Financial Education Workshops
2026-01-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | https://www.benrose.org/event/financial-education-jan26/
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Benjamin Rose, a HUD-approved housing and financial counseling agency, provides a variety of free workshops and counseling services.

Our financial workshops are a five-part series. This registration is for the following days, from 2:00-3:00 PM:

January 26 (Mon)

January 27 (Tues)

January 28 (Wed)

January 29 (Thurs)

January 30 (Fri)

Recognizing & Avoiding Elder Financial Abuse, Scams & Fraud – Module 1

January 26

While this is a great course for all, it’s even better for our older adults or anyone caring for an older adult. You will learn what elder financial exploitation is and why older adults are at risk, who the abusers are, and where to report the abuse. This workshop also covers how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft, the different scams that are out and how to spot them. What to do and who to call if you believe you have been a victim of a scam and how to guard yourself against identity & medical theft. Don’t become a victim! Register today!

Preparing for the Future – Module 2

January 27

In this course you will learn what an estate is, how to prepare an estate plan, advance healthcare directives and prepare yourself for unexpected life events. It is never too early to start estate planning. Register today to start preparing for your future!

Budgeting, Goal Setting & Saving – Module 3

January 28

This course provides an informative session about where you are, where you want to go, and how to get there. Topics include tools to manage your money, identify personal goals, and how to budget and save. Go for the GOAL and Register today!

Taking Control of Credit & Debt – Module 4

January 29

Whether you want to set a financial goal, get out of debt, or manage your payments, this course will provide tools and resources in navigating it all. Register today and make this the year YOU take control!

Benefitting from Benefits – Module 5

January 30

Don’t lose out on the benefit of seeing what benefits you may qualify for. Register today!

Invisible Consequences: How Federal Policy Shapes Economic Security for Older Adults
2026-01-28 14:00 - 15:00 | https://www.benrose.org/event/invisible-consequences/
Explore how legislative changes—especially the Older Americans Act, the Big Beautiful Bill and Social Security adjustments—affect older adults even when they are not the intended policy targets. Discuss how eligibility rules, documentation requirements and reporting burdens create barriers to benefits such as Medicaid, SNAP, housing and caregiver assistance. Examine how policy shifts influence housing stability, consumer debt (including mortgages and student loans) and caregiving supports, all of which shape real-world access to basic security.

Proposed policy solutions include—simplifying eligibility and documentation across aging-related programs, expanding automatic enrollment for means-tested benefits, and funding the Older Americans Act at levels that sustain caregiving and housing stability.

Projected fiscal impact: These reforms would require moderate federal and state administrative modernization investments (estimated $2–$4 billion) but could yield long-term savings of 5%–10% in benefit administration and healthcare costs by reducing duplication, fraud and delayed access to preventive services.

Presenters:

Orion Bell, MBA, is president and CEO at the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, having joined Benjamin Rose in 2019 with more than 30 years’ leadership experience in not-for-profit management. Prior to Benjamin Rose, he served as president and CEO at CICOA Aging and In-Home Solutions, the largest of Indiana’s 16 Area Agencies on Aging, overseeing a staff of 240 and an operating budget of $27 million. Bell is an active member of ASA’s Economic Security Advisory Council.

Robert “Bob” Blancato is national coordinator of the bipartisan 3,000-member Elder Justice Coalition, and president of Matz, Blancato and Associates, executive director of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs, and national coordinator of the Defeat Malnutrition Today coalition. He has testified numerous times before House and Senate committees, served 17 years as a staffer in Congress, having been appointed by President Clinton to be executive director of the 1995 White House Conference on Aging, one of four he participated in. He serves as second vice chair of the AARP board and on the AARP Foundation board, as well as on the board of the National Hispanic Council on Aging.

Judith Kozlowski is an independent elder justice consultant and a senior fellow at the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement. She was a subject matter expert with the DOJ Elder Justice Initiative for more than 10 years, and prior to that, senior advisor to the HHS Assistant Secretary for Aging and at the ACL, where she helped develop national policy initiatives concerning elder abuse and financial exploitation. Kozlowski helped establish the Office for the Financial Protection of Older Americans at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. She co-chairs ASA’s Economic Security Advisory Council.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the policy design process and unintended effects on aging populations, caregivers and households carrying long-term debt.

Analyze real-world case studies of eligibility exclusion in Medicaid, SNAP and housing programs.

Identify advocacy strategies to reduce administrative and procedural inequalities and to strengthen the caregiving and housing safety net.

