Financial Education Programs
Empowering our neighbors in need to achieve stability and self-determination
Financial Education is Key to Gaining Stability
It’s difficult to change what you don’t know. It is not surprising that many people are not equipped to make informed and effective financial decisions if they have never been taught how to manage an income, budget expenses or save for emergencies.
We also know that joy is a necessity to life. We work with each individual’s priorities and needs to build towards goals in a judgment-free way. Our goal is to give hope by empowering our clients with the tools to manage their personal finances effectively and find hope for the future.
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The Federal Reserve reports that 39% of Americans don't have enough money on hand to cover a $400 emergency.
Financial Education Programs
Financial education and asset development is a key component for those wanting to regain economic stability. Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas offers coaching and classes to increase financial literacy, reduce debt and provide hope.
Kansas Loan Pool Project
Family Financial Transformations
We also provide some Refugee Financial Education Programs through our Refugee and Immigration Services.
Hope Stories and Blog Posts about our Financial Education programs
I Have a Dream…A Catholic Charities Hope Story
The best way to describe my experience with Catholic Charities is Ephesians 3:20, “Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all
Fundamental Financial Skills -Free Financial Education Classes
Our Fundamental Financial Series (FFS) provides the essential tools required to make positive financial decisions. The virtual classes are offered monthly and focus on goal
Taxes Filed Free with VITA
The anticipation of a tax refund can be exciting. Actually filing your taxes to get that refund can be nerve-racking. Fortunately, Catholic Charities’ Volunteer Income Tax
