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Join Atlanta Land Trust virtually for this FREE event for future homebuyers! Participants will receive an overview of the Atlanta Land Trust which is working to create permanently affordable homes in Atlanta using the community land trust (CLT) model. Date And Time: Sat, January 9, 2021 10:00 AM 11:30 AM EST... Registrants will have the option to participate via phone or video conference. Once registered, participants will receive an email with Zoom participation information two days prior to the event. The Atlanta Land Trust (ALT) is committed to creating and preserving housing in Atlanta that will remain affordable for years to come. FREE virtual information session for future homebuyers! Participants will receive an overview of the Atlanta Land Trust (ALT) and its partners who are working to create permanently affordable homes in Atlanta using the community land trust (CLT) model. Participants will learn: - What is a community land trust (CLT)? - How is a CLT different from traditional home ownership? - How do CLTs assist non-traditional or low-income buyers? - How can I buy a home on the Atlanta BeltLine? You can either participate via phone or video conference. Meeting participation instructions will be sent the day before the meeting.

On the Rise is honored to be featured in today's AJC for the work we are doing to help the underbanked in our community.

If you did NOT receive a Stimulus Check this year, read this article.

The argument goes that Black Americans should focus more on education, family structure and homeownership, put money in Black-owned banks, start more Black-owned businesses, increase savings and investment and generally take personal responsibility the way other "model minorities" have. The fact of the matter evidenced by decades of reporting from the Federal Reserve System, Department of Labor, Department of Commerce, and academic and professional studies is that the wealth gap is the product of centuries of inequality and racism that has grown too large to be impacted significantly by individual actions, achievements or choices.

Atlanta has lost a great hero and leader. On the Rise celebrates the life of a great man and joins our community as we mourn our loss.

BAD NEWS FOR CONSUMERS: The CFPB has rolled back consumer protections from the Obama-era, specifically, the Bureau is revoking provisions of those regulations that: provide that it is an unfair and abusive practice for a lender to make a covered short-term or longer-term balloon-payment loan, including payday and vehicle title loans, without reasonably determining that consumers have the ability to repay those loans according to their terms; prescribe mandatory underwriting r...equirements for making the ability-to-repay determination; exempt certain loans from the mandatory underwriting requirements; and establish related definitions, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements. - BUYER BEWARE. KNOW YOUR CREDIT SCORE. KNOW THE EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE ON YOUR LOAN. TALK TO A FINANCIAL COACH OR CREDIT COUNSELOR BEFORE YOU TAKE OUT A LOAN WITH A HIGH-INTEREST RATE (OVER 12%). Contact On the Rise at 404-228-1569 ext 100 for help today. See more

The IRS has just announced that May 13, 2020 (next Wednesday) is the last day for people to input banking account information into their portal to receive stimulus payments by direct deposit. On the Rise is here to help if you have any questions 404-228-1569

Good resource from Urban League of Greater Atlanta.

On the Rise financial coaches are here to help you and your family. Go to our website and make an appointment today for a confidential with your coach. We offer remote coaching for your health and safety. www.ontherisefc.org or call 404-228-1569 ext 100

Practical advise on how to protect your family.

sharing from English Ave Neighborhood Association: Dear Neighbor: The English Avenue Neighborhood Association (EANA) exists to promote, coordinate and implement community plans and to engage residents in promoting the livability and environment of the neighborhood. By now, you have heard about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is a disease that has infected many people around the world and is now being spread in the United States - including the city of Atlanta.... While this disease causes us to be concerned, we want to reaffirm that we are here as neighbors to care for and support one another. We encourage you to take precautions to prevent the spread of this disease, as it is very serious and can result in death. Symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath. To prevent spreading this disease, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) advises everyone to: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. Use use hand sanitizer as often as possible or if soap and water are not available. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Put distance between yourself and other people (at least 6 feet). This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick. Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. This disease especially affects older adults over the age of 65 and those with underlying health conditions. For these groups, the CDC recommends staying home if possible. Everyone is encouraged to practice Social Distancing which means to physically distance yourself from groups of 10 or more in order to stop or slow the spread of a contagious diseases. As a matter of fact , the CDC recommends that we ALL stay home as much as possible. For more information on COVID-19, please visit www.cdc.gov or call 1-800-232-4636. If you think you have been exposed to or have contracted COVID-19, please call the Good Samaritan Health Center at (404) 523-6571 or your doctor’s office. Please call first before visiting the doctor. If you are experiencing difficulty breathing, please call 911. For other non-emergency needs, please call the City of Atlanta’s 311 hotline or the United Way’s 211 hotline. We are here for each other and want to make sure everyone’s needs are met. If you have any questions, please reach out to any of us directly. Stay safe and be well.

Join Westside Future Fund conversation on whats happening to keep residents safe and healthy on Atlanta's westside.

As you plan for the potential impact of the coronavirus, there are a number of steps that you can take to help protect yourself or a loved one financially, both in the short and long term. Contact an On the Rise coach for steps to take in the following situations: - You have trouble paying your bills or meeting other financial obligations - You experience a loss of income - You think you may be targeted by a scammer... Call us at 404-228-1569 ext 100 or go to our website to set an appointment to speak to a coach by phone. www.ontherisefc.org See more