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GHCC/St. Ambrose - Financial Education Coordinator

Rooted in the mission of creating and sustaining housing opportunities for lower income individuals and establishing diversity in neighborhoods, St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center’s vision is to develop neighborhoods in Baltimore where homebuyers have the tools to make educated and informed decisions about purchasing homes they can truly afford. Unfortunately, Baltimore continues to suffer from the effects of the economic crisis and a faltering housing recovery. Low to moderate income residents face foreclosure because they have no savings, no budget, and are on the brink of financial ruin because of a family illness, death, or an unexpected expense. Our experience with clients during the financial crisis has shown that renters and homeowners alike are in need of greater financial education to ensure they have stable, affordable housing and are able to reach their financial goals. In February 2014 the foreclosure prevention division of St. Ambrose started a financial education curriculum for clients who are facing or are at risk of facing foreclosure. St. Ambrose is seeking a VISTA to expand and promote the financial education program to all clients across programming departments and the broader community. This position is sponsored by Greater Homewood Community Corporation (GHCC) in Baltimore, MD; and the VISTA member will serve at St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center in Baltimore, MD. GHCC sponsors more than 20 VISTA members at various nonprofit, government, and community organizations located throughout Maryland. Established in 1969 to help neighborhoods become safer, better places to live, GHCC's mission is to build and strengthen vibrant urban communities. GHCC provides monthly professional development opportunities and the support of a VISTA Leader.

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Member Duties : St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center aims to expand the scope of its financial education program to help low income residents of Baltimore realize their financial goals and create sustainable housing. In the first year of this multi-year project, the goal is to reach 300 foreclosure prevention clients. The VISTA will: 1. Implement and improve the foreclosure prevention financial education program; 2. Research other educational programs being offered across the country; 3. Survey each programming department to determine how financial education could help their clients; 4. Make recommendations for an expanded financial education curriculum to empower renters, homebuyers, and homesharing clients.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : None

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Housing , Neighborhood Revitalization , Education .

Skills : Communications , Computers/Technology , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring , Public Speaking , Counseling , Social Services , Writing/Editing , Law .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
GHCC/St. Ambrose - Financial Education Coordinator

Program Start/End Date
07/25/2014 - 07/24/2015

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MARYLAND Washington/Baltimore

Accepting Applications
From 03/31/2014 To 05/16/2014

Contact	Allison Wilhite
3503 N Charles St
Baltimore MD 21218
4103870088
awilhite@greaterhomewood.org
www.greaterhomewood.org

Listing ID	54185


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