Oxnard Housing Authority. Family Self-Sufficiency Program. Recent FSS Enrollments. FSS Rockstar!

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Oxnard Housing Authority Family Self-Sufficiency Program N E W S L E T T E R A P R I L, 2 0 1 5 I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Women s Economic Venture s 2 SurePath Financial Solutions 2 Community 2

Received $10,214 Escrow from the Program, $80,000 Additional Down Payment Assistance Juan Velasquez enrolled in the Section 8 Family Self- Sufficiency Program and completed his goals within a 5 year

1 Oxnard Housing Authority Family Self-Sufficiency Program N E W S L E T T E R A P R I L, I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Women s Economic Venture s 2 SurePath Financial Solutions 2 Community 2 Action of V.C. Affordable 3 Housing Resident Services 3 Agencies 4 Agencies 5 FSS Rockstar! Received $10,214 Escrow from the Program, $80,000 Additional Down Payment Assistance Juan Velasquez enrolled in the Section 8 Family Self- Sufficiency Program and completed his goals within a 5 year period. He then graduated from the FSS Program and received an FSS escrow check for $10,214. He used $10,000 to receive a 3 to 1 match of $30,000 for down payment assistance from the City of Oxnard Homebuyer Loan Program. Mr. Velasquez also received $35,000 of down payment assistance from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, and $15,000 from the City of Oxnard I.D.A. Program. He ultimately was able to purchase a rehabilitated home from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and became a homeowner! Congratulations to Mr. Velasquez for completing his goals and successfully graduating from the FSS Program.! Recent FSS Enrollments Suzanne Arevalo, Yolxochitl Ureno, Raquel Vega, Samuel Martinez, Fredy Suarez, Socorro Garcia, Alicia Menendez, Yolanda Osuna, Adriana Ornelas, Ruth Alegria, Araceli Chavez, Maritrini Meet the new families that have recently enrolled in the FSS Program and will be working on their goals they have set. The Oxnard Housing Authority has collaborated with many local agencies to assist and provide resources to our FSS participants. Arcila, Leticia Cervantes, Martha Puente, Maria Pulido, Denise Ocampo Obispo, Guillermo Garcia, Marivel Magaña, Arelene Camarena, Ancelmo Barrera Martinez. Oxnard Housing Authority 300 N. Marquita St. (805)

P A G E 2 Women s Economic Ventures (WEV) I will forge my own destiny! Have you ever thought to be owner of your own business? Why not?

Since 1991 WEV has been helping women and men in the Central California Coast area to start businesses and help them grow with great success through providing them with business training, loans, and

Step by step, WEV will guide you so that your idea is a reality and to begin working on your business.

You could become owner of your own business! Join us for a free WEV orientation to determine your readiness for self-employment, and find out which program best fits your needs.

at the Oxnard Housing Authority s Multi-Service Center located at 1500 Camino Del, Room 21. Register online: wevonline.

2 P A G E 2 Women s Economic Ventures (WEV) I will forge my own destiny! Have you ever thought to be owner of your own business? Why not? This is your great opportunity to start your own business, set your own schedule, and make money hand over fist. Since 1991 WEV has been helping women and men in the Central California Coast area to start businesses and help them grow with great success through providing them with business training, loans, and conducting consultations of their own businesses. WEV is a nationally recognized and award-winning service organization and results with its customers has been superior to others. Step by step, WEV will guide you so that your idea is a reality and to begin working on your business. WEV will help you to put your ideas in writing with a great Business Plan, Finance, and additional consultations. WEV has helped many dreams become reality. WHY WAIT? You could become owner of your own business! Join us for a free WEV orientation to determine your readiness for self-employment, and find out which program best fits your needs. Register for an orientation at wevonline.org. The next scheduled orientations will be held on April 28th in Camarillo, 12-1 pm, in English, and May 6th in Oxnard, 6-7 pm. at the Oxnard Housing Authority s Multi-Service Center located at 1500 Camino Del, Room 21. Register online: wevonline.org SurePath Financial Solutions Receive assistance in: debt management financial coaching credit counseling bankruptcy counseling homeownership building wealth Tired of so many debts, creditors harassing you, and of not having a credit history worthy of a fair loan? We have the solution! SurePath is an organization that collaborates with us to help you establish a financial plan and begin to pay your debts in accordance with your capabilities. SurePath will review you your credit history, guide you to repair it, and help you increase your credit score. SurePath Financial Solutions is your local, nonprofit financial counseling and education agency. With SurePath, you get caring, knowledgeable counselors who are dedicated to helping you deal with and overcome your financial problems. Contact us: Surepath Financial Solutions 80 Wood Rd., Ste 200 Camarillo, CA (805) Celebrating 49 years of Service! Community Action of Ventura County Community Action of Ventura County has grown from its humble beginnings in 1965 as a product of volunteers to become a force for community involvement in helping lowincome families and homeless persons improve their economic well-being. From the beginning, CAVC has worked to establish services and partnerships to address poverty, social justice and economic development -- but it has evolved into much more. Our goal is to increase self -sufficiency among our county's poorest residents and increase family and community economic stability. For more information: Community Action of V.C. 621 Richmond Ave. Phone: (805) Programs offered include: CalFresh (Food Stamps) Outreach & Intake, Food Assistance, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Los Compadres/ Successful Living for teens and young adults, Permanent Supportive Housing, Transition Center O X N A R D H O U S I N G A U T H O R I T Y F A M I L Y S E L F - S U F F I C I E N C Y P R O G R A M

N E W S L E T T E R P A G E 3 City of Oxnard Affordable Housing & Rehabilitation Division The City of Oxnard Affordable Housing & Rehabilitation Division has a down payment assistance program for the

The City of Oxnard will provide a loan of up to $25,000 funded by CDBG or $30,000 funded by Cal- HOME.

