VENTURA COUNTY — With over 54% of consumers using some type of credit and/or loan to finance their holiday expenses it’s easy to see how consumers can get wrapped up in holiday debt. Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) hopes to help Ventura County residents avoid holiday debt by providing a free workshop on Credit and Budgeting for the Holidays. The workshop will take place Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 at the VCCDC Home Ownership Center located at 2231 Sturgis Road, Oxnard, CA 93030 at 6pm.
The workshop will be led by VCCDC Homeownership Specialist, Gabriela Muñoz, who will be going over the following topics:
- Maintaining good credit during the holidays
- Avoiding unnecessary holiday debt
- Creating a Holiday Spending Plan
- Becoming coupon & sale savvy
- Tips on safeguarding your identity
- And more!
There is no cost to attend the workshop. Space is limited. Seats can be reserved by calling (805) 273-7800 or on VCCDC’s website: http://vccdc.org/events/.
About VCCDC: The VCCDC Home Ownership Center is a one-stop-shop where a full circle of services and resources is available to prospective home buyers and homeowners, including: HUD approved pre-purchase education and counseling, post-home purchase workshops, realty, and lending services that include down payment assistance programs and more. VCCDC is a certified Community Financial Development Institution and the only nonprofit organization in Ventura County offering affordable loan products and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers.
Since it was founded in 2001 as a local non-profit organization, VCCDC has worked to increase homeownership and economic stability in underserved communities of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. VCCDC is dedicated to ensuring that homebuyers are prepared for homeownership with the support of certified professionals who provide education and guidance, assisting with planning and problem solving. All VCCDC staff is bilingual, proudly serving the community. VCCDC accomplishes its work in partnership with other community organizations, and is financially supported by private and public funds. Visit us at www.vccdc.org and www.facebook.com/vccdc