Programs and Services:

• First Time Homebuyer Education (Attendees may be eligible to receive discounts on closing costs.)
• Adult/Youth Financial Literacy and Debt Management (We teach tenants how to evaluate their current financial condition, budget their expenses, and set financial goals so they are able to pay their monthly rent on time.)
• Credit Review Services (We assist clients establish credit and improve credit scores.)
• Rental Education (Clients learn about tenant-landlord relationships, financial planning, credit restore & rescore.) Classes are offered by appointment either as an individual or in a group session (virtual, in person, or online course).
• SEHP does not provide any kind of financial assistance for rent or rental deposit.

• Advocacy
• Legal Counseling
• Self-Help Services (Clinics/Workshops/Informational Forms)
• In-Depth Legal Representation
• Community Education

• Domestic Violence Victims
• Elder Law
• Housing
• Public Entitlements (i.e. Medicaid, Food Stamps, TANF, WIC)
• Social Security/SSI Disability
• Veterans

Promotes equal access by providing education and awareness of fair housing laws. Seeks to resolve allegations of illegal discrimination through education and informal resolution. This office does not provide legal advice.

Awareness includes:

• Fair housing issues with discrimination in housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, familial status (families with children) and disability
• Disability rights in housing, including rights involving assistance animals
• Provides free training to tenants, landlords, property managers, and/or any interested individuals as it relates to fair housing laws and rights and responsibilities in housing.