For Cal-HOME, the term of the loan is 30 years with a 3% simple interest that will be accumulating annually.

, they buyer must be a first-time homebuyer, attend a homebuyer course, and meet the low income guidelines. Also, the property must pass inspection conducted by the Division s Inspector.

org Oxnard Housing Authority Resident Services Program Rose Bañuelos is currently coordinating the programs and services for our Public Housing and Section 8 tenants.

3 N E W S L E T T E R P A G E 3 City of Oxnard Affordable Housing & Rehabilitation Division The City of Oxnard Affordable Housing & Rehabilitation Division has a down payment assistance program for the purchase of a single-family residence, condominium unit, cooperative unit, or manufactured homes that meet HUD conventional gudelines. The City of Oxnard will provide a loan of up to $25,000 funded by CDBG or $30,000 funded by Cal- HOME. For a CDBG loan, the term of the loan is 5 years if the loan amount is up to $15,000 and 10 years if the loan is more than $15,000. For Cal-HOME, the term of the loan is 30 years with a 3% simple interest that will be accumulating annually. Requirements are as follow: The buyer must be an Oxnard resident, all household members must be legal residents of the U.S., they buyer must be a first-time homebuyer, attend a homebuyer course, and meet the low income guidelines. Also, the property must pass inspection conducted by the Division s Inspector. Call us or visit us: 435 South D Street Phone: (805) Oxnard Housing Authority Resident Services Program Rose Bañuelos is currently coordinating the programs and services for our Public Housing and Section 8 tenants. Her office is located at 1500 Camino Del Sol, in the Multi- Service Center, and she can be reached at (805) Development Resources (CDR), La Escuelita (CDI), Integrity Filing Empowerment Program, Ventura County Youth Soccer League, and the Colonia Village Tenant Association. There is also a computer lab available for all residents to use. It really doesn't matter the size of your next step. The following organizations call the Multi-Service Center home: The City of Oxnard Colonia Branch Library, City Impact Inc., Children Services, Boys & Girls Club Youth What really matters is the direction. JOIN THE FSS PROGRAM! It is very easy to become a participant of this incredible program. First, make the call, set up an appointment with Jaime Arellano, ( ) or Francisco J. Barajas, ( ) listen to all the opportunities afforded to you in this program, feel free to ask questions, and once your questions have been answered, SIGN UP! Take full advantage of saving money while you pay your regular rent, because nothing extra comes out of your pocket. On the contrary, you will receive a great number of services to help you along the way. You can finish your education, join a training program and add to your skills set, earn more money, be your own boss, and own your own home! Do not wait and call today! The number of slots are very limited and you do not want to be left out. The agencies in the center of this publication, Jaime and Francisco are here to help you, until you graduate from the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. Set goals and begin the path toward self-sufficiency!

Meet our Program Coordinating Committee! El Concilio Family Services 301 South C Street Phone: (805) 486-9777 www.

surepath.org Women s Economic Ventures 290 Maple Court, Suite 158 Ventura, CA 93003 Phone: (805) 667-8004 www.wevonline.

org Oxnard Adult School 1101 West Second St. Phone: (805) 385-2578 www.oxnardadulted.

edu Child Development Resources 221 E. Ventura Blvd. Oxnard, CA 93036 Phone: (805) 485-7878 www.cdrv.

4 Meet our Program Coordinating Committee! El Concilio Family Services 301 South C Street Phone: (805) SurePath Financial Solutions 80 N. Wood Rd., Suite 200 Camarillo, CA Phone: (805) Women s Economic Ventures 290 Maple Court, Suite 158 Ventura, CA Phone: (805) Ventura County Community Development Corporation 2231 Sturgis Rd., Suite A Phone: (805) Oxnard Adult School 1101 West Second St. Phone: (805) Oxnard Community College 4000 South Rose Ave. Oxnard, CA Phone: (805) Child Development Resources 221 E. Ventura Blvd. Oxnard, CA Phone: (805) Community Action of Ventura County 621 Richmond Ave. Oxnard, CA Phone: (805) El Centrito Family Learning Centers 450 South K St., Room 111 Oxnard, CA Phone: (805)

Program Coordinating Committee City Impact,

org Oxnard Public Library- Colonia Branch 1500

Rehabilitation Division 435 South D Street

citycorps.org Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc.

5 Program Coordinating Committee City Impact, Inc. 829 North A Street Phone: (805) County of Ventura Human Services Agency 635 South Ventura Rd. Phone: (805) Center for Employment Training 761 South C St. Phone: (805) Oxnard Public Library- Colonia Branch 1500 Camino Del Sol, #26 Phone: (805) City of Oxnard Affordable Housing & Rehabilitation Division 435 South D Street Phone: (805) Oxnard City Corps 555 South A St., Suite 200 Phone: (805) Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. 200 South Wells Rd., Suite 200 Ventura, CA Phone: (805) United Way of Ventura County 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., Suite E Camarillo, CA Phone: (805)

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