: This material is based on work supported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under FHIP EOI Grant FEOI1900399. Any opinion, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of HUD.
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Fair Housing in Times of COVID-19 Panel
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
12:00 to 1:30 pm
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
12:00 to 1:30 pm
Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California will present the upcoming panel: “Fair Housing in Times of COVID-19,” on Wednesday, December 9, 12:00 to 1:30 pm via Zoom. The panel will address COVID-19 trends and impacts affecting protected classes, and strategies and recovery efforts underway at the local and state levels. Panelists will discuss how the pandemic is disproportionally affecting vulnerable communities, including ethnic and racial minorities, women, victims of domestic violence and sexual harassment, and people with disabilities.
The forum is appropriate for housing advocates, staff of service organizations, elected officials, city and county staff, community leaders, and tenants.
Panelists include Omar Carrera, Chief Executive Officer, Canal Alliance; Liz Darby, Social Equity Program and Policy Coordinator, County of Marin; Felicity Gasser, HCD Specialist II, Federal Programs, California Department of Housing & Community Development; Julia Howard-Gibbon, Supervising Attorney, Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California; Moderator: Caroline Peattie, Executive Director, Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California
Click here to register
A Zoom link will be emailed prior to the event
For more information or special needs, please contact Adriana Ames at adriana@fairhousingnorcal.org.
This program is based on work supported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under FHIP EOI Grant.FEO2I00219. Any opinion, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of HUD.
Download flyer below.
The forum is appropriate for housing advocates, staff of service organizations, elected officials, city and county staff, community leaders, and tenants.
Panelists include Omar Carrera, Chief Executive Officer, Canal Alliance; Liz Darby, Social Equity Program and Policy Coordinator, County of Marin; Felicity Gasser, HCD Specialist II, Federal Programs, California Department of Housing & Community Development; Julia Howard-Gibbon, Supervising Attorney, Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California; Moderator: Caroline Peattie, Executive Director, Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California
Click here to register
A Zoom link will be emailed prior to the event
For more information or special needs, please contact Adriana Ames at adriana@fairhousingnorcal.org.
This program is based on work supported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under FHIP EOI Grant.FEO2I00219. Any opinion, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of HUD.
Download flyer below.
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¿ESTA INTERESADO EN COMPRAR UNA VIVIENDA?
¡Asista a nuestro seminario gratis!
16 y 17 de diciembre, 2020
6:00 a 9:00 pm, ambos días
A través de: Zoom
¡Asista a nuestro seminario gratis!
16 y 17 de diciembre, 2020
6:00 a 9:00 pm, ambos días
A través de: Zoom
Presentado por:
“Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California”
En colaboración con “Marin Housing Authority”
El taller incluye temas como:
Certificación de HUD
Este taller llena los requisitos para obtener el certificado requerido por “Marin Housing” y otros programas para comprar vivienda a bajo costo. “Marin Housing” requiere que todos los solicitantes sean compradores de casa por primera vez (o sea que no hayan sido dueños de casa por tres años).
Registro
Es necesario registrarse para el seminario por adelantado. Para obtener un certificado de HUD, los participantes deben llenar todos los requisitos (vea más información en la hoja de registro).
Lea la declaración de divulgación antes de registrase:
Para registrarse, por favor haga clic aquí:
Para necesidades especiales, comuníquese con Adriana Ames: adriana@fairhousingnorcal.org / 415-457-2390
Fondos para este taller proveídos por:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Bank of the West, Union Bank, and California State Bar
“Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California”
En colaboración con “Marin Housing Authority”
El taller incluye temas como:
- El manejo del dinero y del crédito
- Costos para la compra de una vivienda
- Préstamos de casa y préstamos abusivos
- El proceso de compra
- Programas de vivienda a bajo costo y de asistencia para el pago inicial
Certificación de HUD
Este taller llena los requisitos para obtener el certificado requerido por “Marin Housing” y otros programas para comprar vivienda a bajo costo. “Marin Housing” requiere que todos los solicitantes sean compradores de casa por primera vez (o sea que no hayan sido dueños de casa por tres años).
Registro
Es necesario registrarse para el seminario por adelantado. Para obtener un certificado de HUD, los participantes deben llenar todos los requisitos (vea más información en la hoja de registro).
Lea la declaración de divulgación antes de registrase:
Para registrarse, por favor haga clic aquí:
Para necesidades especiales, comuníquese con Adriana Ames: adriana@fairhousingnorcal.org / 415-457-2390
Fondos para este taller proveídos por:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Bank of the West, Union Bank, and California State Bar
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Are you a homeowner who needs help understanding the COVID-19 Forbearance under the CARES Act? Would you like to achieve maximum mortgage health and financial stability?
Join us for a free workshop with Foreclosure Prevention and HUD-certified Counselor, Karen Crump.
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference call workshop
Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California recognizes the need for clear information and reliable resources about the COVID-19 forbearance. Karen Crump will also introduce techniques and concepts to achieve maximum mortgage health and financial stability.
