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.

Refugee Financial Education

Helping refugees build financial literacy and begin saving for the future
Financial courses and services for refugees living in Kansas.

Kansas Loan Pool Project

Breaking the cycle of predatory lending
KLPP eliminates high-interest title and payday loans and offers financial coaching.

Family Financial Transformations

Budget coaching, financial education and more
Family Financial Transformations (FFT) is a program that helps individuals or families increase their savings or reduce debt through an individualized financial coaching plan.

Hope Stories and Blog Posts about our Financial Education programs

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Highlights from the Past Year

Each year, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas serves tens of thousands of individuals and families in need, providing critical services that stabilize and strengthen. Watch

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