Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc.
Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. assists the community by helping consumers achieve housing and financial goals and resolve related difficulties with dignity.
Description:
Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. is a non-profit agency with over thirty-five years of experience, assisting the community by providing counseling and education on budgeting, credit, debt repayment, reverse mortgage, mortgage delinquency, bankruptcy, tenant-landlord issues, and homeownership opportunities. HCCI offers one-on-one counseling that is available by phone, in-person, or online from offices in Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan and Emporia. Education programs are offered in schools, for community groups and in partnership with a wide variety of homeless and welfare-to-work programs. Publications are available directly from HCCI as well as from partner organizations and most libraries in the state.
History:
Founded in 1972, Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. is a growing, thriving nonprofit that provides highly acclaimed Tenant/Landlord, Homebuyer, and Consumer Credit Counseling Services.
Over 10,000 Kansans are served annually. Highlights include surpassing $54 million paid to creditors since the inception of CCCS in 1985, publication of Kansas Tenants Handbook and Kansas Landlords Handbook, and achieving national accreditation in 1998. New initiatives include establishing a prototype Rural First-time Homebuyer Counseling and Training Program, a pilot program called "Strategies for Success" for Rescue Mission guests, and a "Money Smart" series.
HCCI is governed by a volunteer board of directors. Funding comes from a mix of private sector, public sector, client contributions and fundraising. HCCI is a member agency of the United Ways of Greater Topeka, Douglas County, Riley County and The Flint Hills, is certified by HUD as a Comprehensive Housing Counseling Agency, is a member agency of the National Foundation for Consumer Credit, and is fully accredited by the National Council on Accreditation.
Contact people:
Office fax number: (785) 234-4289
Address:
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1195 SW Buchanan StreetTopeka, KS 66604(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.hcci-ks.org
Directions:
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From Topeka Blvd. take 12th street (which is a one way street) heading west to Buchanan Street and HCCI is located on the corner of 12th and Buchanan.
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: N/A
Nearest Bus Stop: on same block, 1 minute walk |
| Last updated on September 21, 2009 |
