Congresswoman Brown to Host OH-11 Housing Expo Saturday October 5

Washington, DC– Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) will host an OH-11 Housing Expo at Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center on Saturday October 5 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Constituents are invited to attend this free resource event. Attendees are asked to RSVP online here. To date, over 1000 people have RSVPed.

The housing expo will feature federal, state, and local agencies and offer resources and information for current and prospective homeowners. Participants include: the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Cuyahoga County Department of Senior and Adult Services, the City of Cleveland Department of Community Development, the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, and more.

The expo will also include breakout sessions on financial management, budget counseling, housing resources for veterans and seniors, downpayment assistance, and more. Attendees will also be able to receive a free credit check.

“I am excited to host our OH-11 Housing Expo and invite Northeast Ohioans to join us on October 5 at the Wolstein Center. This event is all about bringing agencies directly to you. The Housing Expo will be a one-stop-shop for resources, information, and expert advice on all things housing, whether you are looking to buy a home, find affordable housing, learn about resources for the unhoused, or get more information on lending, taxes, and insurance,” said Congresswoman Shontel Brown.

WHAT: OH-11 Housing Expo

WHO: Congresswoman Shontel Brown, Federal, State, and Local Housing Agencies and Organizations

WHEN: Saturday, October 5, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

WHERE: Cleveland State University Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Avenue East, Cleveland OH 44115

Interested press are asked to RSVP to will.mcdonald@mail.house.gov

Participating agencies and organizations include:

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Cuyahoga County Department of Senior and Adult Services
Cuyahoga County Treasury Department
City of Cleveland Department of Community Development
Cleveland Housing Court
Ohio State University Extension
Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
CHN Housing Partners
Community Housing Solutions
Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research
Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
NIH Housing Counseling Agency
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
West Park Kamm's Neighborhood Development
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging

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