Information and Guidance Being Offered to Brunswick Renters

IHA’s Financial Health and Digital Engagement Manager, Lacy Allen, and Homeownership Program Manager, Carol Riggles, are reaching out to the approximately 47% of renters (450 households) in Brunswick, MD that are cost-burdened by their rent (paying more than 30% of their gross household income), to provide financial education and counseling with a focus on building assets, reducing debt, and improving credit. We have two primary goals: 1) that the knowledge gained results in measurable money management improvements and 2) that program participants will have achieved their goal of finding and qualifying for affordable rental housing or affordable homeownership opportunities within one year or less. (Perfect timing to become eligible for Railroad Square!) 

We understand that community investment is not limited to building infrastructure and creating jobs, it also includes providing the citizens who make up that community with the knowledge and resources they need to improve their financial status and thereby empowering them to become economically self-sufficient. IHA’s strategy is to do what we do best – create and maintain affordable housing opportunities and teach and guide the people we work with to set and then attain their housing and financial goals. 

If you are interested in this help and guidance, or know someone who might benefit from our services, please contact Lacy and Carol at info@interfaithhousing.org Subject line: Brunswick.