Clearing the Path to Homeownership

Clearing the Path to Homeownership

JR Improves His Credit Score to Buy a Home with Help from Money 4 Life JR was interested in buying a home, but the path forward was not clear. “I was starting to get into the market for buying a house and realized I didn’t know much about it at all. I realized I...
Maleka Accomplishes Her Goals

Maleka Accomplishes Her Goals

Getting Her Own Home With goals to reduce her debt and work toward homeownership, Maleka came to Lacasa for a partner to make it happen. Though the process was not without surprises. “My biggest surprise along this path was the pregnancy and birth of my now 2 year old...
Patience Leads to Homeownership

Patience Leads to Homeownership

Melissa Steffen began working with Lacasa to become a homeowner. She has been persistent along the path to reach her goal.  Melissa said, “The whole saving process was really hard for me.  I work at a not-for-profit agency in the area and don’t make a whole lot....

Dream$avers and Money 4 Life Client Success

Luke is working on his Master’s in Social Work. Having to worry about a full course load can be hard enough but having to worry about tuition and loans too can make things a lot tougher. Luke reached out to our Financial Empowerment Team and qualified for our IDA...
Moving Fast

Moving Fast

IDA Counselor Joel Zwier says, “[Bethany Johnson’s] IDA account, which by the way was about the shortest timeline we have ever worked with for a State Fast Track account,” finished in less than a month. Bethany mentioned the short time period as one of the advantages...
No Catch!

No Catch!

Marissa Lehman wanted to buy a house.  She qualified for our IDA program and told us about her experience. “My IDA counselor, Joel Zwier, was extremely helpful.  I got quick responses to all my questions.  I’ve had no issues along the way.  The online courses for...