This conference call workshop will cover:
Click here to register today. Pre-registration is required. Conference call information and access codes will be emailed to all registrants.
For more information, please email Karen at karen@fairhousingnorcal.org. For technical assistance, please email Annya Maskey at annya@fairhousingnorcal.org.
Join us for a free workshop with Foreclosure Prevention and HUD-certified Counselor, Karen Crump.
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference call workshop
Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California recognizes the need for clear information and reliable resources about the COVID-19 forbearance. Karen Crump will also introduce techniques and concepts to achieve maximum mortgage health and financial stability.
This conference call workshop will cover:
- What makes a COVID forbearance different?
- Mortgage protections for conventional loan holders
- Mortgage protections for GSE loans
- Possible outcomes for conventional and GSE loans
- Identifying discrimination in lending
- Mortgage Math
- Loss mitigation options
- Preparing to exercise your options.
Click here to register today. Pre-registration is required. Conference call information and access codes will be emailed to all registrants.
For more information, please email Karen at karen@fairhousingnorcal.org. For technical assistance, please email Annya Maskey at annya@fairhousingnorcal.org.
 | This workshop is FULL. To be placed on the waitlist, plesae email: elina@fairhousingnorcal.org |
Topics to be covered include:
HUD Certification:
More Information:
Registration:
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND.
Funding for this workshop provided by:
Bank of the West, California State Bar, Union Bank, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Wells Fargo Housing Foundation
Download the event flyer below.
- The home buying process
- Financial and credit management
- Housing affordability and expenses
- Home loans and predatory lending
- BMR (Below Market Rate) and first time homebuyer’s programs
HUD Certification:
- This is a HUD Certification Workshop and it fulfills the certification requirement needed to apply for Below Market Rate (BMR) units with Marin Housing Authority and other programs. (Applicants for Marin Housing Authority units need to be First Time Home Buyers - not having owned a home for 3 years.)
- Participants must attend both dates and fulfill all requirements to obtain a HUD Certificate. More details at registration.
More Information:
- The workshop & certificate are offered at no cost! This workshop is in English.
- Participants will receive a link to the workshop the day before the event (please check your Spam folder if you don't receive the email). Attendees need to provide the same name & email address used at registration in order to be admitted into Zoom room the day of the event.
- The Spanish workshop will be held in December. / Relazaremos un seminario en español en diciembre.
- For more information, or if you have special needs, contact: adriana@fairhousingnorcal.org
Registration:
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND.
Funding for this workshop provided by:
Bank of the West, California State Bar, Union Bank, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Wells Fargo Housing Foundation
Download the event flyer below.
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Presented by: Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California, in collaboration with Marin Housing Authority
Dates:
June 24 and 25, 2020
6:00 to 9:00 pm both nights
Topics to be covered include:
- Financial and credit management
- Housing affordability and expenses
- Home loans and predatory lending
- The home buying process
- BMR (Below Market Rate) programs and down payment assistance
HUD Certification:
This is a HUD Certification Workshop and it fulfills the certification requirement needed to apply for Below Market Rate (BMR) units with Marin Housing Authority and other programs. (Applicants for Marin Housing Authority units need to be First Time Home Buyers - not having owned a home for 3 years).
More Information:
The workshop & certificate are offered at no cost! This workshop is in English. For more information, or if you have special needs, contact: Adriana Ames at: adriana@fairhousingnorcal.org
Registration:
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. PARTICIPANTS MUST FULFILL ALL REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A HUD CERTIFICATE. (See registration information.)
Before registering, please read the disclosure statement.
Register Here
Funding for this workshop provided by: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Wells Fargo Housing Foundation. Additional support from: Bank of the West, Union Bank, and California State Bar
Download flyer below
Dates:
June 24 and 25, 2020
6:00 to 9:00 pm both nights
Topics to be covered include:
- Financial and credit management
- Housing affordability and expenses
- Home loans and predatory lending
- The home buying process
- BMR (Below Market Rate) programs and down payment assistance
HUD Certification:
This is a HUD Certification Workshop and it fulfills the certification requirement needed to apply for Below Market Rate (BMR) units with Marin Housing Authority and other programs. (Applicants for Marin Housing Authority units need to be First Time Home Buyers - not having owned a home for 3 years).
More Information:
The workshop & certificate are offered at no cost! This workshop is in English. For more information, or if you have special needs, contact: Adriana Ames at: adriana@fairhousingnorcal.org
Registration:
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. PARTICIPANTS MUST FULFILL ALL REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A HUD CERTIFICATE. (See registration information.)
Before registering, please read the disclosure statement.
