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Let’s Talk About Credit

April 4, 2023
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Contact:
    ofe@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-04-04T10:00:00 - 2023-04-04T11:00:00

A good credit score saves you money by opening the door to cheaper loans, better credit card offers, and greater job and housing opportunities. Fortunately, a credit score doesn’t depend on how much money you have; it only depends on your ability to follow some basic rules.

In this workshop, you can learn:

  • The formula to increase your credit score,
  • How to read a credit report, and
  • How to start working one-on-one with a Financial Coach!

This is a virtual event. Registration is required.

April 4, 2023
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Contact:
    ofe@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-04-04T10:00:00 - 2023-04-04T11:00:00
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Let’s Talk About Credit

April 18, 2023
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Contact:
    ofe@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-04-18T10:00:00 - 2023-04-18T11:00:00

A good credit score saves you money by opening the door to cheaper loans, better credit card offers, and greater job and housing opportunities. Fortunately, a credit score doesn’t depend on how much money you have; it only depends on your ability to follow some basic rules.

In this workshop, you can learn:

  • The formula to increase your credit score,
  • How to read a credit report, and
  • How to start working one-on-one with a Financial Coach!

This is a virtual event. Registration is required.

April 18, 2023
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Contact:
    ofe@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-04-18T10:00:00 - 2023-04-18T11:00:00
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Retirement Savings Planning Workshop

April 13, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Contact:
    ofe@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-04-13T18:00:00 - 2023-04-13T19:00:00

Join us to review different retirement benefits and accounts, such as IRA retirement accounts, Pension Funds, Social Security Benefits, and Life Insurance.

This is a virtual event. Registration is required.

April 13, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Contact:
    ofe@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-04-13T18:00:00 - 2023-04-13T19:00:00
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Homebuyer Readiness Workshop / Taller de Preparación para Compradores de Vivienda

April 15, 2023
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Contact:
    ofe@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-04-15T10:00:00 - 2023-04-15T11:00:00

If you are interested in buying a home some day, this is the place to start. In this workshop, you will learn:

  • How a mortgage works and how to get one.
  • How a credit score affects your ability to get a loan.
  • What the hidden costs are to buying a home.
  • How much do you need to save for a down payment.
  • Where you can get free resources to make the process easier

Si está interesado en comprar una casa algún día, este es el lugar para comenzar. En este taller, aprenderás:

  • Cómo funciona una hipoteca y cómo obtener una.
  • Cómo un puntaje de crédito afecta su capacidad para obtener un préstamo.
  • ¿Cuál es el costo inicial de comprar una casa?
  • ¿Cuánto necesita ahorrar para un pago inicial?
  • Donde puede obtener recursos gratuitos para facilitar el proceso.
April 15, 2023
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Contact:
    ofe@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-04-15T10:00:00 - 2023-04-15T11:00:00
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Let's Talk About Credit

June 21, 2023
2023-06-21T18:00:00 - 2023-06-21T19:00:00

A good credit score saves you money by opening the door to cheaper loans, better credit card offers, and greater job and housing opportunities. Fortunately, a credit score doesn’t depend on how much money you have; it only depends on your ability to follow some basic rules.



In this workshop, you can learn:

  • The formula to increase your credit score.
  • How to read a credit report.
  • How to start working one-on-one with a Financial Coach!

This is a virtual event. Registration is required.

June 21, 2023
2023-06-21T18:00:00 - 2023-06-21T19:00:00
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Let's Talk About Credit

June 27, 2023
2023-06-27T10:00:00 - 2023-06-27T11:00:00

A good credit score saves you money by opening the door to cheaper loans, better credit card offers, and greater job and housing opportunities. Fortunately, a credit score doesn’t depend on how much money you have; it only depends on your ability to follow some basic rules.



In this workshop, you can learn:

  • The formula to increase your credit score.
  • How to read a credit report.
  • How to start working one-on-one with a Financial Coach!

This is a virtual event. Registration is required.

June 27, 2023
2023-06-27T10:00:00 - 2023-06-27T11:00:00
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City Nature Challenge at Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wild

Join the Urban Wilds Program and Mass Audubon staff in the City Nature Challenge, an international competition among cities to document the most wildlife. You will explore these wetlands and woodlands and work with us to identify the plants and animals that call Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wild home.

April 29, 2023
2023-04-29T13:00:00 - 2023-04-29T15:00:00

The Urban Wilds Program and Mass Audubon need your help! Come join us in “an international effort for people to find and document plants and wildlife in cities across the globe. It’s a competition where cities are in a friendly contest with each other to see who can make the most observations of nature, who can find the most species, and who can engage the most people” (www.citynaturechallenge.org). We will focus on exploring the plants and animals of this wetland and woodland. The species information we find will be helpful in guiding additional restoration efforts at this Urban Wild.

No experience or expertise necessary! Come with sturdy footwear, the iNaturalist app downloaded, and your curiosity. 

Register for free here!

The California Academy of Sciences logo is on the right and Los Angeles County logo is on the left.

April 29, 2023
2023-04-29T13:00:00 - 2023-04-29T15:00:00
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City Nature Challenge at Condor Street Urban Wild

Join the Urban Wilds Program and National Park Service staff in the City Nature Challenge, an international competition among cities to document the most wildlife. You will explore this shoreline and help us to identify shellfish, crabs, and all sorts of other animals and plants. 

April 30, 2023
2023-04-30T13:00:00 - 2023-04-30T16:00:00

The Urban Wilds Program and the National Park Service need your help! Come join us in “an international effort for people to find and document plants and wildlife in cities across the globe. It’s a competition where cities are in a friendly contest with each other to see who can make the most observations of nature, who can find the most species, and who can engage the most people”. We will focus on exploring the plants and animals of this salt marsh as well as the surrounding rocky shore and upper grassland. The species information we find will be helpful in guiding additional restoration efforts at this Urban Wild. 

Please note:
  • No online registration. You can drop in and leave at any time between 1 - 4 p.m.
  • No expertise or experience required. But, bring sturdy and waterproof shoes, and your curiosity!

The California Academy of Sciences logo is on the right and Los Angeles County logo is on the left.

We will use iNaturalist for our nature observations, so we recommend you arrive with the app downloaded. iNaturalist tutorials will happen at 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. This program will be largely self-directed and is family-friendly for ages 6 and up.

April 30, 2023
2023-04-30T13:00:00 - 2023-04-30T16:00:00
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Welcome Home, Boston (Phase 1) RFP Pre-Applicant Conference

At this in-person event, interested applicants will be provided with an overview of the application and development process related to the Welcome Home, Boston (Phase 1) RFP.

April 24, 2023
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building
    2300 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Housing
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3880
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-04-24T14:00:00 - 2023-04-24T16:00:00

The presentation will be followed by an in-person networking opportunity. 

Register for the meeting

The RFP will be posted on the RFP webpage at a later date.

April 24, 2023
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building
    2300 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Housing
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3880
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2023-04-24T14:00:00 - 2023-04-24T16:00:00
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Welcome Home, Boston (Phase 1) RFP Pre-Applicant Conference

Interested applicants will be provided with an overview of the application and development process related to the Welcome Home, Boston (Phase 1) RFP.

April 14, 2023
2023-04-14T10:00:00 - 2023-04-14T11:30:00

Register for the virtual meeting

The RFP will be posted on the RFP webpage at a later date.

April 14, 2023
2023-04-14T10:00:00 - 2023-04-14T11:30:00
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