Who should attend this session:

Government and public-sector administrators

National, state and local aging advocates

Public policy staff at nonprofits, associations and foundations

Government relations and policy analysts focused on aging, health or economic security

Think tank and research teams

Homebuyer Education
2026-02-03 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.benrose.org/event/hbe-feb3/
REGISTER

Are you interested in buying a home but not sure where to start?

Our FREE HUD-approved homebuyer education class can teach you the important basics of the home buying process. We will provide you with the knowledge you’ll need to secure an affordable mortgage and buy the right house for you.

This course is a four-part series. This registration is for the following days, from 6-8 PM:

February 3 (Tues)

February 5 (Thurs)

February 9 (Mon)

February 12 (Thurs)

Session One: Budget & Credit

February 3

Examine your money profile

Learn how to better manage your money through spending plans, tracking income & expenses, goal setting and building your savings

Explore the importance of credit and learn tips to establish and improve your credit

Review how to avoid and handle identity theft

Session Two: Obtaining a Mortgage Loan & Your Consumer Rights

February 5

Learn how to qualify and get pre-approved for a mortgage loan

Review affordability and how to determine how much money to spend on buying a home

Learn your rights as a loan consumer

Session Three: Shopping for a Home & the Importance of a Home Inspection

February 9

Learn how to shop for a home, from finding the right neighborhood to considering which type of home is right for you

Explore tips on how to work with an agent

Learn about the purchase, sale, escrow, and closing processes

Review the professional home inspection process and why it’s so important

Session Four: Home Insurance & Maintaining Your Home

February 12

Learn how to protect your home through insurance, liability protection and home safety measures

Explore different ways to maintain your home

Embrace your neighborhood and learn ways to explore your community, be a good neighbor and invest in your area’s success

To register, click the above button and fill out our registration form.

Virtual Second Wednesday with Benjamin Rose
2026-02-11 09:00 - 10:00 | https://www.benrose.org/event/virtual-second-wednesday-with-benjamin-rose-2/
Join us virtually the second Wednesday of every month from 9 – 10 a.m. to learn more about Benjamin Rose and from President & CEO Orion Bell. Each month we will provide an overview of the programs and services we offer. Second Wednesdays are a great opportunity to network, learn about Benjamin Rose, and discover how you can get involved in our work.

Second Wednesdays are free to attend, and all are welcome! Registration is required. For more information, please call (216) 373-1688.

Ask The Expert- Managing Incontinence: Empower Yourself with Confidence and Control
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | https://www.benrose.org/event/empower-yourself/
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Incontinence can be a frustrating and debilitating problem. Estimated to affect as many as 50 percent of adults over 60, it can put a strain on the independent daily activities and create significant emotional distress.

Please join us for Empower Yourself with Confidence and Control as Barbie Montgomery, OTR/L Certified in Adult Bladder and Urinary Incontinence with Fox Rehabilitation, shares strategies you can use, including exercises and lifestyle changes, to help improve bladder control in the older adult you care for and reduce the impact of incontinence on your lives.

The Ask the Expert webinar series is an interactive educational experience that allows you to get answers to your most pressing questions about care. Our Experts in areas of family caregiving, dementia care, finding services and support, planning future care and more are prepared to address your challenges and offer guidance to help you provide exceptional levels of care.

Winterlicious Cooking Class and Tasting Event
2026-02-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Benjamin Rose Headquarters, 11890 Fairhill Road, Cleveland, OH, 44120, United States
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Winterlicious is back again to spice up a dreary winter night! Master Chef Mario Reyes of TRIO Community Meals is hosting an exclusive Cooking Class and Tasting at Benjamin Rose Headquarters on Thursday, February 19 from 6 – 9 p.m. This in-person event allows you to observe Chef Mario as he cooks five, globally-inspired courses for you. Participants receive recipes for all dishes served, tasting portions, wine pairings and the opportunity to engage with and ask Chef Mario cooking questions.

Seating is limited, so purchase your ticket today! Regular tickets are $125 and include all five tasting courses and wine pairings. VIP tickets are $200 and include seating in the first two rows, so that you can see Chef Mario up close.

VIP Tickets are sold out!

Menu

Pork CarnitasChickpea, Tomato & Avocado Salad

South American Shrimp Cevichewith Chulpe

Black and Bleu NY Strip CrostiniHorseradish Crema

Thai Coconut SalmonBasmati Rice

Bailey’s Caramel Affogato

All proceeds from Winterlicious help support the many programs and services of that help Benjamin Rose serve as a trusted partner in the aging journey for individuals of all backgrounds as well as those who care for them.

