Financial Education & Counseling

Dedicated to building affordable housing with low income people. Persons wishing to apply should call to have names placed on mailing list. Financial donations to Habitat for Humanity are tax deductible and can be designated to be used locally. Additional Info: Volunteers needed for all phases of program planning & home construction. No professional knowledge necessary however, skilled volunteers are encouraged to apply. Contact office for volunteer information and application.

Also offers Financial Education programs. Learn life-long skills that will help you plan and prepare for a secure future for you and your family.  New Beginnings is a six-week course designed as a program for family financial fitness.  You can take control of your finances, get out of debt, improve your income and establish a solid financial base for your life.  Learn to understand budgeting, spending, borrowing, credit, banking, saving and tax responsibilities with an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC).

OUR MISSION
Homeword uses sustainable methods to provide safe, healthy homes people can afford and strengthens community through housing counseling and education for those in need.

* Homebuyer Education
* Renter workshop
* Financial Education
* Counseling Services

Financial Peace of Mind. Advise and counsel individuals and families on financial matters. Provides programs and develops partnerships to help youth, individuals and families achieve economic independence by using strategies that people Earn, Keep and Grow Assets.

Provides helpful resources and information to wage earners, their families, the media, employers and anyone concerned about disability and the personal and financial impact it can have.

• Credit Reporting Agencies

Provides free assistance for those facing financial distress by assisting individuals to navigate through the process of filing for personal bankruptcy (Chapter 7).

• Bankruptcy Assistance

Provides services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that children with disabilities are given full access to quality education, support, and resources.

Services Include:

• Early Intervention
• Early Childhood Education
• Make the First Five Count Childhood Development Screening Tool
• Nationwide Directory for Inclusive Child Care Programs
• Camping and Recreation Programs
• Family Support and Resources
• Transportation Assistance and Support
• Employment and Training
• Financial Capability and Homebuying

Provides 24/7 hotline with housing counselors to help individuals avoid foreclosure and stay current on mortgage payments. Can act as a liaison with your lender, provide information, offer professional guidance, identify options, and connect you to additional resources.

Debt Reduction Services is a non profit full service debt management and credit counseling service organization.

Free budget and credit counseling, free credit report reviews, low cost debt management programs and free community wide educational programs.

Provides financial assistance hotlines for families.

Services Include:

• Rehab Helpline for Drugs and Alcohol (877) 467-4825
• Tax Relief Helpline (888) 452-7841
• Private Student Loan Relief Helpline (888) 669-1064
• Debt Relief Helpline  (888) 790-1337
• Free Bankruptcy Advice Hotline (888) 734-2585

For additional toll free helplines, click here.

Provides financial services solutions to people with disabilities and people in recovery.

Services Include:

• Guardianship Assistance
• Personal Finances Administration
• Representative Payee Services