UF IFAS Extension Osceola County FCS Finance & Housing

Last night, UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County had the pleasure of participating in the Community Resources Night/Open House at Ventura Elementary School in Kissimmee! 🎉 Over 200 families from the school community joined us to learn about local services and resources. To learn more about our programs visit https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/osceola/

Huge shoutout to Carmen Cohen, all the event organizers, and the amazing volunteers who made the event a success! 👏

To attend one of our homebuyer or financial education workshops register at https://ocfcs.eventbrite.com

Honored and blessed to receive the 2024 Florida Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Team Awards alongside talented faculty colleagues, Nelly Nelson, Randy Cantrell, and Jenny Rodriguez. Congratulations to all! Our team was recognized in the categories of:

- Extension Housing Outreach
- Educational Curriculum Package
- Communications Radio/Podcast

The awards were presented at the annual conference of Extension Professional Associations of Florida held in Daytona Beach last week.

Are you looking to purchase a home? 🏡 Join our homebuyers education program and empower yourself with the knowledge to make informed decisions. Register now at https://ocfcs.eventbrite.com and take the first step towards your dream home! 🏠✨

UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County Raising Kids, Eating Right, Spending Smart, Living Well Florida Cooperative Extension . . . helping the people of Florida put knowledge and education to work to live well.

Amazing collaboration UF/IFAS Extension. What an extraordanary week with young kids learning about financial concepts and tools from the curriculum Living On My Own (LOMO). 📚📋📈
"Education is key to prosperity"

The University of Florida/IFAS Extension, the Community Weatherization Coallition, Stetson University and the Neighborhood Center in the Volusia Energy Tune-Ups assisting families in the community. Amazing team collaboration and great experience working with local families.

University of Florida/IFAS Extension. Amazing group of colleagues and friends at the 2024 Family and Comsumer Sciences and Community Resorce Development Summit. Gainesville, Florida. Presenting Financial Resource Management Tools and Updates.

The Future of Housing Counseling in Florida at Second Harvest of Central Florida. It was a great conference and time to connect as a team. Grateful to work with such a wonderful group of colleagues, peers and friends.🌷

🏠 Looking to buy a home but not sure where to start? Check out these 10 Key Tips For Homebuyers! 💡

Ready to dive in and learn more? Register for one of our HUD-Approved classes today: https://ocfcs.eventbrite.com

In our classes, you'll gain valuable insights on how to prepare using the financial tools and information we provide. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make your homebuying journey smoother!

Read our article in the Osceola News Gazette
https://www.aroundosceola.com/news/key-tips-first-time-homebuyers

Key tips for first-time homebuyers Are you looking to purchase your first home in Osceola County? Are you eager to become a homeowner? A first home purchase can be a thrilling and challenging experience, but it’s also a significant milestone. Fortunately, the Osceola County Housing Department offers various programs and resources t...

¿Estas interesado en comprar una vivienda? 🏡
Te invitamos a nuestra clase para compradores de vivienda. Empodérate con información esencial que te ayudará a tomar decisiones. Regístrate ahora en https://ocfcs.eventbrite.com

Are you looking to purchase a home? 🏡
Join our homebuyers education program. Empower yourself with knowledge to make informed decisions. To register visit https://ocfcs.eventbrite.com

Gain invaluable insights and tools in our "Take Control of Your Money Class! Creating goals, budgeting, tracking expenses and more.
To register visit https://ocfcs.eventbrite.com

🏡💡 Experiencing financial hardship? Worried about keeping up with your mortgage payments due to reduced hours, job loss, or large medical bills? Don't worry, we're here to help.

At UF Extension AskIFAS, we understand the stress that financial shocks can bring, which is why we've created a guide titled,
"How to Prevent Foreclosure on Your Home."

You're not alone in this journey. Click the link below to access helpful advice and resources to navigate these tough times. Together, we can find a solution.

👉 https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/HE724

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS OSCEOLA COUNTY

OSCEOLA COUNTY & CITY OF ST. CLOUD ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THROUGH THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (SHIP)

Applications will be available to eligible families beginning March 1, 2023, at 8:00am

Through the link below:

https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/osceolacountyfl/Participant

To apply, applicant(s) must have completed a First-Time Homebuyers Course within the last 2 years and have a Pre-approval Letter from one of the SHIP Participating Lenders.

For the list of approved lenders, please visit the SHIP Program Documents page.

Distribution of SHIP funds will be based on “first-come, first-ready, first-served” basis

For information on eligibility and on how to apply, please email [email protected]

Find program eligibility and application information at http://housing.osceola.org

OSCEOLA COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES
1392 E. Vine Street, Kissimmee, FL 34744
407-742-8437

Neighborly Software

Are you looking to purchase a home in 2023? To learn more of UF/IFAS Exrension Osceola County first-time homebuyers classes visit ocfcs.eventbrite.com and to apply for Osceola County Down-payment Assistance Program visit housing.osceola.org

For more information and resources read our article in the Osceola News Gazette.
https://www.aroundosceola.com/news/first-time-homebuyers-down-payment-assistance-programs-available-those-who-qualify

University of Florida in Osceola County UF/IFAS Extension in Osceola County is here to offer you education utilizing research-based information. Contact us at 321-697-3000.