Sponsor Winterlicious! Sponsorship and advertising opportunities for Winterlicious help support the mission of Benjamin Rose while showcasing your company. Learn more by downloading the PDF below or by emailing Jen Cosma at jcosma@benrose.org

Click here for online sponsor payments.

2026 Winterlicious Sponsorship OpportunitiesDownload

Thank you to our sponsors!

Tasting Sponsor

Michelin 2-Star Sponsor

Financial Education Workshops
2026-02-23 02:00 - 15:00 | https://www.benrose.org/event/financial-education-feb26/
REGISTER

Benjamin Rose, a HUD-approved housing and financial counseling agency, provides a variety of free workshops and counseling services.

Our financial workshops are a five-part series. This registration is for the following days, from 2:00-3:00 PM:

February 23 (Mon)

February 24 (Tues)

February 25 (Wed)

February 26 (Thurs)

February 27 (Fri)

Recognizing & Avoiding Elder Financial Abuse, Scams & Fraud – Module 1

February 23

While this is a great course for all, it’s even better for our older adults or anyone caring for an older adult. You will learn what elder financial exploitation is and why older adults are at risk, who the abusers are, and where to report the abuse. This workshop also covers how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft, the different scams that are out and how to spot them. What to do and who to call if you believe you have been a victim of a scam and how to guard yourself against identity & medical theft. Don’t become a victim! Register today!

Preparing for the Future – Module 2

February 24

In this course you will learn what an estate is, how to prepare an estate plan, advance healthcare directives and prepare yourself for unexpected life events. It is never too early to start estate planning. Register today to start preparing for your future!

Budgeting, Goal Setting & Saving – Module 3

February 25

This course provides an informative session about where you are, where you want to go, and how to get there. Topics include tools to manage your money, identify personal goals, and how to budget and save. Go for the GOAL and Register today!

Taking Control of Credit & Debt – Module 4

February 26

Whether you want to set a financial goal, get out of debt, or manage your payments, this course will provide tools and resources in navigating it all. Register today and make this the year YOU take control!

Benefitting from Benefits – Module 5

February 27

Don’t lose out on the benefit of seeing what benefits you may qualify for. Register today!

Homebuyer Education
2026-02-23 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.benrose.org/event/hbe-feb23/
REGISTER

Are you interested in buying a home but not sure where to start?

Our FREE HUD-approved homebuyer education class can teach you the important basics of the home buying process. We will provide you with the knowledge you’ll need to secure an affordable mortgage and buy the right house for you.

This course is a four-part series. This registration is for the following days, from 6-8 PM:

February 23 (Mon)

February 24 (Tues)

February 25 (Weds)

February 26 (Thurs)

Session One: Budget & Credit

February 23

Examine your money profile

Learn how to better manage your money through spending plans, tracking income & expenses, goal setting and building your savings

Explore the importance of credit and learn tips to establish and improve your credit

Review how to avoid and handle identity theft

Session Two: Obtaining a Mortgage Loan & Your Consumer Rights

February 24

Learn how to qualify and get pre-approved for a mortgage loan

Review affordability and how to determine how much money to spend on buying a home

Learn your rights as a loan consumer

Session Three: Shopping for a Home & the Importance of a Home Inspection

February 25

Learn how to shop for a home, from finding the right neighborhood to considering which type of home is right for you

Explore tips on how to work with an agent

Learn about the purchase, sale, escrow, and closing processes

Review the professional home inspection process and why it’s so important

Session Four: Home Insurance & Maintaining Your Home

February 26

Learn how to protect your home through insurance, liability protection and home safety measures

Explore different ways to maintain your home

Embrace your neighborhood and learn ways to explore your community, be a good neighbor and invest in your area’s success

To register, click the above button and fill out our registration form.

Rose on the Go: Dementia Friendly Art Classes
2026-02-28 10:00 - 11:00 | University Heights Branch of the Heights Libraries, 13866 Cedar Rd, University Heights, Ohio, 44118, United States
REGISTER

Benjamin Rose invites individuals living with dementia and a supportive partner to enjoy a series of dementia-friendly art classes focused on creativity, connection, and joy—no art experience needed. Classes are led by professionals from The Loving Hands Group, with members of Benjamin Rose’s WeCare…Because You Do team on site to provide support, ensuring a comfortable and encouraging environment.

