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Economic Empowerment Support Group starting September 28th!

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Economic Empowerment Support Group starting September 28th!

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Economic Empowerment Support Group Schedule

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You can apply for positions by scanning the QR code or ask your advocate for a referral!

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NAMI support groups offer a flexible and casual environment without an educational format.

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The NAMI Multnomah community is a very strong and active community. We host regular events that involve staff, volunteers, members, and program participants. To stay connected, sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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New TREM group - open to all female survivors of domestic violence(do not have to be a participant)

Starts on July 27th -Wednesdays in the evening 5:30 -7pm. This is an in person group and will have a limited amount of people able to attend. Here is the sign up form!

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Safety Council: a skills training workshop for survivors - July 27th 6 - 7pm (online)

this will be a monthly workshop offered every third Wednesday open only to current participants from any program. Here is the sign up form!

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The Black Resilience Fund provides immediate and direct financial assistance to Black Portlanders.  Applications open August 1st!

Monthly Payment Rates

$1,000 a month for adults

$1,500 for adults with 1 or 2 children

$2,000 for adults with 3 or more children

Eligibility Criteria

At least 18 years old

Identify as Black, African American, or African

Multnomah County resident

One applicant per household

Visit Black Resilience Fund Here!

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To correct errors on your credit report, you need to contact the credit bureau that is showing erroneous information. Your FICO® Score uses the information on your credit reports to calculate your FICO Score, so inaccurate or incorrect information on your credit report can hurt your score.

myFICO customers can use the following contact information to reach each bureau:

Equifax
Equifax Disputes

All disputes with Equifax are handled online.

Experian
Experian Disputes

All disputes with Experian are handled online.

TransUnion
1-800-916-8800
TransUnion Disputes
2 Baldwin Place, P.O. BOX 1000
Chester, PA 19022
TransUnion Disputes

Your File Identification Number (FIN) is no longer needed by TU's system. TU's automated system may ask you for a FIN, but it is not needed to move the call forward and speak to a live agent.

Here are your rights regarding information on your credit report

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is designed to help ensure that credit bureaus furnish correct and complete information to businesses to use when evaluating your application.

Your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act:

You have the right to receive a copy of your credit report. The copy of your report must contain all of the information in your file at the time of your request.

You have the right to know the name of anyone who received your credit report in the last year for most purposes or in the last two years for employment purposes.

Any company that denies your application must supply the name and address of the credit bureau they contacted, provided the denial was based on information given by the credit bureau.

You have the right to a free copy of your credit report when your application is denied because of information supplied by the credit bureau. Your request must be made within 60 days of receiving your denial notice.

If you contest the completeness or accuracy of information in your report, you should file a dispute with the credit bureau and with the company that furnished the information to the bureau. Both the credit bureau and the furnisher of information are legally obligated to investigate your dispute.

You have a right to add a summary explanation to your credit report if your dispute is not resolved to your satisfaction.

Estimate your FICO Score range

Answer 10 easy questions to get a free estimate of your FICO Score range

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Instant Access to Your FICO® Score

90% of lenders use FICO Scores. Do you know yours?

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How Do I Correct Errors On My Credit Reports?

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To correct errors on your credit report, you need to contact the credit bureau that is showing erroneous information. Your FICO ® Score uses the information on your credit reports to calculate your FICO Score, so inaccurate or incorrect information on your credit report can hurt your score.

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One company. Two powerful job boards bringing together job seekers desiring a diverse workplace culture with employers cultivating a diverse workforce.

Ask your advocate for a referral to Circa Works!

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PCC Cascade,
Terrell Hall

(5624 N. Borthwick),

Room 112

Get your Oregon criminal
record expunged! Most
Class B non-person felonies
and below are eligible for
expungement

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PCC CLEAR Clinic- expungement clinics every Friday noon to 4 pm

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If an expungement is granted, your conviction or arrest is sealed and you are deemed to not have been previously convicted or arrested.

To find out if you qualify, call Legal Aid Services of Oregon 503-224-4086

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Call Gateway Center and asked to be connected with Legal Aid.

503-988-6400

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See if you qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness!

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See if you qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness!

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Jumpstart your career in the financial services industry!

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Jumpstart your career in the financial services industry!

