Classes and Events
All our learning, networking, and social events in one place.
We are delighted to make a variety of learning opportunities, community gatherings, home tours, and more available every month. Please take a look at the list below to see what’s coming up!
Use the filters on the left to find the events that suit your needs.
Psst! Are you looking for our Homebuyer Education Class?
English Language New Spirit Village Virtual Presentation
Join us for this virtual presentation to learn about the Community Land Trust model and the new homes we will have available at New Spirit Village, a community of 87 homes being built in Medford, OR.
Please note that this event will be held primarily in English.
This event is being hosted virtually, on Zoom. You will receive an email with a sign-in link before the event.
Please make sure to complete the intake form prior to attending the presentation.
Spanish Language New Spirit Village Virtual Presentation
Join us for this virtual presentation to learn about the Community Land Trust model and the new homes we will have available at New Spirit Village, a community of 87 homes being built in Medford, OR.
Please note that this event will be held primarily in Spanish.
This event is being held on Zoom. You will be emailed a meeting link prior to the event.
Please make sure to complete the intake form prior to attending the presentation.
English Language New Spirit Village Virtual Presentation
Join us for this virtual presentation to learn about the Community Land Trust model and the new homes we will have available at New Spirit Village, a community of 87 homes being built in Medford, OR.
Please note that this event will be held primarily in English.
This event is taking place virtually, on Zoom. You will receive an email with sign-in information before the event.
Please make sure to complete the intake form prior to attending the presentation.
Spanish Language New Spirit Village Virtual Presentation
Join us for this virtual presentation to learn about the Community Land Trust model and the new homes we will have available at New Spirit Village, a community of 87 homes being built in Medford, OR.
Please note that this event will be held primarily in Spanish.
This event is being held on Zoom. You will be emailed a meeting link prior to the event.
Please make sure to complete the intake form prior to attending the presentation.
English Language New Spirit Village Virtual Presentation
Join us for this virtual presentation to learn about the Community Land Trust model and the new homes we will have available at New Spirit Village, a community of 87 homes being built in Medford, OR.
Please note that this event will be held primarily in English.
This event is being held virtually via Zoom. You will receive a sign-in link in your email before the event.
Please make sure to complete the intake form prior to attending the presentation.
Spanish Language New Spirit Village Virtual Presentation
Join us for this virtual presentation to learn about the Community Land Trust model and the new homes we will have available at New Spirit Village, a community of 87 homes being built in Medford, OR.
Please note that this event will be held primarily in Spanish.
This event is being held on Zoom. You will be emailed a meeting link prior to the event.
Please make sure to complete the intake form prior to attending the presentation.
Spanish Language Information Session
As step two to Get Started with Proud Ground, prospective home buyers must register and attend a virtual information session.
English Language Financial Beginnings: Savings and Retirement
Proud Ground has partnered with Financial Beginnings for this workshop to help you gain an understanding of the value of compound interest to save and invest for a financially secure future.
In Savings & Retirement, learn about the rule of 72 and understand the importance of compound interest when investing your money for retirement. Then learn about various types of investments, the impact of investing principles, and terms such as "diversification" and "risk vs return."
By the end of the session, you will be familiar with an array of retirement savings options and understand the pros and cons of using professional investing options to save for your future.
Financial Beginnings virtual self-help classes are available at no cost and are not required as part of the Proud Ground program.
Please note that the primary language of this event is English.
This event is being held virtually via Zoom. You will receive a sign-in link via email before the event.
Spanish Language Financial Beginnings: Savings and Retirement
Proud Ground has partnered with Financial Beginnings for this workshop to help you gain an understanding of the value of compound interest to save and invest for a financially secure future.
In Savings & Retirement, learn about the rule of 72 and understand the importance of compound interest when investing your money for retirement. Then learn about various types of investments, the impact of investing principles, and terms such as "diversification" and "risk vs return."
By the end of the session, you will be familiar with an array of retirement savings options and understand the pros and cons of using professional investing options to save for your future.
Financial Beginnings virtual self-help classes are available at no cost and are not required as part of the Proud Ground program.
Please note that the primary language of this event is Spanish.
This event is being held virtually via Zoom. You will receive a sign-in link via email before the event.
English Language Information Session
As step two to Get Started with Proud Ground, prospective home buyers must register and attend a virtual information session.
English Language Information Session
As step two to Get Started with Proud Ground, prospective home buyers must register and attend a virtual information session.
Spanish Language Information Session
As step two to Get Started with Proud Ground, prospective home buyers must register and attend a virtual information session.
Financial Beginnings: Taxes Workshop
Proud Ground has partnered with Financial Beginnings for this workshop on insurance to learn about an individualized approach to protect yourself and your finances. Apply effective habits and strategies to prevent or recover from identity theft. In Protecting Yourself, explore ways to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft and how to recover if your identity is stolen. Then learn about the different types of insurance and take a deep dive into auto and health insurance.
Financial Beginnings: Protecting Yourself
Proud Ground has partnered with Financial Beginnings for this workshop on insurance to learn about an individualized approach to protect yourself and your finances. Apply effective habits and strategies to prevent or recover from identity theft. In Protecting Yourself, explore ways to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft and how to recover if your identity is stolen. Then learn about the different types of insurance and take a deep dive into auto and health insurance.
Homebuyer Education Class
Are you buying a home from Proud Ground? Congratulations! As you know, you are required to complete an 8-hour homebuyer education class prior to closing on your home. After you have completed a class, you will meet with our homeownership counselor. Plan to provide information about your homeownership class participation in that meeting.
Take the class offered by Proud Ground
You may choose to take the homebuyer education class offered by Proud Ground through our vendor, Framework. This is an a-synchronous class. That means you can take it whenever you want!
Please note that there is a $75 fee to take this class.
Take a class through another organization
Several organizations in our community offer homeownership classes that count toward the course requirement. Follow the links below to explore your options.
The African American Alliance for Homeownerships
DevNW
Hacienda CDC
Native American Youth & Family Center (NAYA)
Open Door Housing Works
Portland Housing Center