Registration is for all 4 weeks:

Saturday, February 28th

Saturday, March 14th

Saturday, March 28th

Saturday, April 11

Free parking is available behind building off Fenwick Road!

Thank you to our sponsor!

Sponsor

Homebuyer Education
2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.benrose.org/event/hbe-march/
REGISTER

Are you interested in buying a home but not sure where to start?

Our FREE HUD-approved homebuyer education class can teach you the important basics of the home buying process. We will provide you with the knowledge you’ll need to secure an affordable mortgage and buy the right house for you.

This course is a four-part series. This registration is for the following days, from 6-8 PM:

March 5

March 12

March 17

March 26

Session One: Budget & Credit

March 5

Examine your money profile

Learn how to better manage your money through spending plans, tracking income & expenses, goal setting and building your savings

Explore the importance of credit and learn tips to establish and improve your credit

Review how to avoid and handle identity theft

Session Two: Obtaining a Mortgage Loan & Your Consumer Rights

March 12

Learn how to qualify and get pre-approved for a mortgage loan

Review affordability and how to determine how much money to spend on buying a home

Learn your rights as a loan consumer

Session Three: Shopping for a Home & the Importance of a Home Inspection

March 17

Learn how to shop for a home, from finding the right neighborhood to considering which type of home is right for you

Explore tips on how to work with an agent

Learn about the purchase, sale, escrow, and closing processes

Review the professional home inspection process and why it’s so important

Session Four: Home Insurance & Maintaining Your Home

March 26

Learn how to protect your home through insurance, liability protection and home safety measures

Explore different ways to maintain your home

Embrace your neighborhood and learn ways to explore your community, be a good neighbor and invest in your area’s success

To register, click the above button and fill out our registration form.

Win a Dinner for 10 with Master Chef Mario Reyes!
2026-03-06 12:00 - 12:30
Enter to win a private dinner for 10 served in the comfort of your home by Master Chef Mario Reyes. Sit back and relax while Chef Reyes plans, prepares and cooks a delicious meal for your dinner party. Chef Reyes will work with you to develop the menu, and will travel to your home anywhere within the United States. The date of the dinner will be mutually agreed upon between you and Chef Reyes up to one year from the announcement of the winner.

Chef Mario Reyes is a certified Fellow of the World Master Chefs Society and member of the ACF and RCA. Beginning his career in Toronto, Canada, he made his mark on the culinary scene in NYC and Dallas. Chef Mario currently leads the culinary creativity for TRIO Community Meals.

The fair market value is $2,500. Purchase your ticket by March 6 at noon!

What is Care Navigation and How is it Changing the Landscape of Care for Older Adults?
2026-03-10 14:00 - 14:30
REGISTER

Everywhere you turn these days it seems there’s more talk about Community Care Navigation, and how health systems are working with community-based organizations to extend their reach outside of their facilities.

It’s about time! Care Navigation programs have been around for 20-plus years and proven time and again to decrease healthcare costs through reductions in ER visits, hospital readmissions and physician visits. Plus, they improve patient care!

Please join us for a 30-minute informational webinar: What is Care Navigation and How is it Changing the Landscape of Care for Older Adults? You’ll learn:

What patient/caregiver services are included in Care Navigation?

What do health system and CBO partnerships look like?

How does Care Navigation impact service utilization and healthcare costs?

Is the GUIDE Model making an impact?

How can CBOs fit Care Navigation programs into their organizations?

Plus, You’ll get a quick peak at how our evidence-based Care Navigation program, BRI Care Consultation, makes a lasting impact in the lives of the families it serves.

Virtual Second Wednesday with Benjamin Rose
2026-03-11 09:00 - 10:00 | https://www.benrose.org/event/virtual-second-wednesday-with-benjamin-rose-14/
Join us virtually the second Wednesday of every month from 9 – 10 a.m. to learn more about Benjamin Rose and from President & CEO Orion Bell. Each month we will provide an overview of the programs and services we offer. Second Wednesdays are a great opportunity to network, learn about Benjamin Rose, and discover how you can get involved in our work.

Second Wednesdays are free to attend, and all are welcome! Registration is required.

Rose on the Go: Dementia Friendly Art Classes
2026-03-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-11 10:00 - 11:00 | University Heights Branch of the Heights Libraries, 13866 Cedar Rd, University Heights, Ohio, 44118, United States
REGISTER

Benjamin Rose invites individuals living with dementia and a supportive partner to enjoy a series of dementia-friendly art classes focused on creativity, connection, and joy—no art experience needed. Classes are led by professionals from The Loving Hands Group, with members of Benjamin Rose’s WeCare…Because You Do team on site to provide support, ensuring a comfortable and encouraging environment.

