Foreclosures are a devastating threat to our families and our communities. Ohioans work hard and make sacrifices to achieve the American Dream of homeownership. But the unexpected—job loss, death of a spouse, illness, divorce, or rising mortgage payments—can threaten that dream.

I created Ohio’s Foreclosure Prevention Task Force to help keep Ohio families in their homes. One point task force members heard repeatedly from both lenders and counseling agencies was that if consumers seek help early then they have a much greater chance of avoiding foreclosure.

Unfortunately, many Ohioans facing foreclosure don’t know where to turn.

I can tell you there is help available. Savethedream.ohio.gov provides information and highlights programs you can use to help save the dream of homeownership. Here you can learn about available resources, the value of working with local housing counselors, and the importance of contacting your mortgage servicer.

I hope this Web site is helpful to you. I want you to have all the information you need on this important issue because I am committed to doing everything I can to prevent foreclosures in Ohio.

Ted Strickland
Governor