WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 19

WHERE: N.C. Central University Education Building, Eagle Campus Drive, Durham

RSVP: 560-4570, ext. 235

SPONSORS: Neighborhood Pride Alliance, city of Durham, NCCU public administration department

COALITION PARTNERS: Durham Housing Authority, Durham Regional Association of Realtors, Durham Affordable Housing Coalition, Durham ACORN, SunTrust Bank, Durham Regional Community Development Group and N.C. Realtors Association.

MORE RESOURCES

N.C. HOPE HOT LINE: A toll-free number set up by the state attorney general and state banks commissioner to connect callers with nonprofit housing and credit counselors. (888) 995-HOPE

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE PROJECT: Provides legal assistance with referrals from Legal Aid of North Carolina with the goal of keeping working families in possession of their homes and home equity. (866) 219-5262

ON THE WEB

N.C. BANKING COMMISSION: The state agency has created a Web site to help homeowners take the necessary steps to avoid losing their homes. Go to: www.ncforeclosurehelp.org

N.C. ACADEMY OF TRIAL LAWYERS: The lawyers' group offers N.C. Free Legal Help, an education program in which members provide free initial legal information through a phone call or e-mail exchange. The participants will not provide legal advice but will provide information about the law. Go to: www.ncfreelegalhelp.com

N.C. ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE: Has Web site to help homeowners avoid foreclosure fraud and scams. Go to www.ncdoj.com/

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