Provides education and information and referral on housing issues, as well as some financial assistance for home buyers and homeowners, including:   - Home buyer education classes and workshops - Financial education and workshops - Pre-and post-purchase counseling for home buyers - Foreclosure counseling - Down payment assistance - Information for renters - Information about maintaining and repairing a home, as well as home repair loans.  Classes are held at least quarterly at Columbia Gorge Community College in Hood River and The Dalles. Also informs the public about trends in the marketplace using current statistics in the Mid-Columbia region.

Offers financial literacy classes, covering the following topics: Values, Budgeting, Goal Setting, Banking, Debt Reduction, Credit Repair, Consumerism, Insurance, Transportation, Home Ownership, Retirement and Investing. Classes, offered in both English and Spanish, meet once a week and are open to the public.

Offers free classes where individuals can build their futures through job training and readiness, educational classes and workshops, and other programs for economic advancement. Classes offered may include: - ESL and GED courses - Basic computer skills - Life skills workshops - Citizenship classes - Personal finance education

Provides childbirth education, newborn care classes, safe sleep workshop, breastfeeding workshop/support, and other classes which vary by season.

Provides financial literacy courses. Program participants have access to an on-site food pantry. Participating households are required to monthly complete a 2-hour volunteer shift.

Offers services to assist community members in getting back to a place of financial self-sufficiency. Asset building services include Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) assistance and FDIC Money Smart Financial Education classes. One-on-one counseling is also available for credit health assessments, business plans, debt reduction, and accessing free credit reports. Also offers tax preparation assistance and computer access for self-filers.

Bundles together employment coaching, financial coaching, and access to public benefits through comprehensive case management for economically vulnerable households throughout Pierce County. Service is based on established research on the most affective services.

Provides counsel to new and existing businesses through personalized trainings and workshops. Assists with business and marketing plans and financial proposals and provides market research assistance.

Bundles together employment coaching, financial coaching, and access to public benefits through comprehensive case management for economically vulnerable households throughout Pierce County. Service is based on established research on the most affective services.

Financial empowerment workshops to help people learn to understand money, debt, and credit information.

Provides workshops, classes, groups and activities on various topics; such as parenting classes, foster parenting, marriage/divorce issues, at-risk youth, mental health and substance abuse topics, domestic violence, unhealth/unsafe relationships, trauma/abuse care (children & adults), health/nutrition, housing, money management, job development, learning new languages, culture, music/arts, cooking, and independent living skills.

Provides financial management course that covers the topics of: - Goal-setting/Spending Plan; - Banking; - Borrowing Money; - Saving and Investing; - Credit Reports and Scores; - Insurance; - Home Ownership Basics; - Budgeting. Those who attend the class will receive a free Credit Report and Score, and if all the attendance requirements are met, a $25 stipend will be issued. Program is taught in several cities in different counties in Washington State throughout the year Call or email for more information about upcoming classes.

Provides budget development, education and guidance to help Service members and their families achieve personal financial readiness. Offers classes on financial planning, money management, credit, insurance, and consumer rights.

Offers free financial education classes to help people learn about asset building, debt management, financial tools earned income tax credit (EITC), and financial management.

Provides classes that help promote stable housing. Topics may include effective communication, banking basics, conflict resolution, cooking, CPR, employment preparation, getting out of debt, mental health 101, SSI/SSDI benefits, and more.

Provides education and resources to help families prepare for home ownership and higher education.

Offers supportive services around prejob guidance, career counseling, and financial literacy. Also offers a monthly calendar with onsite and offsite services including job training programs.

Sin Miedo al Éxito is an economic development program that focuses on supporting individuals with financial literacy, as well as current and potential small business owners within marginalized groups. Homing in on the specific needs of each business or idea, in order to execute a tailored plan that will help their growth.

A one-time group class for individuals who wish to learn more about money management, finances, and budgeting. Class typically lasts for one hour and participants receive a certificate upon completion. No child care is available. Call for dates and times.

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 class supports survivors of domestic violence to become financially independent and build confidence in their own skills. Topics covered include: -  Safety planning and goal setting -  Budgeting and savings -  Checking and bank accounts -  Credit reports and scores -  Avoiding predatory lenders -  Taxes and legal issues -  Protecting yourself with insurance -  Housing, education, employment   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.

Provides a variety of classes in categories such as physical fitness, recreation, arts/crafts, and education.  Classes vary from quarter to quarter, but generally include the following: Tai Chi; genealogy; financial planning workshops; tole painting; watercolor painting; basic drawing and other art classes; Spanish language; computer classes and natural history classes (e.g., geology, marine ecology).  Classes are open to all ages (10-110).

Offers individuals and households the ability to build financial stability and self-sufficiency for their unique situation. Offers these services as part of the Centers for Strong Families network FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER (FOC) SERVICES: 1. Integrated coaching services; - Employment coaching: Job readiness, employment training, and assistance looking for job are essential parts of what is offered at a Financial Opportunity Center site. A job and opportunities for advancement are the platform that supports a family's financial well-being, and employment services are the initial reason many clients begin working with an FOC. - Financial Coaching: helps clients do a better job in how they handle their money. The goal is for a family to examine their savings and spending habits to see if they can make positive changes that improve their credit scores and stabilize and grow their assets. Income Supports access can be crucial for giving a worker the time and income necessary to fulfill training to reach a better paying position and career. Coaches helps clients work through the disjointed network of public benefits and helps individuals access all of the services and supports for which they are eligible. 2. Financial Education: Every individual has a unique situation and the ability to build financial stability and self-sufficiency. Our Financial Education course offers the tools to help you achieve your financial goals. Improving credit, paying off student loans, working to own a home and planning for retirement are some of the many topics covered in our no-cost training for our community. - Tacoma Public Utility low-income customers may qualify to receive up to an $160 credit for completing our Financial Education program and attending a Financial coaching session. 3. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA): the VITA program provides free Federal tax return preparation to households with income under $65,000. VITA sites prepare current years taxes by appointment only, and may prepare up to 3 years back tax return upon request and limited by availability. Goodwill's Financial Opportunity Center® is supported by United Way of Pierce County & the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)

3 hour interactive workshop for those seeking to help clients/students/groups from generational or situational North American poverty. Based on best practices and current research in the field of poverty alleviation.

Creates opportunities with the Farmworker community which empower Farmworkers to be a voice for their community’s concerns and to inform and educate the wider community about these concerns. Provides programs and services for advocacy, adult education, community events, and workshops for children.

Bundles together employment coaching, financial coaching, and access to public benefits through comprehensive case management for economically vulnerable households throughout Pierce County. Service is based on established research on the most affective services.