Jonathan, a 13-year old middle school student, had been part of NEW’s After School Learning Center Program since he was in second grade. He had always been very outspoken but upon reaching middle school, his demeanor changed dramatically. Once extroverted, he became reserved and timid.  Jonathan confided in the Learning Center staff that he was sometimes bullied at school... read more  

New Economics for Women didn’t wait until Cinco de Mayo to break out the balloons, mariachis, food and fanfare.  On May 4, 2012, NEW hosted a lively celebration to announce the opening of its latest Homeownership Center in the City of San Fernando.   NEW will be offering free services such as home buyer education workshops and homeownership counseling at the SFV office thanks to the generous support of Union Bank and the Union Bank Foundation. 

Jennifer Livingston, Union Bank Senior VP and Division Manager, Residential Lending, Carol Luna, Union Bank VP and Branch Manager,  Antonio Lopez, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of San Fernando, Andrea Osorio, NEW Director of Homeownership, and Maggie Cervantes, NEW Executive Director cut the ceremonial ribbon.

Maggie Cervantes noted that NEW has already helped125 families become first-time homeowners  and thanked Union Bank for helping to make dreams come true. Mayor Lopez welcomed NEW, describing the opening of NEW’s SFV Homeowership Center as a proud moment for the community. Twenty-seven year old NEW client Vanessa Benitez described how the homeownership education and support she received from NEW has paid off – she is in escrow on her first home!
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Two NEW Families Keep Their Homes
It was music to the ears of the hardworking Juarez and Carmona families to hear they would be able to stay in their homes and avoid foreclosure.  The families were nominated by New Economics for Women (NEW) and selected by the i.am angel foundation, started by superstar Will.I.Am, to each receive $25,000 to catch up on their house payments.   Then with their mortgages current, they were able to qualify for permanent loan modifications --- lowering their monthly house payments for good!...   Read more
 

 

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