Housing Resource Day in Baltimore County

By: Ellen Frick, Outreach Coordinator, NHS of Baltimore

I recently participated in Housing Resource Day in Baltimore County. In addition to NHS, several other housing-related organizations were present to speak with homeowners and to offer assistance and resources. Individuals could also participate in workshops on topics such as homebuyer education.

One woman I spoke with expressed her gratitude towards all of the assistance available concerning homeownership matters. She explained that when she was a first-time homebuyer, twenty-five years ago, these resources for homeowners and potential homeowners were not around.

However, despite this woman’s insights into all of the currently available resources, the event had low attendance. This got me thinking that perhaps many homeowners are unaware of all the free and reliable resources that are available to them. This point emphasizes the importance of outreach on the part of non-profit organizations. We cannot just assume that people are aware of, or will take advantage of our services.

Nevertheless, most individuals who did attend the event had a positive experience. Furthermore, I had the opportunity to learn more about the other organizations that participated in the Housing Resource event.