ACT Lawrence provides Counseling, Coaching and Workshops to Educate, empower and Equip our clients with a plan for their future
15,500 +
Individuals supported through our services
Since
1996
ABOUT
ACT Lawrence is a Latina-led non-profit Community Development Corporation (CDC)
that empowers people to achieve their goals
and dreams by providing opportunities for
financial capability, community engagement & personal growth.
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OUR
MISSION
We work to achieve social and economic justice by empowering low to moderate-income populations in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
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Through shared values of inclusiveness and collaboration, we desire to reclaim a voice for Lawrence and advocate self-determination for its residents through community development initiatives such as affordable housing, financial coaching, and youth leadership programs.
MEET OUR TEAM
Arianny Suero
Office Assistant
Ms. Suero supports program staff with community wide events outreach, planning and activities.
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Email: asuero@actlawrence.org
Freddy Espejo
Outreach and Engagement Administrative Assistant
Mr. Espejo plays a crucial role in supporting our programs by coordinating fun and engaging activities for ACT participants through the ACT network.
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Email: Fespejo@actlawrence.org
Valerie Guava
Financial and Housing Counselor
Ms. Guava supports clients to reach their home ownership and financial goals including homebuyer education, rental and credit counseling.
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Email: vguava@actlawrence.org
Erika Hernandez
Executive Director
Ms. Hernandez is a dedicated manager, diligently leading program staff and spearheading the organization's efforts to empower ACT Lawrence members and uplift the community toward social and economic advancement. With nearly a decade of experience, she is a passionate advocate for housing security and driving systemic change to create a brighter future for all.
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Email: ehernandez@actlawrence.org
Shakira Asunciono
Youth Success and Engagement Counselor
Ms. Asuncion plays a vital role in supporting youth programs, fostering success through individual and group planning, empowering financial independence, and driving positive social change.
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Email: Sasuncion@actlawrence.org
Issamar Herrera
Youth and Family Financial Opportunity
Program Coordinator
Ms. Herrera empowers youth and parents by providing essential support for achieving financial goals through job skills training, financial literacy education, and personalized counseling services.
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Email: iherrera@actlawrence.org
Iris Perdomo
Office - Program Manager
Ms. Perdomo with 26 years of dedicated experience, Iris Perdomo is a seasoned housing counselor who has been instrumental in making homeownership dreams a reality for countless individuals in the Merrimack area, with a special focus on the vibrant city of Lawrence. Her expertise and commitment have been a guiding light for those seeking a place to call home in this thriving community.
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Email: Iperdomo@actlawrence.org
LEARN ABOUT THE
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
Select: Program Info + Sign Up
Our 10-hr workshops help homebuyers create a roadmap to buy a house. We have both a live, Spanish workshop ($100), and an online English or Spanis + Includes credit report) workshop via FRAMEWORK ($100). Free counseling is available by appointment.
Homebuyer Classes
Free homebuyer counseling that helps clients develop an action plan to increase savings, decrease expenses and improve credit score along with other planning and educational tools to achieve home ownership.
Homebuyer Counseling
Call to set up an appointment 978-685-6274
Credit Counseling
Do you have financial goals but trouble sticking with your plan? If so, participate in this FREE Financial Coaching. Our new Credit Builder program helps you improve your credit score.
Financial Counseling
ACT Lawrence helps families become financially stable by use of financial coaching, budget planning, and goal setting. This program consists of workshops and coaching sessions to help you achieve financial goals and dreams!
Landlord/Tenant Relationship Workshop
This is a two-hour workshop to provide overview of best practices and legal rights and responsibilities of the tenants and landlords. Workshops are led by real estate attorneys with expertise on many topics such as: obtaining an occupancy permit, types of tenancy, how to manage rent deposits, manage landlord/tenant communications and many others.
Homeownership Counseling
Provides free counseling along with other resources to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. The counseling supports clients in creating a crisis budget and complete the required documents to apply for a loan modification, forbearance plan or other foreclosure prevention methods.
DIRECTIONS
We are open
Call to make an appointment
Please contact us virtually below
Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
15 Union St
Entrance C
4th Floor Suite #401 & 417 (formerly #409)
Lawrence, MA 01840
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Take 2 lefts out of the elevator, we are last office at end of hallway.