Hope4Hardship Names Almeida Co-Founder

Westport, MA resident Jacob Almeida was recently named co-founder of Hope4Hardship, a Massachusetts non-profit organization providing complimentary services to homeowners facing the devastating threat of being foreclosed on and losing their home. Almeida will serve in this role in addition to his duties as a broker at the Century21 Signature Properties, 980 Reed Road in Dartmouth, MA. “We’re grateful to have Jacob on board in this important mission of helping homeowners successfully navigate the complex intricacies of avoiding foreclosure,” said Michael Russell, founder of Hope4Hardship.

Guiding Through Hardship

“Jacob has been an invaluable asset to us at CENTURY 21 and I know he will bring his knowledge, compassion and wisdom from his own experiences to Hope4Hardship.” Shares Almeida, “In my 20s, I owned some rental properties and was doing well. Then the crash hit in ’08 and both foreclosure and bankruptcy were a looming possibility. Thankfully, I avoided both, but I had to forge that path alone. When the opportunity arose to support, guide, and educate folks facing the same plight I did, I knew it was a no-brainer to hop on board.”

Almeida became a sales professional with CENTURY 21 in 2019. Prior to that, he worked in an IT role for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. “When my son got to an age where he was playing baseball and involved in other activities, I wanted to be able to be there to see games or even coach. I’d always had an interest in real estate and the timing was right for a career change,” said Almeida. “It was a great move for our family. Now, with Hope4Hardship, I can help other families too.”

Support & Stability

Almeida, a New Bedford, MA native, and his wife live with their daughter and two sons. Hope4Hardship’s services include consultation, representation on behalf of the homeowner in talks with banks and mortgage companies, administrative support, assistance application services and ongoing consultation. As a non-profit organization, Hope 4 Hardship offers its extensive services free of charge.

Whether you’re working to keep your home or exploring other options, Hope4Hardship actively guides homeowners toward the best possible outcome. If you or someone you know faces foreclosure or is in the process of foreclosure, explore all options before making any life-altering decisions. Hope4Hardship is here to help.

About Hope 4 Hardship

Hope 4 Hardship, a non-profit corporation, helps homeowners in financial distress avoid foreclosure and find a path to financial recovery. Founded by Michael Russell, the organization has already helped thousands of homeowners regain control of their financial future.