LACONIA — The Laconia Area Community Land Trust (LACLT) has helped 150 area residents hold onto their homes, and is now offering the latest in a series of free workshops as the first step for those who may be facing foreclosure or who are in mortgage default. The next workshop is being held on Thursday, August 15 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Woodside Building of the Taylor Community.

As a first step in dealing with a foreclosure or default situation, the workshop is free and open to homeowners of all income levels. LACLT respects and maintains confidentiality and privacy. The workshop will allow area residents to explore the options available in avoiding foreclosure,learn about the timelines and the foreclosure process in NH, review necessary forms and receive PowerPoint assistance understanding and completing them, schedule an appointment for free one-on-one counseling and advocacy, and have a have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A period.

The workshop is sponsored by Franklin Savings Bank. Light refreshments will be served. Advance registration required. To register or for more information call Debra Drake, Homeownership Director of LACLT at 524-0747 or email ddrake@laclt.org.

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