Dates include

Saturday, March 14th

Saturday, March 28th

Saturday, April 11

Free parking is available behind building off Fenwick Road!

Thank you to our sponsor!

Sponsor

Connecting the Dots: How Community-Based Organizations Strengthen Comprehensive Dementia Care
2026-03-18 14:00 - 15:00 | https://www.benrose.org/event/connecting-the-dots/
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Please join us for this BRI Care Consultation Learning Collaborative, Connecting the Dots: How Community-Based Organizations Strengthen Comprehensive Dementia Care, presented by Kerrie Roth, MSW, LSW, Clinical Manager of Aging and Disability Resource Center, Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging.

This informative and timely presentation will provide insights into the roles and functions of community-based organizations, including Area Agencies on Aging and multi-service organizations, as well as providers of Adult Day, transportation, respite and home health.

In this session, you’ll learn:

The home-and community-based services these providers offer to people living with dementia and their caregivers, including caregiver education and skills-training, help with ADLs, case management, home health, hospice, and respite

How the referral process can work

Ways to partner with community-based organizations

This is an excellent opportunity for healthcare providers and aging services organizations to get an in-depth understanding of the support services and resources community organizations can offer, and how their services fully integrate into comprehensive dementia care. The 30-minute presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session. We look forward to seeing you there!

Ask the Expert - Palliative Care and Hospice: Conversations for Caregivers and Families
2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | https://www.benrose.org/event/palliative-care/
REGISTER

Approaching the topics of Palliative Care and Hospice can be very difficult for family members and friends who are caring for an older adult with a chronic health condition.

Please join us for Palliative Care and Hospice: Conversations for Caregivers and Families, a 60-minute interactive session where you will get a better understanding of what these care options entail, explore strategies for navigating these conversations with loved ones, and have the opportunity to get answers to questions about your own challenges.

The Ask the Expert webinar series is an interactive educational experience that allows you to get answers to your most pressing questions about care. Our Experts in areas of family caregiving, dementia care, finding services and support, planning future care and more are prepared to address your challenges and offer guidance to help you provide exceptional levels of care.

The Larchmere Village Pastry and Coffee Social
2026-03-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Fairhill Partners, 11900 Fairhill Rd, Cleveland, Ohio, 44120, United States
Want to learn more about The Larchmere Village? Attend our Pastry and Coffee Social March 9th from 5pm-7pm to learn more. Already a part of the Village? Come to talk with current and prospective members!

Financial Education Workshops
2026-03-23 14:00 - 15:00 | https://www.benrose.org/event/financial-education-mar26/
REGISTER

Benjamin Rose, a HUD-approved housing and financial counseling agency, provides a variety of free workshops and counseling services.

Our financial workshops are a five-part series. This registration is for the following days, from 2:00-3:00 PM:

March 23 (Mon)

March 24 (Tues)

March 25 (Wed)

March 26 (Thurs)

March 27 (Fri)

Recognizing & Avoiding Elder Financial Abuse, Scams & Fraud – Module 1

March 23

While this is a great course for all, it’s even better for our older adults or anyone caring for an older adult. You will learn what elder financial exploitation is and why older adults are at risk, who the abusers are, and where to report the abuse. This workshop also covers how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft, the different scams that are out and how to spot them. What to do and who to call if you believe you have been a victim of a scam and how to guard yourself against identity & medical theft. Don’t become a victim! Register today!

Preparing for the Future – Module 2

March 24

In this course you will learn what an estate is, how to prepare an estate plan, advance healthcare directives and prepare yourself for unexpected life events. It is never too early to start estate planning. Register today to start preparing for your future!

Budgeting, Goal Setting & Saving – Module 3

March 25

This course provides an informative session about where you are, where you want to go, and how to get there. Topics include tools to manage your money, identify personal goals, and how to budget and save. Go for the GOAL and Register today!

Taking Control of Credit & Debt – Module 4

March 26

Whether you want to set a financial goal, get out of debt, or manage your payments, this course will provide tools and resources in navigating it all. Register today and make this the year YOU take control!

Benefitting from Benefits – Module 5

March 27

Don’t lose out on the benefit of seeing what benefits you may qualify for. Register today!

