Cleveland Home & Energy Expo

Cleveland Councilman Kevin Conwell is calling all Ward 9 residents to attend the Home & Energy Expo on Thursday, August 16, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m in the Forman Mills parking lot at 11905 Superior Avenue in Cleveland.

Residents will have an opportunity to learn about:

-          Energy conservation programs

-          Home ownership bank financing

-          How to buy a home

-          Predatory lending

-          Home repair permits

-          Code enforcement

-          Credit evaluation

-          Foreclosure prevention insurance

-          Senior programs

-          Utility assistance programs

-          Community programs

The information will be presented by:

-          City of Cleveland Depts.

-          Public utilities

-          Senior agencies

-          Community agencies

-          Government agencies

-          ESPO/Empowering and Strengthening Ohio's People (predatory lending)

-          Banks

-          Insurance companies

-          Community development corps.

-          Contractors

Organizers will also have a school supplies giveaway from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for Ward 9 residents. Remember to bring your I.D. to show proof of residency.

If it rains, the location will be moved indoors to the Martin DePorres Family Center at 1264 East 123 ^rd Street in Cleveland.

The event is sponsored by Famicos Foundation, Councilman Kevin Conwell, Cuyahoga County Council Member Yvonne Conwell and NewsChannel 5.