McHenry Savings Bank is participating in Downpayment Plus, a statewide affordable housing program.

The program focuses on providing financial assistance to qualified low-income homebuyers in Illinois that need help in meeting the downpayment requirements and closing costs associated with buying a home.

The bank will host two workshops for interested homebuyers at 9:30 a.m. March 9, and 7 p.m. March 13 in the community room of its main office, 353 Bank Drive, McHenry. Sue Miller, president of the Heartland Realtor Organization, will be participating in the workshops. Space is limited. For reservations, call 815-331-6431.