For those of you who missed the Vocalo.org/Facing the Mortgage Crisis “How Not to Lose Your House Party”‚  (I know, the Bears were on!) here is each session for your listening pleasure.

In this half-hour talk, Pam Dempsey, owner of Bronzeville Properties, covers what you need to know about tax credits, the buying process, inspections, and condos. Homebuying 101 with Pam Dempsey Art del Angel of Metropolitan Tenants Organization advises renters of their rights and suggests ways to protect themselves when their landlords fall into foreclosure.‚  This presentation runs about 35 minutes. Tenants Rights with Art del Angel Michael van Zalingen of Neighborhood Housing Services covers what you need to know about foreclosure prevention.‚  This presentation runs about 40 minutes. How Not to Lose Your House presentation by Michael van Zalingen If you are still‚  looking for face-to-face help (or want to help a friend) check out our Community Resource Guide.‚  It lists a directory of agencies throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.‚  Some are offering December workshops. The crowd of around 50 who came for dinner and dancing also did its part by bringing donations for the Greater Chicago Food Depository.