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What are the social, financial and emotional costs of foreclosure and the protracted economic downturn? How have these two concurrent issues affected households and communities and what needs to be done to assist with recovery? You are invited to attend a workshop that will explore these questions in a practical and productive way.

The workshop will take place on July 28, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Salinas, CA at the Harden Foundation. A full agenda along with a page to register can be found at the following link:  http://www.frbsf.org/community/resources/events.html.

This community-based session brings together local experts and resource providers to share information about the range of remedies being pursued to help stem the crisis, including new funding and foreclosure alternatives. Practitioners from a variety of community based organizations will be on hand to discuss the resources and tools that are available to assist with the multifaceted process of foreclosure recovery. As a result of this convening, attendees will learn more about the various aspects of foreclosure recovery and how they can play a role in facilitating this process for individuals and the community.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required by July 25, 2011. This is not a consumer event. It is intended to allow key community partners an opportunity to network with other local stakeholders that I hope will result in stronger partnerships for the Central Coast. Please feel free to share with others and I look forward to seeing you there.

Lena Robinson

Federal Reserve Bank, San Francisco