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Assists first-time homebuyers in attaining their goal of home ownership by providing financial assistance for the purchase and rehabilitation of eligible housing units.

Provides education on predatory lending practices, One on One counseling (lasts 2 hours), First Time Homebuyer Workshops (six hour class), local experts present on relevant topics.

Coordinates the housing counseling services of three organizations: Concilio, Esperanza and the Norris Square Civic Association - These services are delivered to homeowners, potential homeowners and renters. Counselors identify predatory loans and assist homeowners to obtain good loan products for home repairs. Renters receive tenant rights and rental delinquency services. All clients receive Housing Consumer Education, including budget and credit counseling.

Provides housing counseling services.

Provides education about the home buying process, wealth, and asset building. Information about grant programs and affordable mortgage programs given to eligible participants.

Provides OHCD (Office of Housing and Community Development) approved housing counseling, including: A) Home Purchase Counseling B) Mortgage Default and Delinquency C) Eviction Prevention D) Property Tax Default or Delinquency E) HEMAP (Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program F) Legal counseling for tenants and homeowners

Provides affordable housing for low income families. Also links residents to community action agencies for housing counseling.

The purpose of this county wide program is to help low to moderate income home owners correct violations of the BOCA Property Maintenance Code, Local and State Codes, and the Section 8 Housing Quality Standards. Violations include, but are not limited to, structural, plumbing, heating, and electrical problems. Also addresses lead based paint reduction. Handicap accessible modifications are also included in this program. Modifications include, but are not limited to, widened doorways, ramps, and accessible bathrooms and kitchens.

Offers a pre-purchase program for first-time homebuyers. Provides monthly homebuyer education workshops and one-on-one counseling to address the specific needs and challenges that prospective buyers may encounter.

Provides housing counseling services. Helps homeowners whose mortgage delinquency is due to involuntary unemployment, under-employment, or medical reasons. Also helps those who are looking to become homeowners with monthly workshops, financial counseling, and closing cost assistance grants.

Provides homeownership and credit counseling, post purchase counseling, homebuyer education, and down payment and closing cost assistance loans for first-time homebuyers.

Provides pre-purchase mortgage counseling to first time low to moderate-income individuals interested in purchasing a property in the City of Chester or Delaware County. Prepares applicants to secure appropriate mortgage financing and assume the responsibilities associated with home ownership.

Assists in the filing of housing discrimination complaints. Gives referrals to the Fair Housing Law Center to investigate, file and provide legal representation for victims of housing discrimination.

Provides housing stabilization services including credit and budget counseling; foreclosure prevention counseling; eviction prevention through payment assistance when funds are available and landlord-tenant mediation; and first-time home buyers education and counseling.

Provides real estate and housing counseling services. Offers advice and services in the areas of pre and post purchase, pre and post rental, mortgage default/ delinquency/ foreclosure, anti-predatory lending, rental default, reverse mortgage counseling/ certification, and housing consumer education.

Offers counseling and education programs through approved counseling agencies.

Builds, rehabilitates houses, and sells them. Provides training in home ownership skills. Seeks volunteers for construction, community service, and our ReStore.

Helps local families overcome debt, improve credit, budget wisely and build assets for the future, as well as helping them maintain stable housing.

Provides services to improve the lives of Hispanics in the region, increase the Hispanic population, support existing and new Hispanic businesses, and increase Hispanic investment in the region.

Provides counseling and advocates for individuals with disabilities seeking affordable and accessible housing.

Provides medication-supported counseling and recovery programs to assist clients in meeting a specific personal goal.

Provides housing stabilization services including credit and budget counseling; foreclosure prevention counseling; eviction prevention through payment assistance when funds are available and landlord-tenant mediation; and first-time home buyers education and counseling.

Offers a variety of free and confidential support services for individuals and families facing an unplanned pregnancy. Services include free pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds, and consultations to discuss all options like parenting, adoption, or abortion.

Serves one-time emergency needs such as nutritional assistance, emergency shelter, first month rental assistance, rent in arrears assistance, mortgage assistance, and utilities in arrears assistance.

Provides free classes and individual counseling. Monthly classes focus on topics such as understanding credit, credit repair, money management, saving plans, grant programs, and understanding the home buying process including selecting a realtor and finding the best mortgage.