Friday, February 17, 2012

Welcome, Wave 31!

New Century IDA is excited to welcome its 31st wave of participants into the program. Wave 31 met as a group for the first time this week at Experiment in Self- Reliance. This session was for orientation. Goals and expectations were discussed in preparation for the financial literacy classes that they will begin next month. Everyone left feeling excited about beginning their journey to home ownership and financial stability.

Barbara Johnson, New Century IDA program director, laid out expectations for the class and gave them some advice. A key theme of the night was to “stay in your lane.” At New Century IDA, we know that everyone has different hurdles they need to overcome and different challenges they will face. While everyone is working towards the same goal of home ownership, each person will take a different path. The important thing is to focus on your own action plan and what you need to do to achieve your goal.

New Century IDA participants have to want to achieve the goal of homeownership and be willing to work for it. Ms. Johnson said, “we’ll run when you run, we’ll walk when you walk, and we’ll stop when you stop.” New Century IDA will keep up with  you, but ultimately you have to want to become a homeowner and be willing to make the necessary sacrifices to make this dream become reality.

Ms. Johnson emphasized the fact that by participating in New Century IDA, clients are equipped with all of the tools they need to succeed. It is up to each client to put those tools to use. Staying in touch with your success coach is one of the most important parts of being successful in New Century IDA. Your coach can help guide you when you have questions and help you stay on track.

It was a fun evening. By signing up for New Century IDA, Wave 31 participants have taken the first step in their journey to home ownership. We look forward to working with you along this journey! Good luck!

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