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Housing Stability & Homeownership

Homeownership Workshops & Credit Counseling

Homeownership Workshops & Credit Counseling

PARTNER offers free workshops and credit counseling for Gateway Neighborhood residents who want to take steps toward homeownership. Whether you’re just starting or already planning to apply for a mortgage, our team can help you prepare with clear information and trusted support.

What These Workshops Cover

Buying a home can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve never done it before. Our workshops break the process down into simple, practical steps and connect residents to resources that can make homeownership possible.

  • Understanding the homebuying process from start to finish

  • Credit basics and how to improve your score

  • Budgeting, saving, and planning for future costs

  • Mortgage basics and what lenders look for

  • Down payment assistance programs and local resources

  • Avoiding scams and protecting your finances

  • Next steps: one-on-one counseling and referrals

Who Can Participate

These workshops are designed for residents of Perth Amboy’s Gateway Neighborhood. Priority may be given to residents participating in housing assistance programs or those working toward financial stability goals.

  • Gateway Neighborhood residents

  • Homeowners and renters welcome

  • First-time homebuyers encouraged

  • Residents working to improve their credit or financial readiness

How to Get Started

  1. Call the Gateway Office at 732-442-0384

  2. Our team will confirm eligibility and share upcoming workshop dates

  3. Attend a workshop (in-person)

  4. If needed, schedule credit counseling and next-step support

Why Homeownership Readiness Matters

Homeownership helps families build stability and long-term financial security. These workshops are part of PARTNER’s Gateway Neighborhood Revitalization work, supporting residents with tools that strengthen household finances and help families stay rooted in the neighborhood.

Program Partners
Homeownership Workshops & Credit Counseling are provided by PARTNER in partnership with the Housing Authority of the City of Perth Amboy to support resident stability and long-term opportunity in the Gateway Neighborhood.

Questions or Ready to Register?

Call or email our team to learn more about upcoming workshop dates and eligibility.

Contact info:
732-442-0384
victor@partnernj.org

Our impact this year has changed our community!

  • Contributed in scholarships to public housing & section 8 participants.

    $169,000+

  • Annually contributes to fund self-sufficiency, housing counseling, and financial literacy education.

    $40,000

  • In escrow funds. In 2022, we had 83 FSS program participants and graduated 7.

    $89,785.36

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