Homebuyer Education
2026-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Benjamin Rose Headquarters, 11890 Fairhill Road, Cleveland, OH, 44120, United States
REGISTER

Are you interested in buying a home but not sure where to start?

Our FREE HUD-approved homebuyer education class can teach you the important basics of the home buying process. We will provide you with the knowledge you’ll need to secure an affordable mortgage and buy the right house for you.

This course is a four-part series. This registration is for the following Thursdays, from 6-8 PM:

April 2

April 9

April 23

April 30

Session One: Budget & Credit

April 2

Examine your money profile

Learn how to better manage your money through spending plans, tracking income & expenses, goal setting and building your savings

Explore the importance of credit and learn tips to establish and improve your credit

Review how to avoid and handle identity theft

Session Two: Obtaining a Mortgage Loan & Your Consumer Rights

April 9

Learn how to qualify and get pre-approved for a mortgage loan

Review affordability and how to determine how much money to spend on buying a home

Learn your rights as a loan consumer

Session Three: Shopping for a Home & the Importance of a Home Inspection

April 23

Learn how to shop for a home, from finding the right neighborhood to considering which type of home is right for you

Explore tips on how to work with an agent

Learn about the purchase, sale, escrow, and closing processes

Review the professional home inspection process and why it’s so important

Session Four: Home Insurance & Maintaining Your Home

April 30

Learn how to protect your home through insurance, liability protection and home safety measures

Explore different ways to maintain your home

Embrace your neighborhood and learn ways to explore your community, be a good neighbor and invest in your area’s success

To register, click the above button and fill out our registration form.

Homebuyer Education
2026-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.benrose.org/event/hbe-april7/
REGISTER

Are you interested in buying a home but not sure where to start?

Our FREE HUD-approved homebuyer education class can teach you the important basics of the home buying process. We will provide you with the knowledge you’ll need to secure an affordable mortgage and buy the right house for you.

This course is a four-part series. This registration is for the following Thursdays, from 6-8 PM:

April 7

April 14

April 21

April 28

Session One: Budget & Credit

April 7

Examine your money profile

Learn how to better manage your money through spending plans, tracking income & expenses, goal setting and building your savings

Explore the importance of credit and learn tips to establish and improve your credit

Review how to avoid and handle identity theft

Session Two: Obtaining a Mortgage Loan & Your Consumer Rights

April 14

Learn how to qualify and get pre-approved for a mortgage loan

Review affordability and how to determine how much money to spend on buying a home

Learn your rights as a loan consumer

Session Three: Shopping for a Home & the Importance of a Home Inspection

April 21

Learn how to shop for a home, from finding the right neighborhood to considering which type of home is right for you

Explore tips on how to work with an agent

Learn about the purchase, sale, escrow, and closing processes

Review the professional home inspection process and why it’s so important

Session Four: Home Insurance & Maintaining Your Home

April 28

Learn how to protect your home through insurance, liability protection and home safety measures

Explore different ways to maintain your home

Embrace your neighborhood and learn ways to explore your community, be a good neighbor and invest in your area’s success

To register, click the above button and fill out our registration form.

Virtual Second Wednesday with Benjamin Rose
2026-04-08 09:00 - 10:00 | https://www.benrose.org/event/virtual-second-wednesday-with-benjamin-rose-4/

Financial Education Workshops
2026-04-09 11:00 - 12:30 | https://www.benrose.org/event/financial-education-apr26/
REGISTER

Benjamin Rose, a HUD-approved housing and financial counseling agency, provides a variety of free workshops and counseling services.

Our financial workshops are a four-part series. This registration is for the following Thursdays, from 11:00 AM -12:30 PM:

April 9

April 16

April 23

April 30

Our series covers the following topics

Recognizing & avoiding elder financial abuse, scams & fraud

Preparing for the future

Budgeting, goal setting and saving

Taking control of credit and debt

Benefitting from benefits

Rose on the Go: Genre Journeys Concert Series - Classical
2026-04-14 13:00 - 14:00 | The Music Settlement, 11125 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
REGISTER

Join Benjamin Rose for a concert series in collaboration with The Music Settlement, designed to bring audiences closer to the heart of live music. Each intimate performance features a different genre—classical, jazz, and pop/rock—with talented artists sharing both their music and the stories behind the genre. Experience an inspiring celebration of sound, storytelling, and community!

Limited free parking is available off the lot on Mistletoe Drive, with paid street parking nearby. Light refreshments will be provided!

Click the above link to register! The form will also give you the option to purchase tickets to the Jazz concert on April 21st and the Pop & Rock concert on April 28.

