NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Angela Jones, Public Information Officer (916) 440-1355, or (916) 919-3090 www.shra.org SHRA (www.shra.org) is a Joint Powers Agency created by the City and County of Sacramento to represent both jurisdictions for affordable housing and community redevelopment needs. The Agency is the leading public developer of affordable housing and oversees residential and commercial revitalization activities in 14 redevelopment areas throughout the City and County. SHRA has a FY 2008 budget of $276.7 million and approximately 291 employees. The Agency owns and manages 3,144 units of public housing and is one of the largest landlords in Sacramento. SHRA also administers approximately 11,000 rental assisted vouchers per month. “One Community, One Vision” 630 I Street, Sacramento, California 95814 (916) 444-9210 phone (916) 441-1197 fax FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2008 PUBLIC INVITED TO FREE WORKSHOP ON FORECLOSURE AND MORTGAGE DEFAULT Sacramento, California. The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency in conjunction with the Sacramento Regional Partners in Homeownership will sponsor a consumer workshop on mortgage default and foreclosure on Monday, March 24, 2008, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Oak Park Community Center, 3425 Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard, Sacramento, 95817. Invited guest speakers are Mayor Heather Fargo and Council Member Lauren Hammond. Representatives from local and national banks and lending institutions, along with home loan and credit counselors will provide one-on-one advice and valuable information on preventing mortgage defaults and foreclosure. Homeowners are encouraged to bring their loan documents and financial information. RSVP to SHRA Homeownership Services at (916) 264-1500. Resource education and information about preventing mortgage default and foreclosure is also available at www.shra.org.