Home

Economic Resiliency Initiative offered by YWCA Seattle King Snohomish's Greenbridge Learning Center

9720 8th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98106

Located in White Center alongside King County Library and King County Housing Authority, near the intersection of SW 97th St & 8th Ave SW. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information. Free parking available.

Eligibility

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.

Hours

M-F, 9am-6pm.

Languages

Spanish

Application process

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

Fees

None.

Service area

King, WA

Other Information

Languages

Spanish

Payment Options

Free

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.