KANKAKEE, Ill. (June 29, 2022) – Are you ready to buy a home? Sign up for the Economic and Community Development Agency’s free Homebuyer’s 101 Workshop to learn about the starting phases of the homebuying process. Hosted at the ECDA office on Thursday, July 7 at 5:30pm, participants will have the opportunity to ask direct questions and interact in a small setting with ECDA staff members.

 

 “This workshop will help you gain a good foundation of the homebuying process,” says Jan Gathing, administrator of the Homebuyer Program. “Join us to learn the importance of the 4C’s of credit and how they relate to the homebuying process,” adds Gloria Dowdy, ECDA Program Manager.

 

Please email yourvoice@citykankakee-il.gov or call 815-933 -0506 to reserve your spot today.

 

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About the Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA):

The Kankakee Economic and Community Development (ECDA) is a local government agency whose mission is to improve the lives of Kankakee residents and enhance the economic vitality of communities through housing, economic development and community development. The ECDA administers programs that serve the neighborhoods and residents of the City of Kankakee provided by federal, state and local funding. For more information, contact ECDA at 815-933-0506, Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit our website at https://ecda.citykankakee-il.gov/.

 

About the City of Kankakee, Illinois:

The City of Kankakee is dedicated to protecting, building and nurturing the community while enhancing lives. We are a historic, vibrant and active riverfront community. We continue to transform into an extraordinary place to dream, grow and thrive. Embracing our diversity, we strive to be progressive, inclusive and innovative. For more information on the City of Kankakee, please visit the website at www.citykankakee-il.gov.

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