Housing Stability Academy: Home Maintenance 301

Join us in person at the Housing Stability Academy to learn smart tips and connect with others for secure housing! Housing Stability AcademyEducating Today's Families. Building Tomorrow's Homeowners. Are you ready to take the next step toward financial confidence and homeownership? Join the Housing Stability Academy, a FREE community education series presented by the City of Bainbridge and I See My Baby Inc. This interactive academy is designed to provide individuals and families with the knowledge, resources, and confidence needed to achieve long-term housing stability. Whether you're renting, preparing to purchase your first home, rebuilding your credit, exploring financing options, or simply learning how to protect your investment, this academy was created for you. Throughout the series, you'll hear directly from local experts, including bankers, mortgage lenders, credit specialists, Realtors, builders, home inspectors, code enforcement professionals, utility representatives, and housing resource organizations. Each session provides practical information you can immediately apply to your personal housing journey. What You'll Learn 🏠 Credit Basics & Credit Improvement 💳 Understanding Credit Reports & Credit Scores 💰 Mortgage & Lending Options 📑 Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-Approval 🏡 FHA, USDA, VA & Conventional Loan Programs 🔨 Home Maintenance & Preventive Care 🏗️ Buying Land & Building a Home 🏘️ Manufactured Home Ownership ⚡ Energy Audits & Utility Savings 📋 Code Enforcement & Homeowner Responsibilities 💵 Housing Grants & Down Payment Assistance 🤝 Local Community Resources Academy Schedule Credit 101 📅 August 13, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Credit 202 📅 August 20, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Lending 101 📅 September 17, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Lending 201 📅 September 24, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Home Maintenance 301 (Morning Session) 📅 October 22, 2026 🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Home Maintenance 301 (Evening Session) 📅 October 22, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location Joe Sweet Jr. Community Center Potter Street Bainbridge, Georgia Included with Registration • Free admission • Expert-led educational sessions • Housing and financial resource information • Grant opportunity updates • Community partner exhibits • Questions & Answers with industry professionals • Door prizes and raffles • Housing Stability Academy Certificate of Completion for participants who complete the required course sequence Who Should Attend? • First-time homebuyers • Current homeowners • Renters planning to purchase a home • Families rebuilding credit • Young adults • Seniors • Veterans • Individuals interested in purchasing land or building a home • Anyone seeking to improve their financial future through homeownership education Earn Your Certificate Participants who complete the required Housing Stability Academy curriculum will be recognized as Housing Stability Academy Graduates and receive an official Certificate of Completion during our graduation celebration. Together, we're building stronger families, stronger neighborhoods, and a stronger Bainbridge—one household at a time. Reserve your seat today—space is limited!