Many households earning above the federal poverty line are still unable to afford their basic needs. HOPE helps these and other low-income households attain self-sufficiency by finding them quality housing and working with them toward homeownership. Annually, over 1,000 clients enroll in its education cohorts and one-on-one counseling, creating action plans to rebuild credit, prevent foreclosure, prepare for their first real estate purchase, and ultimately, increase the value of their home. Its trainings allow participants to qualify for down payment assistance programs while strengthening their financial literacy skills. Free tax preparation services and entrepreneurship assistance, housing for seniors and people with disabilities, support for renovation projects that improve residents' quality of life, and rental counseling for tenants all help to create a world where people of any economic background can thrive.

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