| | NAYA Family Center Homeownership Program Orientation
 
 
Curious about homebuying?    Want to know what it means to be mortgage-ready?   Want to compare renting versus owning?       The  Homeownership Program invites all members of Portland's Native American community to our  two-hour Program Orientation.  Learn about our services, including home buyers education and coaching,  financial wellness, program resources and referrals.  This event is the first step to  enrolling in services and finding out how we can support you  on your path to homeownership.     Wednesday, October  26th  or   Thursday, December 1st,  2011    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm  NAYA Family Center5135 NE Columbia Blvd, TriMet #75 To register  contact Anna Steirer at 503-288-8177 x289 or  annas@nayapdx.org
  NAYA Family Center is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency | 
 | Realize Your Goals and Calm Your Financial Stress with NAYA Family Center Financial Wellness 
 
   Do you want to learn how culture and values relate to    our money and resources? Want to learn how to create a spending plan? 
 
 Mondays, November 7, 14, 21 and 28th, 2011  6:00pm-8:30pm     This  four-part class is held on Monday evenings, and is conducted in a  non-judgemental, helpful and confidential manner.  This free class is  open to all ages and financial situations. 
   Register by contacting Ben Helgren, Financial Skills Coach at 503-288-8177 x273 or benh@nayapdx.org
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 | Another Successful Native American Housing to Homeownership Fair! 
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 | | Plan for Holiday Spending with NAYA Family Center Financial Wellness Program
 
 
  Come learn about tools that can help you to plan for spending during the  Winter holidays, and share your experiences and ideas. We will review techniques for setting spending goals, communicating with your family, and saving on purchases.   Wednesday October 19, 2011 6pm-7:30pm   Pre-registration required, contact Ben Helgren, Financial Skills Coach 503-288-8177 x 273 or benh@nayapdx.org    | 
 | Community Events   Chance to win $4,000 Down Payment Assistance Grant    East Portland Homeownership  Forum  
   Thursday, Oct. 20th   6:00 pm - 8:30 pm   Village Free School 8660 SE Foster  Road   Free Dinner by Burgerville      
Learn about homebuying in East Portland.  Attendees who stay for the presentation will be eligible to enter a  drawing for a $4,000 homebuying assistance grant.     Presentations  will feature an overview of mortgage products available for first-time  homebuyers and a discussion on the barriers and opportunities for homebuyers in  today's market.     Sponsored  by ROSE Community Development  13th Annual   African American Homeownership Fair   Saturday, October 29, 2011 10am-2:30pm     Legacy Emanuel Hospital Atrium 501 N Graham St., Portland     Enter to win a $1,000 grant give-away and other great prizes. Visit over 40 housing professionals. Attend free workshops.   Free Parking   Free Lunch--11:30am-1:00 pm   Hosted by the African American Alliance for Homeownership (AAAH)
 
 
 
 Fix It Fair  Saturday, November 19th, 2011
 Ron Russell Middle School,
 3955 SE  112th Ave., Portland
 8:30am-2pm
 
 The Fix-It Fairs are free events designed  to save you money and connect you to resources.
 
 Plus: free lead blood testing, free giveaways, hourly  door prizes, free professional childcare, free lunch & free minor bike  tune-ups and flat tire repair for students and families.Safe and healthy home Water and energy savings Food and nutrition Neighborhood and community resources Recycling Weatherizing your home Gardening and growing your own food Yard care and composting Transportation 
 
 To learn more visit: Fix it Fairs
 
 
 
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