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Housing Counseling Services
Housing Information and Counseling Services (HCS) is an OHEA certified
housing counseling program offering families and individuals solutions
to their housing problems. Counselors review housing situations and provide
education and information concerning financial management, budgeting,
foreclosure and predatory lending prevention and home maintenance. Counselors
also provide referrals to a network of area service providers. HCS provides
options for homeless families and individuals ranging from area shelters
and transitional housing, to various forms of subsidized and rental housing.
For families facing eviction, counselors advocate with landlords for the
retention of the housing while helping families devise a payment plan.
HCS offers various services to delinquent homeowners ranging from constructing
a budget plan and encouraging financial stability to completing and supplemental
housing applications. For Housing Counseling Services 918-584-0001, ext.
312.
Genesis for Homeownership/Credit Smart
Genesis for Homeownership is a comprehensive pre- and post-homebuyer education
program consisting of four (4) Saturday workshops. The course is designed
to enable clients/customers to make a successful transition
from a renter to a home purchaser. The program places an emphasis on financial
literacy, budgeting and credit restoration. Genesis also provides participants
with information on specific programs that are available for first time
home purchasers. The Urban League has developed partnerships with Home
Ownership Tulsa, OHFA, local lending institutions, social service agencies,
and local real estate organizations to help attain its goal of creating
new home ownership opportunities throughout Northeastern Oklahoma. To
register for a Get the Facts! Orientation or a Credit Smart session call:
918-584-0001, ext. 312.
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