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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi, friends!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This email is your monthly reminder about <b>Homeword’s <a href="https://homeword.org/classes-and-services/">
HomeOwnership Center classes and services</a></b>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>EVENT NEXT WEEK:</u></b> Our HUD-certified housing counselors invite homeowners and partners in nonprofit and public service to join us for
<a href="https://homeword.org/event/facts-and-snacks/">Facts and Snacks</a>, an informational presentation on
<b><u>Monday, May 13, from noon to 1 p.m.</u> </b>We will discuss our upcoming Get Ready for Homeownership class, free Financial Skill Building class and our free follow-up one-on-one, personalized coaching.<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please share our promotional materials:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://homeword.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/financial-skill-building-flyer.pdf">Financial Skill Building class flyer</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://homeword.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/get-ready-for-homeownership-flyer.pdf">Get Ready fo HomeOwnership class flyer</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://homeword.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/homeownership-center-rack-card.pdf">HomeOwnership Center rack card</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Upcoming Financial Skill Building classes<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">June 4-6 (online)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">August 24 (in person)<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://homeword.org/financial-skills/">Learn more and register for Financial Skill Building</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Upcoming Get Ready For HomeOwnership classes<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">June 18-20 (in person)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">July 16-18 (online)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">August 17 (in person)<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://homeword.org/homebuyer-education/">Learn more and register for Get Ready For HomeOwnership.</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Did you know we offer <b>free post-purchase housing counseling</b>? Our counselors are here every step of the way as homeowners navigate the challenges and opportunities that arise after purchasing a home. Visit our
<a href="https://homeword.org/counseling-services/">Counseling Services webpage</a> for more information on how to get started.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As always, thank you for helping us spread the word!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#025B59">Andi Armstrong</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#025B59"> (</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.mypronouns.org/" title="https://www.mypronouns.org/"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#025B59;text-decoration:none">she,
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