Economic Resiliency Initiative offered by YWCA Seattle King Snohomish

2024 3rd Avenue, #200, Seattle, WA 98121

Located in front of the bus stop at 3rd and Virginia in downtown Seattle. Shares a building with YWCA - Angeline's and the downtown WorkSource location.
Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Money Mechanics: anyone interested in financial education and/or financial coaching. Hope and Power: all women impacted by domestic violence who are interested in financial education and/or financial coaching.
M-F, 9am-6pm.

Spanish

Call for more information on the start date of the next class. Hope & Power: (206) 209-2985 Money Mechanics: (206) 791-7851

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King, WA

Description

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.

Providing organization

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish's Economic Empowerment

Provides a variety of employment and training opportunities for adults.