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VOLUNTEER YOUR TALENTS
The USA Freedom Corps has a Financial Literacy Volunteer Initiative. Share your knowledge with people who are struggling to manage their money or avoid foreclosure (usafreedomcorps.gov).

MAKE A DONATION
Gold Cross of America helps families facing foreclosure with educational material, financial assistance, and referral services (877-251-1734, goldcrossofamerica.com).

TRY COUNSELING
Neighbor-Works Training Institute offers a range of courses in foreclosure intervention counseling—from two-day seminars to a six-month certificate program. Many are open to nonprofessionals (nw.org).

If you're facing foreclosure, the following organizations can refer you to HUD-approved nonprofit agencies that will work with you free or at little cost. They can negotiate on your behalf with a lender; explain your rights, responsibilities, and options; and set up a realistic budget.

ACORN Housing's Home Equity Loss Prevention (HELP) Program
888-409-3557
acornhousing.org

Homeowner's Hope
888-995-HOPE
995hope.org

Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA)
888-302-NACA
naca.com

From Reader's Digest - June 2008