by Ashley Bowen | Jan 22, 2018 | News, Real Estate, Success Stories
Dynisha heard of the Dream$avers IDA program from her mother a few years ago, but didn’t apply right away. In April 2016, she took the plunge to see if she was eligible. She worked first with Jessica George, and then was transferred to Joel Zwier to finish the...
by Ashley Bowen | Jan 22, 2018 | News, Real Estate, Success Stories
Allen Curtis began working with lacasa in September, 2016, after taking our Money 4 Life classes. His goal was to become a homeowner, but he needed help due to limited income. After waiting for new accounts to become available, Allen opened his Dream$avers IDA with...
by Ashley Bowen | Dec 12, 2017 | News, Success Stories
IDA client Teresa Rodriguez was interviewed by her IDA counselor, Joel Zwier. “What I liked most about working with lacasa was learning ways to increase savings. I realized that I wasted lots of money,” Teresa said. “The Money for Life class helped me learn how to...
by Ashley Bowen | Dec 11, 2017 | News, Success Stories
When we asked what she most appreciated about lacasa, Jillian de Moya said, “What I appreciated about lacasa was that it was both respectful and empowering me towards financial management. That, and helping me attain home security by buying my first home.” Jillian was...
by Ashley Bowen | Nov 20, 2017 | Events, News, Success Stories
Our Financial Capabilities Counselor, Joel Zwier, sat down with his client, Amy Yoder, and asked about her experience with lacasa. Q: What impacted you in the time you worked with lacasa? A: “During the Money for Life class we went over a worksheet that dealt with...
by Ashley Bowen | Nov 3, 2017 | News, Success Stories
Taylor Fields had serious obstacles between her and her dream of home ownership, but she didn’t back down. “My first time applying for a Dream$avers matched savings account, back in 2014, I got turned down. That was very discouraging, not getting in. I went home and...
