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Financial Empowerment

In these tough economic times, we know that families are doing the best they can to improve their economic situations, but it’s not always easy.  Here at NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley (NWBRV), we can help you better manage your money, set and meet financial goals, track expenses, and use credit wisely.  Our team of credentialed coaches will meet you where you are and get you on the path to achieving your financial dreams.

Our Financial Empowerment Program provides:

One-On-One Coaching

NWA contact us logoPersonalized coaching sessions that focus on your needs and goals.  In a coaching session, customers can expect to:

  • create a new budget and savings plan that meets your financial needs
  • review your credit report and create a plan to help reduce your debts and increase your score

COST: Coaching is FREE of cost. However, there is a $30 fee associated with pulling a credit check.

CONTACT: Reinaldo Gonzalez Home Ownership Center Manager at  rgonzalez@nwbrv.org or call 401-257-6126

 

Financial Empowerment Workshops

NWA money bag logoWe offer several one-hour long workshops to help build skills and give our customers an opportunity to meet and support one another, while working towards their financial goals.  Current offerings include workshops on:

  • Improving credit
  • Building short-term savings (to help you get ready for an immediate need such as the holidays)
  • Starting a business, adding income/revenue to your budget
  • Using technology to manage your finances
  • Setting and reaching financial goals
  • and much more!

COST: Varies, see Course Calendar for Details

COURSE CALENDAR

Rent RIte

Rent RIte is a 5 hour educational series (two-hour classes for two consecutive weeks and ne 1:1 session) for those who are looking to become tenants.  Topics include:

  • Overcoming housing barriers
  • Understanding credit (includes a free credit check)
  • Budgeting and money management skills
  • Moving in and achieving housing stability

COST: Free

CONTACT: Reinaldo Gonzalez @ rgonzalez@nwbrv.org or  call 257-6126 for registration and to inquire about dates and times.

 

 

Online Money Management Class

Provided through our partner at eHome America. This class empowers you to:

  • Understand Savings and Spending
  • Understand Credit
  • Manage your Personal Finances

COST: $30

REGISTER HERE

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Funder Focus: United Way of RI

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Our financial empowerment work is generously sponsored by the United Way of RI through a partnership with the other NeighborWorks America organizations in RI including West Elmwood Housing and Community Works RI.

Learn more about how the United Way of RI helps boost families' income here.

Funder Focus: NeighborWorks America

NeighborWorks America

Our financial empowerment work is generously supported by NeighborWorks America through funding, training, and capacity building.

Learn more about how NeighborWorks America helps boost families' income here.

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NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley
719 Front Street, Suite 103
Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895
(401) 762-0993
info@neighborworksbrv.org

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