Upcoming Events and Trainings

    • 12 Nov 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Indiana Interchurch Center
    • 141
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    How To Preserve Homeownership and Build Generational Wealth

    A Workshop on Preventing and Resolving Heirs' Properties

    Thursday, November 12, 2026
    9:30 - 12:00 PM ET

    Program Overview

    Heirs' property issues create significant barriers to homeownership, wealth building, housing stability, and access to home repair resources. This interactive Train-the-Trainer program will equip you to assist first-time homebuyers, current homeowners, and heirs in preventing and resolving heirs' property issues. You will gain practical skills to assist homebuyers to protect their newly acquired asset, educate homeowners about inheritance and ownership risks, and connect heirs to appropriate legal and housing resources.

    What You Will be Able to Do

    • Define heirs' properties and explain how they occur.
    • Articulate risks associated with unclear titles and inherited properties.
    • Advise first-time homebuyers on title and ownership considerations.
    • Help homeowners prevent heirs' property complications.
    • Understand available legal remedies and pathways to clear title.
    • Make referrals to legal, housing counseling, and community resources.
    • Use educational materials to inform colleagues and clients.

    Who Should Attend

    Anyone who helps families buy, keep, inherit, or protect a home, including:

    • Housing Service Providers: housing counselors, homeownership program educators, foreclosure prevention, and financial capability counselors
    • Community-Based Organization Staff: community centers, faith-based organizations, CDCs, senior centers, and nonprofits assisting LMI households
    • Financial Industry Professionals: community lending officers, mortgage loan originators, employees involved in homeownership programs
    • Legal Aid Professionals
    • Realtors and Title Company Staff

    Agenda

    Welcome and Introduction

    • The impact heirs' properties have on housing stability and generational wealth
    • Definitions and key concepts
    • Consequences of unclear ownership
    • What homebuyers, homeowners, and heirs need to know

    Prevention and Resolution Strategies

    • Wills, estate plans, trusts, and transfer-on-death options
    • Titles and Deeds
    • Probate considerations
    • Working effectively with legal partners

    Next Steps

    • Educational resources and handouts
    • Community outreach opportunities
    • Questions and discussion

    Presenters

    • Marie Beason, Prosperity Indiana
    • Blair Hedges, Indiana Legal Services Inc.
    • 13 Nov 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 701 S Broadway, Gary IN 46410
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    Northwest Indiana Regional Legislator Meeting


    The upcoming legislative session of the Indiana General Assembly will set the state's budget for the next two years, and our lawmakers will be taking votes that affect our ability to continue serving Hoosiers and supporting strong communities in our state.

    At the federal level, a new session of Congress means opportunities to advocate for robust federal support for the programs that promote housing affordability, stabilize households and neighborhoods and protect consumers. Watching for executive and administrative action is more important than ever.

    Whether your work is in the development of affordable housing, access to credit on fair terms, direct services to our neighbors here at home, or as a concerned citizen and advocate in your private capacity, Prosperity Indiana invites you to discuss all of these issues at our annual Policy and Pizza regional legislator meeting in Gary. Lawmakers and district staff for your representatives in Congress will be invited to attend!

    Join Prosperity Indiana members and partners from the Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition, Indiana Assets & Opportunity Network, and Hoosiers for Responsible Lending for a robust conversation with fellow advocates for community economic development. We will review what's happened in 2026, forecast our expectations and aspirations for 2027, and most importantly, ask you to join us in advocating for strong Hoosier communities.

    Pizza and water will be provided at no cost to you. Registration is required to ensure you are included in the guest count for food.


    • 08 Dec 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Near Northwest Neighborhood Center, 1013 Portage Ave, South Bend IN 46616
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    North Central Indiana
    Regional Legislator Meeting


    The upcoming legislative session of the Indiana General Assembly will set the state's budget for the next two years, and our lawmakers will be taking votes that affect our ability to continue serving Hoosiers and supporting strong communities in our state.

    At the federal level, a new session of Congress means opportunities to advocate for robust federal support for the programs that promote housing affordability, stabilize households and neighborhoods and protect consumers. Watching for executive and administrative action is more important than ever.

    Whether your work is in the development of affordable housing, access to credit on fair terms, direct services to our neighbors here at home, or as a concerned citizen and advocate in your private capacity, Prosperity Indiana invites you to discuss all of these issues at our annual Policy and Pizza regional legislator meeting at the Near Northwest Neighborhood Center in South Bend. Lawmakers and district staff for your representatives in Congress will be invited to attend!

    Join Prosperity Indiana members and partners from the Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition, Indiana Assets & Opportunity Network, and Hoosiers for Responsible Lending for a robust conversation with fellow advocates for community economic development. We will review what's happened in 2026, forecast our expectations and aspirations for 2027, and most importantly, ask you to join us in advocating for strong Hoosier communities.

    Pizza and water will be provided at no cost to you. Registration is required to ensure you are included in the guest count for food.


