May 7, 2014 By most economic measures older adults of color and LGBT elders are aging into poverty. Recent research highlights that over 90% of older African American and Latino elders are financially vulnerable and will be unable to support themselves over the course of their lifetime. Elders of color report greater difficulty in affording [...]
The federal Lifeline discounted phone service has undergone dramatic changes in the past few years. There are a range of Lifeline phone service providers and products -- from wireline to wireless, and from the "free" prepaid wireless cell phones to the more traditional discounted basic phone service with a monthly bill. How consumers enroll and [...]
Mar 27, 2014 This webinar will include a brief overview of the housing programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to assist lower income rural homebuyers, homeowners, and renters. Presenters will cover the funding outlook for the year and other issues. Can USDA continue to serve the lowest income rural residents? Can affordable rural [...]
This webinar will introduce the basic structure of the federal Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) and place it in the context of other available modification programs. We will review topics including eligibility, how modifications are done, and servicer requirements for timing and notice. Updates on recent developments will be included. San Francisco-based housing advocacy center, [...]
This webinar will focus on identifying and litigating RESPA issues related to servicing problems, including servicing transfers, notices of error and information requests (QWRs), tax/ insurance escrows, force-placed insurance, and loss mitigation. This Webinar is provided by the National Consumer Law Center and the Legal Assistance Foundation (LAF) of Chicago with a grant from the [...]
This webinar will provide an overview of eligibility criteria to enroll in coverage and assistance with costs through the new health insurance marketplaces. We will discuss who will be eligible to enroll, the enrollment process and help with the enrollment that will be available to consumers.
Concern about involuntary transfer or discharge from a nursing facility is the top issue that long-term care ombudsmen receive complaints about. What are a residents rights when they are told they must leave a nursing home? What are the facility's responsibilities? How can advocates – lawyers, ombudsmen, citizen advocates – help with these cases, both [...]
The National Legal Resource Center: Resources, Training, and Technical Assistance to Help Older Clients Facing "High Impact" Legal Issues Administration for Community Livings National Legal Resource Center (NLRC), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Justice, will present a webinar for legal and aging service providers. This webinar will provide an overview of the NLRC [...]
Mikki has worked for over 15 years raising funds in her various capacities including as Executive Director of a not-for-profit organization and as the Production Manager for some of northern New Mexicos largest fundraising events. Through the years as the economy changed so has the fundraising landscape changed. Always interested in what is next and [...]
As America continues to become more diverse, the nations ability to achieve sustained growth and prosperity hinges on how quickly we can erase lingering racial and class divides and fully apply everyone's talents and creativity to building the next economy. Join the Insight Centers Closing the Racial Wealth Gap Initiative, PolicyLink, and Tom Shapiro, Director [...]
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