Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise
Equity design is committed to community building with a focus on economic justice and real wealth. To that end we provide financial education, consultation, coaching, and as pertains to the financial system, mortgage services through Mortgage Trust - all within a holistic paradigm. Stay connected by joining our e-newsletter list. Join the dialogue through our blog.
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Blog
- Portland’s Real Estate Market
What Do You Think? Is Portland the 4th best housing market? Each person to respond will be entered to win a Passport Unlimited Dining Card Read on for more details - Banking and Your Community
Over the next few weeks we will be exploring banking. In particular, we are asking the question: “how does where we bank affect our community?” We invite you to join the discussion - Disciplines for Financial Health
Most of us, when pressed to really talk about our personal finances, must admit that there are some things we wish were different, some ways we feel a bit financially-schizophrenic. It is normal. And it is a sign of health when we can admit these internal tensions.
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Seminars / Events
- Telling a New Economic Story
Join us for a two part series where we will explore the roots of the current economic crisis and ways to respond by building real wealth in our communities. We will use David Korten’s new book Agenda for a New Economy: From Phantom Wealth to Real Wealth as the starting point for our discussion.
- Save the Date! Grassroots Local Economy
If you have ever wanted to rip up that lawn and put it to productive use, if you have ever wanted to serve seniors in your neighborhood or make a difference in the lives of the working poor in our community, then this is for you. Come learn how you can make a difference in your community. (Read more…) - Local Energy?
Can energy be produced locally? Can our communities become energy independent? Can you envision neighborhood heat and hot water powered from its own resources? Would you invest in renewable energy technology if you were assured it would pay you quickly? If energy independence was truly in your hands, would you act on it? Join Equity Design and partners as we explore these and other energy questions.



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