BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Benjamin Rose - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Benjamin Rose X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.benrose.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Benjamin Rose REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260915T132912Z CREATED:20260914T163044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T132912Z UID:10011908-1794852000-1794859200@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:Homebuyer Education DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you interested in buying a home but not sure where to start? \n\n\n\nOur 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. \n\n\n\nThis course is a four-part series. This registration is for the following days\, from 6-8 PM: \n\n\n\n\nNovember 16\n\n\n\nNovember 17\n\n\n\nNovember 18\n\n\n\nNovember 19\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession One: Budget & Credit\n\n\n\nNovember 16 \n\n\n\n\nExamine your money profile\n\n\n\nLearn how to better manage your money through spending plans\, tracking income & expenses\, goal setting and building your savings\n\n\n\nExplore the importance of credit and learn tips to establish and improve your credit\n\n\n\nReview how to avoid and handle identity theft\n\n\n\n\nSession Two: Obtaining a Mortgage Loan & Your Consumer Rights\n\n\n\nNovember 17 \n\n\n\n\nLearn how to qualify and get pre-approved for a mortgage loan\n\n\n\nReview affordability and how to determine how much money to spend on buying a home\n\n\n\nLearn your rights as a loan consumer\n\n\n\n\nSession Three: Shopping for a Home & the Importance of a Home Inspection\n\n\n\nNovember 18 \n\n\n\n\nLearn how to shop for a home\, from finding the right neighborhood to considering which type of home is right for you\n\n\n\nExplore tips on how to work with an agent\n\n\n\nLearn about the purchase\, sale\, escrow\, and closing processes\n\n\n\nReview the professional home inspection process and why it’s so important\n\n\n\n\nSession Four: Home Insurance & Maintaining Your Home\n\n\n\nNovember 19 \n\n\n\n\nLearn how to protect your home through insurance\, liability protection and home safety measures\n\n\n\nExplore different ways to maintain your home\n\n\n\nEmbrace your neighborhood and learn ways to explore your community\, be a good neighbor and invest in your area’s success\n\n\n\n\nTo register\, click the above button and fill out our registration form. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Documents\n\n\n\nThe Home Buyer Education Program at Benjamin Rose provides a clear understanding of household budgeting\, sustainability\, affordability and the home purchase process. Course completion and one-on-one counseling are required to receive a Certificate of Completion\, and to make certain all is done on our part to provide you the education and resources necessary to purchase and maintain your home. \n\n\n\nPlease take a moment to complete the below intake form\, budget\, and pre-course survey. This information will aid in preparation for pre-purchase counseling\, which is the final step towards your Certificate of Completion.  \n\n\n\nIntake Form \n\n\n\nPre-Course Survey \n\n\n\nPrivacy Policy \n\n\n\nBudget Form URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/hbe-nov16/ CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops LOCATION:https://www.benrose.org/event/hbe-nov16/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T150000 DTSTAMP:20260916T140508Z CREATED:20260916T131138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T140508Z UID:10011910-1796286600-1796310000@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:Annual Caregiving Conference- Co-Create: Partnering with Caregivers and Communities to Shape Programs\, Services and Supports   DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\nJoin Benjamin Rose for our Annual Caregiving Conference\, Co-Create: Partnering with Caregivers and Communities to Shape Programs\, Services and Supports\, on Thursday\, December 3\, 2026\, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This full-day\, in-person conference will bring together professionals\, caregivers\, researchers and community partners to explore a shared question: How can we ensure caregivers and communities have a meaningful role in shaping the programs\, services\, research and supports intended to serve them? \n\n\n\nThroughout the day\, hear real-world examples of co-creation in action and discover practical ways to bring caregiver and community voices into your own work. Sessions will highlight approaches to identifying shared priorities\, building trust\, reaching voices that may be missing\, creating more accessible opportunities for participation\, and involving caregivers and communities in the development and improvement of programs and services. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe conference will open with keynote speaker Fayron Epps\, PhD\, RN\, a nationally recognized nurse researcher and leader in creating culturally relevant programs for people living with dementia and their family caregivers. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience\, Dr. Epps will share insights from her work translating research into culturally tailored programs and supports that reflect the needs\, experiences and strengths of the communities they are designed to serve. Her keynote will set the stage for a day focused on what it takes to turn community voice into meaningful partnership and action. Additional speakers will bring co-creation to life through examples from research\, program development\, community-based services and caregiver support. \n\n\n\nCome ready to listen\, learn\, connect and leave with practical ideas for creating stronger partnerships with the caregivers and communities you serve. A full agenda and additional speaker information will be announced soon. \n\n\n\nTickets are $60 for professionals\, with continuing education credits available for Social Work. Registration and breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m.\, and conference activities kick off at 9:00 a.m. All sales are final. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Keynote Speaker\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fayron Epps\, PhD\, RN\, FGSA\, FAAN Professor and Associate Dean of Nursing at Georgia State University \n Dr. Fayron Epps is a distinguished nurse leader and researcher specializing in dementia care\, family caregiving\, and health disparities. She serves as Professor and Associate Dean of Nursing at Georgia State University. Internationally recognized for her community-engaged scholarship\, Dr. Epps partners with faith communities to improve dementia care and expand access to culturally relevant resources. Her research centers on how faith-based organizations can serve as vital support systems for families and caregivers\, particularly in underserved communities disproportionately affected by dementia. Dr. Epps is committed to bridging the gap between research and real-world impact\, ensuring her work translates into meaningful change for the populations she serves. Her innovative contributions to health equity\, dementia care\, and community engagement have earned her numerous awards and national funding. URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/caregiving-conference-2026/ LOCATION:Benjamin Rose Conference Center\, 11890 Fairhill Road\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, United States CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR