Name: Ready for the Keys? Your Credit and Financial Blueprint to Homeownership
Start: 2026-05-16T09:00:00-04:00
Location: 1139 E Jersey St, Suite 515; Elizabeth, NJ, 07208

1139 E Jersey St, Suite 515; Elizabeth, NJ, 07208

If you’re still renting, unsure if you qualify for a mortgage, or tired of guessing what lenders want, this workshop is for you. Ready for the Keys? is a practical homebuyer education and credit building workshop to help you get mortgage ready and move toward buying your first home in New Jersey.
<h3>Event Details</h3>
📅 Sat, May 16, 2026 
⏰ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM 
📍 Urban League of Union County, 1139 East Jersey St., Suite 515, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 
✅ FREE • Light refreshments served 
🎟 Register: ReadyForTheKeys.Eventbrite.com
<h3>What You’ll Learn</h3>
• Build or improve your credit score to qualify for a mortgage 
• How lenders approve home loans and what they look for 
• How to structure your finances for homeownership in NJ 
• Avoid mistakes that delay mortgage approval
Seats are limited. Reserve now: ReadyForTheKeys.Eventbrite.com

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<h1>"Where Hope Finds a Home"</h1>
Each year, the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless gathers community leaders, partners, and supporters for an evening dedicated to hope, compassion, and action.
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Our 9th Annual Gala, “Where Hope Finds a Home”, will celebrate the progress we have made together while raising funding to prevent homelessness and ensure that individuals and families experiencing homelessness can find stability, dignity, and a place to call home.
On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, we will gather at The STEM Atrium at Kean University, a stunning glass-enclosed venue on Kean’s historic campus, for a celebration dedicated to expanding our impact throughout services for more individuals and families&nbsp; to housing, stability, and hope across Union County. Funds raised through the Gala help sustain vital programs including street outreach, eviction prevention and diversion, motel sheltering, transitional and permanent housing.&nbsp;
The evening will feature:
<ul><li>An elegant cocktail reception</li></ul>
<ul><li>Passed hors d'oeuvres&nbsp;</li></ul>
<ul><li>An inspiring program honoring key partners and featuring moving stories from people who have benefitted from our programs</li></ul>
<ul><li>A silent auction offering wonderful items and unique experiences</li><li>Opportunities to directly support our programs benefitting our unhoused and at-risk neighbors in Union County</li></ul>
Location:
The STEM Atrium at Kean University
1075 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
Dress Code:
Business Casual or Cocktail Attire
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Ticket Options:
<ul><li>$300 – Two Ticket Admission</li><li>$175 – Single Ticket Admission</li></ul>
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Sponsorships, Tickets &amp; Ads: For sponsorship opportunities, ticket purchases, or Digital Ad Journal placements, click here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elizabeth-coalitions-9th-annual-gala-silent-auction-tickets-1983013524834?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elizabeth-coalitions-9th-annual-gala-silent-auction-tickets-1983013524834?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>
Digital Ad Journal: Support the event while highlighting your organization or message in our Digital Ad Journal:
<ul><li>Full Page Ad – 5.5 x 8.5</li><li>Half Page Ad – 5.5 x 4.25</li></ul>
Please submit your 300 DPI image (JPG or PDF format) to Carolyn Sharaway at <a href="mailto:carolyn@sharawayconsulting.com">carolyn@sharawayconsulting.com</a>.
Can’t Attend? You can still make an impact by supporting our mission: <a href="https://theelizabethcoalition.networkforgood.com/projects/99175-main-giving-page" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://theelizabethcoalition.networkforgood.com/projects/99175-main-giving-page</a>
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Together, we will celebrate progress, honor champions of housing justice, and raise critical funds to support neighbors experiencing homelessness.
We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring evening where hope truly finds a home.
​<a href="https://www.theelizabethcoalition.org/spring2026gala" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">theelizabethcoalition.org/spring2026gala</a>

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