Holiday Season is here. Set a spending plan and develop a gift list for your holiday shopping. Plan to buy items on time to take advantage of sales prices and avoid last minute purchases that can cost more. Support family, friends and local businesses. Enjoy with your loved ones this holiday season! Remember is all about the people in your life not the gifts!

2022 Central District Program Enhancement! Great meeting with colleagues and friends.

Are you looking to purchase your first home?

For our University of Florida/IFAS Extension Osceola County first time homebuyers classes please visit www.ocfcs.eventbrite.com

University of Florida in Osceola County UF/IFAS Extension in Osceola County is here to offer you education utilizing research-based information. Contact us at 321-697-3000.

Presenting at the 14th Annual FPP Conference-Elevated Financial Capability for All. Presenting "Building Financial Capability in Florida's (and the Nation) Marginalized Communities."

Scott Taylor, Jill Breslawski, Sarah Ellis, and Johanna Gomez

If your forbearance agreement with your lender is becoming due or you know of someone dealing with the process. There is help for homeowners who were affected during the pandemic. Please click on the below picture to learn more. UF IFAS Extension Osceola County UF IFAS Extension Osceola County FCS Finance & Housing

In forbearance? There is Help for Homeowners If you are currently in a mortgage forbearance program temporary helping you during a financial setback due to COVID-19, it is important to take a look at the type of mortgage loan you have and the date your agreement becomes due. If you are a homeowner who experienced a financial hardship during th...

If your forbearance agreement with your lender is becoming due or you know of someone dealing with the process. There is help for homeowners who were affected during the pandemic. Please click on the below picture to learn more.

In forbearance? There is Help for Homeowners If you are currently in a mortgage forbearance program temporary helping you during a financial setback due to COVID-19, it is important to take a look at the type of mortgage loan you have and the date your agreement becomes due. If you are a homeowner who experienced a financial hardship during th...

The University of Florida Office of Sustainability, the Healthy Gators Coalition 2022 Champions for Change Award Ceremony. Congratulations UF/IFAS HOMEFLOW Team. Thank you Dr. Randy Cantrell for your leadership and dedication. I am honored to work with all of you. Jenny Aviles Rodriguez , Sarah Ellis, Nelly Nelson, Jennifer Haggen.

Are you looking to purchase home? For our
UF/IFAS Exrension Osceola County first-time homebuyers classes visit ocfcs.eventbrite.com and to apply for Osceola County Down-payment Assistance Program housing.osceola.org

For more information and resources read our article in the Osceola News Gazette.
https://www.aroundosceola.com/news/first-time-homebuyers-down-payment-assistance-programs-available-those-who-qualify

First Time Homebuyers: Down Payment Assistance Programs available to those who qualify By Johanna Gómez, Lisa Hamilton and Jenny Rodriguez

Osceola County Home Purchase Down-payment Assistance SHIP program opened today. If you are a first time home buyer and would like to apply please visit housing.osceola.org for more information email [email protected] To register for the Homebuyers' Class visit us at ocfcs.eventbrite.com

El programa SHIP de asistencia para el pago inicial para la compra de vivienda del condado de Osceola se inauguró hoy. Si es un comprador de vivienda por primera vez y desea presentar una solicitud, visite housing.osceola.org para obtener más información, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] Para registrase en nuestras clases para compradores de vivienda viste ocfcs.eventbrite.com

2022 Mental Health First Aid Training our communities in South and Central Florida. UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade, Osceola and Orange County are presenting MHFA Cultural Considerations in English and Spanish. Thanks to all our community partners and participants.

This program is sponsor by the following organizations
Mannaba Counseling Center and Training Institute

The UF/IFAS Money Management Financial Calendar 2021/2022 will help you to keep track of your expenses, prepare your monthly budget and pay your bills on time. If you want to learn more about how to improve your financial life, we invite you to come to one of our Financial Education Class or First Time Homebuyer Class. To register visit us at http://osceola.ifas.ufl.edu/FCS/

By Johanna Gomez for the Osceola News Gazette. Here are some safety tips to take into consideration when going shopping this holiday season. Happy Holidays from UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County. Stay safe!
https://www.aroundosceola.com/news/safety-tips-your-holiday-shopping

Safety tips for your Holiday Shopping The Holiday Season is around the corner, and as you go shopping for special family gatherings or to purchase decorations for your home or gifts to share with others, it is i

It's official... we're top 5 - both academically and athletically!
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Gators Rise to Rarified Academic/Athletic Recognition - Florida Gators With the latest U.S. News & World Report announcement, the University of Florida became one of just three public schools in the country to claim both a top-five academic and athletic ranking.

Are you planning to purchase home? We invite you to participate in our upcoming workshops where you will learn the process of buying your first home. Classes are available in English and Spanish. To register please visit www.ocfcs.eventbrite.com