Performers

Dianna White-Gould
Dianna White-Gould is an active soloist, accompanist and educator. She was born into a musical family. Her father was a cellist with The Cleveland Orchestra and her mother, a composer and pianist. Ms. White-Gould has appeared as the featured soloist with The Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra. She has a strong interest in new music and music of African American composers and has given world premieres by composers Dolores White, H. Leslie Adams, Hale Smith, and George Walker.

Khari Joyner
Acclaimed musician and arts ambassador Khari Joyner is one of the leading cellists of his generation. Dubbed by the New York Classical Review as one of the most exciting young musicians on the classical scene, he has a following nationally and abroad, and has made a number of accomplishments including teaching residencies and concert series for over one thousand students in Beijing, Shanghai, Japan, Vancouver, The Netherlands, and across the United States. A passionate advocate for the music of today, his most accomplishments include performing the world premiere of MacArthur Genius Tyshawn Sorey’s Cycles of My Being, the New York Premiere of Kaija Saariaho’s cello concerto Notes on Light, and the world premiere of Carman Moore’s MADIBA for cello and orchestra.

Ask The Expert- Caring for Family: A Guide to Getting Compensated as a Caregiver through Medicaid
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | https://www.benrose.org/event/caring-for-family/
REGISTER

Providing care for an older family member can be as demanding and time-consuming as a full-time job for some people. Fortunately, there are ways that family caregivers can potentially receive monthly payments for their services.

Join us for “Caring for Family: A Guide to Getting Compensated as a Caregiver through Medicaid,” presented by Shawn Braxton, Community Partnership Manager at Pearl’s Hope, for a detailed look at how family caregivers can pursue receiving payment through Medicare, as well as other agencies that enable care recipients to select and compensate their caregivers.

The Ask the Expert webinar series is an interactive educational experience that allows you to get answers to your most pressing questions about care.

Speaker

Shawn Braxton Community Partnership Manager, Pearl’s Hope
Shawn Braxton is dedicated to the mission of helping people live independently at home. As the Community Partnership Manager for Pearl’s Hope, he specializes in connecting families with VA, DODD, and Medicaid-funded personal care services that allow them to choose their own caregivers. Shawn is passionate about keeping people independent and ensuring that home remains a place of healing and independence.

Rose on the Go: Genre Journeys Concert Series - Jazz
2026-04-21 13:00 - 14:00 | The Music Settlement, 11125 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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Join Benjamin Rose for a concert series in collaboration with The Music Settlement, designed to bring audiences closer to the heart of live music. Each intimate performance features a different genre—classical, jazz, and pop/rock—with talented artists sharing both their music and the stories behind the genre. Experience an inspiring celebration of sound, storytelling, and community!

Limited free parking is available off the lot on Mistletoe Drive, with paid street parking nearby. Light refreshments will be provided!

Click the above link to register! The form will also give you the option to purchase tickets to the Classical concert on April 14 and the Pop & Rock concert on April 28.

Performers

Evelyn Wright
A professional vocalist for 30 plus years. Evelyn has been entertaining like no other in the styles of jazz, R&B and pop. She has opened for the likes of Mel Torme, Joan Rivers, Harry Belafonte, Bob James, Freddie Jackson, and Regina Belle among others. She performs at the Tri-C JazzFest annually and was awarded the Jazz Legend Award from Tri-C Community College in 2008.

Joe Hunter
Growing up in a musical household, Cleveland Heights native Joe Hunter began playing piano when he was just eight years old. His parents would take him to venerable Cleveland jazz venues to experience performances by some of the top musicians of the day. Hunter has been playing music full time, as a solo artist and with various bands since the late 1980s and in 1997 started teaching jazz piano at Cuyahoga Community College, a faculty position he holds today.

Rose on the Go: Genre Journeys Concert Series - Pop & Rock
2026-04-28 13:00 - 14:00 | The Music Settlement, 11125 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
REGISTER

Join Benjamin Rose for a concert series in collaboration with The Music Settlement, designed to bring audiences closer to the heart of live music. Each intimate performance features a different genre—classical, jazz, and pop/rock—with talented artists sharing both their music and the stories behind the genre. Experience an inspiring celebration of sound, storytelling, and community!

Limited free parking is available off the lot on Mistletoe Drive, with paid street parking nearby. Light refreshments will be provided!

Click the above link to register! The form will also give you the option to purchase tickets to the Classical concert on April 14 and the Jazz concert on April 21.