Register Here
Funding for this workshop provided by: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Wells Fargo Housing Foundation. Additional support from: Bank of the West, Union Bank, and California State Bar
Download flyer below
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Presented by: Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California, in collaboration with Marin Housing Authority
Date and Location:
Thursday, February 27, 2020, 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
1111 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94903
(At the Marin County Office of Education)
Topics to be covered include:
- Financial and credit management
- Housing affordability and expenses
- Home loans and predatory lending
- The home buying process
- BMR (Below Market Rate) programs and down payment assistance
HUD Certification:
This is a HUD Certification Workshop and it fulfills the certification requirement needed to apply for Below Market Rate (BMR) units with Marin Housing Authority and other programs. (Applicants for Marin Housing Authority units need to be First Time Home Buyers (not having owned a home for 3 years).
More Information:
The workshop & certificate are free! Space is limited! Register early! A light snack and materials will be provided. This workshop is in English. For more information, or if you have special needs, contact: Adriana Ames at: adriana@fairhousingnorcal.org
Registration:
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED THE DAY OF THE EVENT. PARTICIPANTS MUST FULFILL ALL REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A HUD CERTIFICATE. (See registration information.)
Before registering, please read the disclosure statement.
Register Here
Funding for this workshop provided by: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Wells Fargo Housing Foundation. Additional support from: Bank of the West, Union Bank, and California State Bar
Download flyer below
Date and Location:
Thursday, February 27, 2020, 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
1111 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94903
(At the Marin County Office of Education)
Topics to be covered include:
- Financial and credit management
- Housing affordability and expenses
- Home loans and predatory lending
- The home buying process
- BMR (Below Market Rate) programs and down payment assistance
HUD Certification:
This is a HUD Certification Workshop and it fulfills the certification requirement needed to apply for Below Market Rate (BMR) units with Marin Housing Authority and other programs. (Applicants for Marin Housing Authority units need to be First Time Home Buyers (not having owned a home for 3 years).
More Information:
The workshop & certificate are free! Space is limited! Register early! A light snack and materials will be provided. This workshop is in English. For more information, or if you have special needs, contact: Adriana Ames at: adriana@fairhousingnorcal.org
Registration:
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED THE DAY OF THE EVENT. PARTICIPANTS MUST FULFILL ALL REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A HUD CERTIFICATE. (See registration information.)
Before registering, please read the disclosure statement.
Register Here
Funding for this workshop provided by: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Wells Fargo Housing Foundation. Additional support from: Bank of the West, Union Bank, and California State Bar
Download flyer below
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 | Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California is pleased to present: |
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Solano County Events Center, Conference Room A
601 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA 94533
An overview of federal and state fair housing law, followed by small group discussions to help find practical solutions to commonly asked questions from housing providers, service providers, and tenants on reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities during the application, occupancy, and eviction stages.
CONFERENCE APPROPRIATE FOR:
• Rental housing providers in the public and private sectors
• Resident & property managers
• Staff of assisted living facilities
• Housing and disability advocates
• Service providers and fair housing staff
• Persons with disabilities
• Attorneys and legal services staff
• Anyone who regularly works with persons with special needs
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Registration fee: $60 / Scholarships and group discounts are available. Contact us for more information.
Pre-registration is required. Registration deadline: February 6, 2020 / 50% refund if cancelled after February 6, 2020
Registration deadline: February 6, 2020 / 50% refund if cancelled after February 6, 2020
CONTACT US:
For more information, to request a scholarship, or if you have special needs, please contact: Adriana Ames, Education Director: adriana@fairhousingnorcal.org / 415-457-2390 / TDD: 800-735-2922 / Se habla español / Wheelchair accessible
Presented by:
Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California
Supported by:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Co-sponsored by:
City of Fairfield
Disability Rights California (DRC)
Disability Services & Legal Center (DSLC)
Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC)
Marin Center for Independent Living (MCIL)
Download flyer below.
Solano County Events Center, Conference Room A
601 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA 94533
An overview of federal and state fair housing law, followed by small group discussions to help find practical solutions to commonly asked questions from housing providers, service providers, and tenants on reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities during the application, occupancy, and eviction stages.
CONFERENCE APPROPRIATE FOR:
• Rental housing providers in the public and private sectors
• Resident & property managers
• Staff of assisted living facilities
• Housing and disability advocates
• Service providers and fair housing staff
• Persons with disabilities
• Attorneys and legal services staff
• Anyone who regularly works with persons with special needs
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Registration fee: $60 / Scholarships and group discounts are available. Contact us for more information.
Pre-registration is required. Registration deadline: February 6, 2020 / 50% refund if cancelled after February 6, 2020
Registration deadline: February 6, 2020 / 50% refund if cancelled after February 6, 2020
CONTACT US:
For more information, to request a scholarship, or if you have special needs, please contact: Adriana Ames, Education Director: adriana@fairhousingnorcal.org / 415-457-2390 / TDD: 800-735-2922 / Se habla español / Wheelchair accessible
Presented by:
Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California
Supported by:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Co-sponsored by:
City of Fairfield
Disability Rights California (DRC)
Disability Services & Legal Center (DSLC)
Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC)
Marin Center for Independent Living (MCIL)
Download flyer below.
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