Housing Resource Fair is Set for Saturday, November 7
Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman José G. Pérez, and Alderman DiAndre Jackson are inviting residents to the Housing Resource Fair event from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 7 at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St. The event, sponsored by Summit Credit Union, will provide residents with information on the home purchasing process, what to know when hiring a contractor, and more.
The Housing Resource Fair will feature five breakout sessions, including: The Homebuying Process, presented by Summit Credit Union and Housing Resources, Inc., and Homeownership Insurance, presented by Community Insurance Information Center at 10:30 a.m.; Do’s and Don’ts of Hiring a Contractor, presented by Housing Resources, Inc. and the Department of City Development at 11:30 a.m.; and concluding with Credit Repair, presented by Summit Credit Union, and Legacy Planning: How to Pass the Home to a Loved One, presented by von Briesen & Roper, s.c. at 12:30 p.m.
Additionally, dozens of vendors will be on-site to provide information and resources, and throughout the day there will be free giveaways of donated items. In advance of the holidays, there will also be a turkey giveaway for attendees.
The Aldermen encourage residents with housing needs or questions to attend the fair. “The Housing Resource Fair is a great opportunity to help individuals collect the tools necessary to be a successful homeowner, and we’re excited to provide this invaluable resource for our community as we hope this will be a significant step in increasing homeownership in Milwaukee,” they said.
Event sponsors include Alderman Stamper, Alderman Pérez, Alderman Jackson, and Summit Credit Union, and it is made possible thanks to support from Glorioso’s Italian Market, Always Towing & Recovery, 24 Hour Towing & Recovery, Inc., Bionic Auto, Hunger Task Force, Save-a-Lot, Domino’s Pizza, Shark’s Chicken & Fish, WestCare Wisconsin Inc., Rooted & Rising, and Community Development Alliance.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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