Performers

Joe Slusarski
Fifteen years ago, Joe Slusarski began playing guitar and has never looked back. With a wide range of music experience in jazz, blues, pop, classical, rock, folk, and bluegrass. Joe also plays regularly with bands around Cleveland such as Quick Silver, QS Jazz and Hip to That. When the opportunity comes along, he also enjoys playing in pit orchestras for musicals.

Saam Cabot
Saam Cabot relocated back to the Cleveland area 20 years ago forming her own Blues Rock group Qwik Sil-ver. She has been playing and singing with many Ohio musicians since. While Saam’s vocal style is often compared to Janis Joplin, her treatment and comfort with standards from Cole Porter to Billie Holiday is sublime. Her flute and saxophone endeavors always delight! Saam is also a member of the Euclid Symphony Orchestra where she plays clarinet.

Aging in Place: Know Your Housing Options
2026-04-28 14:00 - 15:30 | https://www.benrose.org/event/aging-in-place-april/
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Our FREE Aging in Place: Know Your Housing Options course is designed to assess homes for safety, accessibility, and affordability; explore ways to use home equity to stay in the home; and discover housing options.

This course is a three-part series. This registration is for the following days, from 2:00-3:30 PM:

April 28 (Tues)

April 29 (Weds)

April 30 (Thurs)

Session One:

Assessing Your Home – Is it Safe? Is it Accessible? Is it Affordable?

April 28

Learn what it means to age in place

Assess your current home based on your current needs

Create a continuum of care plan based on health, supports, and both current and future needs

Review safety and accessibility in the home through safety checklists

Learn about fall prevention

Explore home affordability and the importance of budgeting

Session two:

Using Your Home Equity to Keep Your Home

April 29

Learn the definition of home equity and why it matters

Explore different ways to use home equity to age in place:

Single purpose loans and grants

Home equity loans

Home equity line of credit

Reverse mortgages

Session three:

Exploring Housing Options for Older Adults

April 30

Medicaid Waiver

Learn about activities of daily living (ADLs)

Explore different housing options for older adults:

Senior Apartments

Independent Living

Assisted Living

Skilled Nursing & Rehab Facilities

Co-Housing & Shared Housing

Learn about potential ways to pay for housing:

Veteran benefits

Long-term care insurance

Annual Katz Policy Lecture - Closing the Gap: Women, Caregiving, and the Fight for Financial Stability in Older Age
2026-05-06 11:00 - 13:00 | https://www.benrose.org/event/katz26/
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Join us for Benjamin Rose’s Annual Katz Policy Lecture, Closing the Gap: Women, Caregiving, and the Fight for Financial Stability in Older Age, featuring keynote speaker Judith Kozlowski.

Older adults face growing financial challenges—but for women, the long-term impact of caregiving, wage gaps and workplace barriers can significantly shape economic security later in life.

In this timely virtual lecture, we’ll explore:

How unpaid caregiving affects lifetime earnings and retirement security

The role of wage disparities and workplace policies

The increasing pressure of housing costs, including rent and property taxes

Practical policy solutions that could meaningfully improve financial stability for older adults and their families

This session is designed for professionals seeking a clearer understanding of the systemic factors influencing financial well-being in older age—and what can be done to address them.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with critical issues and emerging policy directions that impact the aging population.

Judith Kozlowski, JD Senior Fellow, Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER),
Judith Kozlowski, JD, is an independent Elder Justice consultant and a subject matter expert in financial exploitation of older adults. She is a Senior Fellow at the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER) and contractor with the Native American Elder Justice Initiative (NAEJI). She is an Elder Justice advocate specializing in financial abuse and exploitation of older adults and frequently conducts training on those topics. She also speaks frequently about financial literacy and the cost of family caregiving. She is a former state and federal fraud prosecutor.

Kozlowski’s policy work includes being a senior elder justice advisor to the HHS Assistant Secretary (ACL); building the CFPB Office for the Financial Protection of Older Adults; working with DOJ’s Elder Justice Initiative and consulting with AARP, NAPSA, FINRA, SIFMA, the American Bankers Association and the American Bar Association’s Commission on Law and Aging, among others. She speaks frequently at national aging conferences and roundtables. She is currently co-chair of the American Society of Aging’s Economic Security Advisory Board. She is a founding board member of The National Center for State and Tribal Elder Justice Coalitions, a member of the NAPSA’s Committee Against Financial Exploitation, and a board member of the Spry Foundation and of IONA Senior Services.
