Economic Resilience Initiative offered byYWCA Seattle King Snohomish's Firwood Circle Office

Helps provide financial security for women and their families in King County through classes, coaching and training.   Classes include:   Hope & Power for Your Personal Finances: This 10-week virtual class that supports survivors of domestic violence to become financially independent and build confidence in their own skills. Topics covered include:

• Financial abuse and safety
• Setting financial goals
• Budgeting money
• Credit scores and credit building
• Managing debt
• Planning for your future and so much more

You could earn up to $155 in financial incentives. Money Mechanics Workshop: Free 5-week workshop for anyone who feels like their finances could use a tune-up, especially people who are low-income, unemployed or currently or recently homeless. Over four sessions, learn new skills and gain a new understanding of your finances, including:

• Unmasking the mysteries of credit
• Debt management
• Budgeting and banking
• Goal setting
• Saving and investing

Includes one-on-one coaching with a certified financial coach, and a two-to-one matched incentivized savings program.

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