This May, we are proud to celebrate Older Americans Month while continuing our commitment to empowering individuals and families with the tools and resources needed to achieve long-term financial stability and successful homeownership. From educational workshops and personalized counseling to upcoming community events, NeighborWorks Orange County is here to support
New Year, new office! We are excited to kick off the year by sharing some meaningful updates from NeighborWorks Orange County. From announcing our new office location to launching new programs and planning a robust calendar of workshops in 2026, this season marks an important step forward in how we
A Season of Gratitude, Impact & Looking Ahead As we close out 2025, we want to thank our community for being part of a year defined by resilience, education, and opportunity. Together, we’ve supported families across Orange County on their journeys toward housing stability, financial confidence, and homeownership. As we
A Message from Our CEO, Helen O’Sullivan As we wrap up the year, our team continues to champion innovation, collaboration, advocacy, and opportunity in housing across Southern California. From thought-provoking community conversations with local leaders to advancing programs supporting first-time homebuyers, and working alongside CCCI to advocate for the critical
Welcome to NeighborWorks Orange County’s October newsletter — we’re glad you’re here as we head into the fall season. In this edition we are excited to share a recap on our Annual Homebuyer Day Fair, an update on the Wells Fargo pilot program, a generous award from the Samueli Foundation,
As summer comes to a close, we are excited to share updates from across our programs and community partnerships. From upcoming events to important conversations around affordable housing and down payment assistance, NWOC remains committed to building wealth through homeownership and strengthening our neighborhoods. Discover Pathways to Homeownership: NWOC Annual
As we move into the second half of 2025 we are proud to highlight progress made in supporting families, advancing homeownership, and strengthening our community impact. Here’s a snapshot of recent accomplishments and what’s ahead. 2024–2025 Impact: Outcomes Report Highlights In the past year, NeighborWorks Orange County served 1,667 individuals,
June is National Homeownership Month, a time to recognize the importance of stable housing, financial empowerment, and the role homeownership plays in building generational wealth. At NeighborWorks Orange County, we’re proud to join this national celebration with a full lineup of impactful programming, events, and milestones. In this issue, we’re
As we step into spring, we are excited to share the latest updates and milestones from NeighborWorks Orange County. In this issue, you’ll find highlights from our recent blog posts, a recap of the impact we have made over the past year, and a look ahead at exciting events and
As we step into April, we are excited to share some updates and opportunities for you to stay engaged with NeighborWorks Orange County (NWOC) and our mission of creating vibrant communities through affordable housing and financial education. Here’s what’s happening in our corner of the world: Upcoming Events: We invite
Our HUD-Certified Housing Counselors can help with identifying available resources to determine rent affordability and sustainability. Counselors can help you understand monthly budgeting, good rental practices and learn about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. We are here to help you every step of the way, at no cost to you!
Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) loans are federally insured reverse mortgage products that help seniors (62+) access the equity in their homes without having to sell their homes.
A HUD-Approved Certified Housing Counselor is a trained professional who can guide you on the choices that may be available to prevent foreclosure. Each mortgage servicer and investor may offer borrowers alternative solutions that have different eligibility requirements. Every situation and solution is unique!
Home ownership transforms lives, increasing families’ and individuals’ access to financial stability and wealth. Our HUD Certified Counselors will provide homebuyers with a thorough assessment; understanding debt, credit, down payment programs with the goal of getting you mortgage ready from beginning to end.
This virtual course is scheduled on Saturday’s from 8:30am – 4:30pm and geared for first time homebuyers who will be purchasing within one year, are currently in escrow or wanting to get a better understanding of the homebuying process. This HUD Approved Class is $30 per person with registration deadline three days prior to the scheduled course.
Our 90-minute entry-level webinar is designed to prepare homebuyers with the fundamentals of becoming mortgage ready. Home buying related topics will be presented along with information for down payment programs from community lending partners, city and non-profit community partners.
Financial Literacy is offered to non-profit partners in-person or via webinar by subject matter experts.
