Training & Events
TRAINING |
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| What: | Homeownership Connection Classes The classes are offered in English and Spanish regularly with additional languages added based on need. Hosted by Housing Network’s Homeownership Connection (HOC) |
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| When: | Year Round Mon.-Thur. evenings, Saturday Morning, and one or two weekday mornings |
| Where: | Various sites throughout the state |
| Who: | Open to the public - Registration required Contact: 401-521-1461 or 1-888-722-1461 (toll free) |
| What: | Homebuyer Education Class content covers qualifying for a mortgage, correcting credit problems, saving for a down payment and more. Classes are limited to 50 people. Hosted by Rhode Island Housing |
| When: | Once a week – follow link to full schedule 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
| Where: | Various locations around the state. Please follow the link to a full schedule that includes location information. |
| Who: | Open to the public - Registration required Contact: Tammy Fisher 401-457-1245 tfisher@rhodeislandhousing.org |
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EVENTS |
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| What: | Fair Lending Forum The purpose of this forum is to educate the general public, faith-based organizations and housing professionals about HUD resources and programs that can assist in eradicating unfair and discriminatory lending practices. The forum will also address issues related to foreclosure prevention and options that are available to homeowners facing foreclosure. Attendees will be able to interact with local and national experts involved in enforcing fair lending laws, developing foreclosure prevention strategies, and operating government programs that help families remain in the homes that they hard worked so hard to maintain. |
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Thursday, August 14, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Morning Session 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Training for Housing Service Providers 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Evening Session |
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Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center 1350 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02120 (The forum will be held in the multi-purpose room) |
| Who: | Open to the public – Reservation required Contact the HUD Fair Lending Forum line at 1-800-871-9012, Ext. 70948 (Voice), or e-mail HUD2008MediaCampaign@gmail.com to reserve a seat at the forum or request additional information. Click here for more information. |
| What: | Providence Human Relations Commission Community Input Meetings In an effort to improve relationships among diverse groups in the city and to end discrimination in the areas of housing, employment, public accommodation, education and credit status, the Providence Human Relations Commission (PHRC) is hosting a series of community meetings. PHRC is seeking insight from the public about their experiences with regards to cultural diversity and discrimination and how the PHRC can assist them. |
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International Institute Wednesday, July 16, 2008 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. West End Community Center Thursday, July 17, 2008 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. John Hope Settlement House Monday, July 21, 2008 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Urban League of Rhode Island Thursday, July 24, 2008 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. DaVinci Center Wednesday, July 30, 2008 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
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| Who: | All Providence residents - no registration required |
| The PHRC is still adding other organizations to the schedule. If your organization would like to host a community meeting, please call the PHRC at 401 351-0475. | |
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ARCHIVES |
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| What: | Fair Housing in Rhode Island: The Role of the Public Sector Rhode Island Housing is hosting a free training and roundtable discussion that will provide partners, state and municipal officials, nonprofit agencies, monitoring agents, public housing authorities, and members of municipal boards and commissions with helpful information about federal and state Fair Housing laws. |
| When: | Monday, April 28, 2008 Lunch served: 11:30 a.m. - Noon Session: Noon - 1:30 p.m. |
| Where: | Radisson Hotel Airport 2081 Post Road Warwick, Rhode Island |
| Who: | Open to the public - Registration required Contact 401 457-1267 or mlodge@rhodeislandhousing.org |
| What: | Fair Housing in Rhode Island: The Role of the Private Sector Rhode Island Housing is hosting a free training and roundtable discussion that will provide developers, Realtors, lenders, landlords, and management agency staff with helpful information about federal and state Fair Housing laws. |
| When: | Monday, April 28, 2008 Breakfast served: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Session: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Where: | Radisson Hotel Airport 2081 Post Road Warwick, Rhode Island |
| Who: | Open to the public - Registration required Contact 401 457-1267 or mlodge@rhodeislandhousing.org |
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