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 15 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 July 14, 2008 WORKSHOP OFFERS FREE HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS FACING MORTGAGE DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SACRAMENTO, CALIF. The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) in conjunction with the Sacramento Regional Partners in Homeownership and Sen. Darrell Steinberg will sponsor a free consumer workshop on mortgage default and foreclosure prevention on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Sacramento Association of Realtors Auditorium, 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento, 95825. Home loan and credit counselors, along with representatives from local and national banks and lending institutions will provide one-on-one advice and important information on preventing mortgage default and foreclosure. Homeowners may bring their loan documents and financial information for review by loan counselors or lenders. Counselors specializing in senior issues will be available to talk with elderly homeowners. Resource education and information about preventing mortgage default and foreclosure is also available at www.shra.org.