#148 Winter 2006-07

Rescue 311

People in Baltimore worried about losing their homes to foreclosure can now call a city hotline to get help. When they dial 311, the city’s one call center, operators will […]

People in Baltimore worried about losing their homes to foreclosure can now call a city hotline to get help. When they dial 311, the city’s one call center, operators will connect them to a national counseling hotline as well as a housing aid center run by a local nonprofit. The initiative is the work of a coalition of city agencies, foundations, private lenders and NeighborWorks America.

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