    • 09 Dec 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne IN 46802
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    Northeast Indiana Regional Legislator Meeting


    The upcoming legislative session of the Indiana General Assembly will set the state's budget for the next two years, and our lawmakers will be taking votes that affect our ability to continue serving Hoosiers and supporting strong communities in our state.

    At the federal level, a new session of Congress means opportunities to advocate for robust federal support for the programs that promote housing affordability, stabilize households and neighborhoods and protect consumers. Watching for executive and administrative action is more important than ever.

    Whether your work is in the development of affordable housing, access to credit on fair terms, direct services to our neighbors here at home, or as a concerned citizen and advocate in your private capacity, Prosperity Indiana invites you to discuss all of these issues at our annual Policy and Pizza regional legislator meeting in Fort Wayne. Lawmakers and district staff for your representatives in Congress will be invited to attend!

    Join Prosperity Indiana members and partners from the Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition, Indiana Assets & Opportunity Network, and Hoosiers for Responsible Lending for a robust conversation with fellow advocates for community economic development. We will review what's happened in 2026, forecast our expectations and aspirations for 2027, and most importantly, ask you to join us in advocating for strong Hoosier communities.

    Pizza and water will be provided at no cost to you. Registration is required to ensure you are included in the guest count for food.


    • 11 Dec 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 1100 W 42nd Street, Dining Hall, Indianapolis IN 46208
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    Central Indiana Regional Legislator Meeting


    The upcoming legislative session of the Indiana General Assembly will set the state's budget for the next two years, and our lawmakers will be taking votes that affect our ability to continue serving Hoosiers and supporting strong communities in our state.

    At the federal level, a new session of Congress means opportunities to advocate for robust federal support for the programs that promote housing affordability, stabilize households and neighborhoods and protect consumers. Watching for executive and administrative action is more important than ever.

    Whether your work is in the development of affordable housing, access to credit on fair terms, direct services to our neighbors here at home, or as a concerned citizen and advocate in your private capacity, Prosperity Indiana invites you to discuss all of these issues at our annual Policy and Pizza regional legislator meeting in Indianapolis. Lawmakers and district staff for your representatives in Congress will be invited to attend!

    Join Prosperity Indiana members and partners from the Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition, Indiana Assets & Opportunity Network, and Hoosiers for Responsible Lending for a robust conversation with fellow advocates for community economic development. We will review what's happened in 2026, forecast our expectations and aspirations for 2027, and most importantly, ask you to join us in advocating for strong Hoosier communities.

    Pizza and water will be provided at no cost to you. Registration is required to ensure you are included in the guest count for food.


    • 16 Dec 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Welborn Community Room, 20 NW Third St #1500, Evansville IN 47708
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    Southwest Indiana Regional Legislator Meeting


    The upcoming legislative session of the Indiana General Assembly will set the state's budget for the next two years, and our lawmakers will be taking votes that affect our ability to continue serving Hoosiers and supporting strong communities in our state.

    At the federal level, a new session of Congress means opportunities to advocate for robust federal support for the programs that promote housing affordability, stabilize households and neighborhoods and protect consumers. Watching for executive and administrative action is more important than ever.

    Whether your work is in the development of affordable housing, access to credit on fair terms, direct services to our neighbors here at home, or as a concerned citizen and advocate in your private capacity, Prosperity Indiana invites you to discuss all of these issues at our annual Policy and Pizza regional legislator meeting at the Welborn Community Room in downtown Evansville. Lawmakers and district staff for your representatives in Congress will be invited to attend!

    Join Prosperity Indiana members and partners from the Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition, Indiana Assets & Opportunity Network, and Hoosiers for Responsible Lending for a robust conversation with fellow advocates for community economic development. We will review what's happened in 2026, forecast our expectations and aspirations for 2027, and most importantly, ask you to join us in advocating for strong Hoosier communities.

    Pizza and water will be provided at no cost to you. Registration is required to ensure you are included in the guest count for food.


    • 21 Jan 2027
    • 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Indiana Statehouse 200 W Washington St, Indianapolis IN 46204
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    Join Prosperity Indiana at the Statehouse to meet your legislators, advocate for your community, and ensure that your voice is heard in the 2027 legislative session.

    Please RSVP by December 23, 2026 if you would like Prosperity Indiana's support in requesting a meeting with lawmakers representing your service area.

    Your participation and voice are critical to encourage the Indiana General Assembly to advance policies that promote safe and affordable housing, economic opportunity for all Hoosiers, and thriving communities across the state. 


    At this event you will be able to...

    • Network with fellow advocates from all over the state care about the issues that matter to you
    • Directly inform and engage legislators about the unique ways you see housing and affordability issues affecting you, your organization, and members of your community
    • Observe committee hearings on key pieces of legislation to see the legislative process in real-time 
    • Take a guided tour of the Statehouse and learn about the building, its history, and how business moves through it

    Refreshments will be provided to fuel your advocacy. We hope you'll join us on the morning of Thursday, January 21, and thank you for the work you do to support a thriving Indiana!


    This event is brought to you by partnerships between the following organizations:




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