The bridge to where you want to be

Homebuyer Education: Empowered Homeownership

Life Skills & Education

Taught by Gesher Human Service’s HUD certified homebuyer education counselors, you will learn about the entire homebuying process, including credit education, how to qualify for a mortgage, mortgage terminology, proper home maintenance and how to avoid foreclosure. $50 fee per household. This class is also approved for the MSHDA Down Payment Assistance Program.

Date and Time: November 10 from 4:00-8:00 pm

Location: Virtual

Registration: To register for a Homebuyer Education class, contact us at financialhelp@geshermi.org or 248-233-4299.

Secure Steps: Bridging Food Access to Financial Health

Life Skills & Education

Struggling to make ends meet or stretch your grocery budget? This one-hour virtual workshop offers practical tools and resources to help you move from food insecurity to financial stability. Learn where to access emergency food resources (like Pantry Net, 211, and local meal programs), discover smart budgeting and food-stretching strategies, and explore long-term financial coaching and assistance options.

Join us to take secure steps toward lasting food and financial health.

Date and Time: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 12:00pm

Location: Virtual

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BUaTHh00Ss2iYKsxA4TBIA

GOLDEN SHIELD: Protecting your Finances Program for Older Adults

Life Skills & Education

Join us for an afternoon of Food, Fun, Fellowship, and Financial Bingo!
Learn practical ways to protect your finances, including:

💸 Avoiding Financial Exploitation

🛡️ Guarding Against Identity Theft

📅 Planning for Unexpected Life Events

Date and Time: November 13, 2025 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Location: Bowen Senior Center 52 Bagley St., Pontiac, MI

Registration: https://jlive.app/events/13197

For more information, please contact us at financialhelp@geshermi.org or 248.233.4299

Open Computer Lab

Life Skills & Education

Join us for our Open Computer Lab, where you’ll have the chance to enhance your computer skills, work on projects, or get help with tech questions in a relaxed, supportive environment. Free of charge and no appointment needed! Bring your own laptop or use ours, and simply sign in at the front desk on the 2nd floor.

Date and Time: Every Friday from 10 am to 1 pm

Location: Gesher Human Services 29699 Southfield Rd. | Southfield, MI 48076

Office & Computer Essentials

Life Skills & Education

Date & Time: November 17th 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Where: Gesher Human Services, 29699 Southfield Rd., Southfield, MI 48076

Office and Computer Essentials: Microsoft Word and Excel
Helping Job Seekers Learn Microsoft Word and Excel

This class is designed for job seekers wanting to gain office computer skills for increased confidence and preparedness to enter or re-enter the workplace.

Students will learn how to:

• Create and edit Word and Excel files
• Format text in Word
• Create headers and footers in a Word document
• Create basic Excel worksheets
• Use simple formulas in Excel
• Create PDF files
• Move files to and from a flash drive

After completing this class, the student will:

• Be more confident in their job search for a position that requires proficiency in Word or Excel.
• Be able to create custom resumes and write custom cover letters.
• Have obtained the general computer skills that are expected of an applicant for an entry level office position.

Students must be able to learn independently in a classroom or group setting. Course prerequisites include basic keyboarding, email, and internet access, and access to a computer for practice. Taught by an engaging and experienced instructor.

Fee: $499. Full and partial scholarships are available. Students must fill out an Enrollment Application form to qualify for a scholarship.

Registration: Download an Enrollment Application form (click here) and email it to drotter@geshermi.org or call Dave Rotter at 248-233-4243.