$10,000 to buy a home in the Corcoran neighborhood
Tell your friends: a $10,000 forgivable loan called Minneapolis Advantage is now available in the Corcoran neighborhood, and features 0% interest and no monthly payments. Use Advantage for down payment, closing costs, or repairs. Funds are limited and are expected to go quickly. The purchaser must have an income less than $97,080, and qualify for a traditional fixed-rate mortgage. The property must be the purchaser's primary place of residence and must be a single family dwelling or duplex. The property must also be foreclosed or on the Minneapolis “249” vacant & boarded list or vacant for more than 30 days, if seller can document the vacancy. Complete guidelines are here. For an application contact GMHC Housing at 612-378-7985. First-time buyers may also qualify for the $8,000 Federal tax credit for purchase of single family homes in 2009.
Housing Fair will kick off local bargain home tours
Save Saturday, March 28 for the 15th annual South Minneapolis Housing Fair from 10:00 to 3:00 at South High School, 3131 19th Ave S. The free Fair will feature local contractors, lenders, and community organizations. Free seminars will include a Bargain Homes Tour presented by Corcoran resident Cynthia Frost. The 1:00 p.m. workshop session on how to find and finance a bargain home in this tough market will be followed by a tour of some bargain homes for sale in the neighborhood. Frost will continue the free bargain home seminars and tours on four Saturdays — April 4, April 11, May 9, and May 16 — from 10:00 am to noon beginning at Total Freedom Realty, 2223 E. 35th St (next to the Chatterbox Pub). To learn more or register, call 612-722-6800. For more information about housing in the Corcoran neighborhood, contact Eric at CNO.
Newspaper Team will meet to work on April issue
On Monday, March 9 at 5:30 pm (note the time change), the volunteer Corcoran News Team will begin work on the April newspaper at CNO. Volunteers are needed, and available roles include writing, photography, editing photographs, and layout. No experience is necessary.
Corcoran Events Committee seeks new volunteers
On Wednesday, March 11 at 6:00 pm, the Corcoran Events Committee will meet at the CNO office. Join them to help plan fun neighborhood events such as the annual book sale, local restaurant fundraisers, and more. The group is currently seeking new volunteers and new ideas.
Backyard Harvest seeks your participation in permaculture
Learn how you can participate in urban permaculture at the Backyard Harvest informational open house, 7:00 pm, Wednesday, March 11 at Butter Bakery & Cafe, 3544 Grand Ave S. Backyard Harvest's farmers contract with homeowners, renters and communities to create gardens in their backyards, maintain the gardens and harvest all of the produce weekly for each family. More info here.
Learn to solve problems and prevent crime on your block
The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct will offer its free Block Leader training workshop on Wednesday, March 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the 3rd Precinct Community Room, 3000 Minnehaha Ave. This workshop comes highly recommended by CNO staff, and will equip participants to organize or improve their block club, work with their Crime Prevention Specialist, and solve problems effectively. Call 612-673-2856 to RSVP.
Corcoran Park offers spring programs, job opportunities
Registration is underway for Spring programs at Corcoran Park. Check out the listings and register online here. Highlights include a new yoga course instructed by Corcoran resident Sue Redmond and youth sports (baseball, softball, t-ball). The Park is also seeking volunteer coaches. Also, be sure to check out the newly renovated exercise room. And, the Park is currently hiring program staff for spring and summer. To learn more, contact Choua at 612-370-4919.
Neighborhood Sustainability Conference March 19
A free conference for volunteer leaders and organizers sponsored by the Alliance for Sustainability will take place Thursday, March 19 at the Wellstone Center for Community in St. Paul, 179 Robie Street East. Workshops cover grassroots projects and local advocacy, energy efficiency and renewables, biking and transportation for sensible communities, rain gardens and composting, and green events planning. Learn more about the event and register here.
Corcoran Neighborhood Organization | 3451 Cedar Ave S | Minneapolis MN 55407
Phone 612-724-7457 | Fax 612-721-7588