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BankWork$ is a unique, industry-support training program that prepares participants for a career with stability and opportunity for advancement in the financial services industry.

Minimum Eligibility:

Age 18 or older

High School Diploma or GED

English literacy– bilingual is a plus

Registered in WorkSource Portland Metro

Must pass background check

Apply Here!

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Oregon laws protect workers and ensure that you are paid for the work you do.

Learn more here!

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Ting is a Product Management Director in the digital advertising and digital product industry. Her experience is in project management, digital strategy, client services, team management and mentorship. Her focus areas as a career coach are resume writing, interview prep, and computer skills.

If you would like to meet with Ting, let your advocate know!

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Let your advocate know if you're interested in a referral!

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Through the Independence Project, you can apply for a micro-loan of $100 and then repay this loan over the next 10 months with no interest.
To achieve the best possible credit score improvements, you must repay consistently until the loan matures. NNEDV tracks each repayment made by the survivor and undertakes the necessary reporting to the three credit bureaus.

To apply let your advocate know and we will walk you through the application process!

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PRIDE Industries offers opportunity for lasting employment for people with diverse abilities who often experience high numbers of unemployment and underemployment.

Click here for Job Openings!

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Career Development Grants provide funding to women who hold a bachelor’s degree and are preparing to advance or change careers or re-enter the workforce in education, health and medical sciences, or social sciences. Primary consideration is given to women of color and women pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in nontraditional fields.

Funding: $2,000–$12,000
Opens: August 1
Deadline: November 15

More info Here!

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Career Development Grants are open to women, including people who identify as women, who:

are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

hold an earned (not honorary) bachelor's degree.

received their bachelor's degree on or before June 30, 2015.

do not hold an earned (not honorary) graduate or professional degree.

plan to enroll or are enrolled in courses/activities that are required for professional employment or advancement.

plan to enroll or are enrolled in one of the following program types:

Bachelor's or associate degree program that is different from the field of study of the previously earned bachelor's degree.

Master's degree program.

Certification program.

Technical school.

plan to enroll or are enrolled in one of the following fields of study:

Education.

Health and Medical Sciences.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

Social Sciences.

All courses of study must occur at a regionally accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States or at a technical school that is fully licensed and/or accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants must reside within the United States during the grant period.

Distance or online learning programs will be funded only if they are conducted through an accredited institution appearing on the U.S. Department of Education's list of approved online/distance learning programs. Final decisions about what constitutes distance learning under these grants will be made by AAUW.

Applicants are required to indicate their matriculation status within the application. While applicants are not required to already be enrolled or accepted into their preferred institution of study in order to apply, preference is given to those who are able to demonstrate strong commitment or intent in following the proposed plan of study. Awardees must be able to show proof of admission when submitting their acceptance materials.

Career Development Grant funding is not available for the programs below:

Prerequisite coursework.

Professional degree in law (JD), business (MBA) or medicine (MD, DO).

Doctoral coursework or dissertations.

AAUW encourages applicants interested in funding for master's or professional degrees to consider eligibility guidelines for Selected Professions Fellowships as well. Applicants can only apply for one AAUW award per year.

Career Development Grants are not open to previous recipients of any AAUW national fellowship or grant (not including branch or local awards or Community Action Grants). Members of the AAUW Board of Directors, committees, panels, task forces and staff, including current interns, are not eligible to apply for AAUW's fellowships and grants. A person holding a current award is eligible for election or appointment to boards, committees, panels and task forces.

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Career Development Grants are open to women, including people who identify as women, who: are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. hold an earned (not honorary) bachelor's degree. received their bachelor's degree on or before June 30, 2015. do not hold an earned (not honorary) graduate or professional degree.

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Eligible applicants can submit their application between August 1 - November 15.

This scholarship is for women who provide the primary financial support for yourself and your dependents.

Get reminder email when application opens!

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Visit www.tfff.org/Scholarships for more information.

APPLICATION OPENS IN LATE FALL FOR 2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR.

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Application cycle opens in November 2022 for applicants that will be enrolled in school for 2023-2024 academic year.

This scholarship is for students who identify as women or nonbinary, are 35 and older and demonstrate financial need. Inspired by Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress.

Register Here for Application Cycle Notifications!

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Oregon Apprenticeship is a group of organizations working to connect you to Registered Apprenticeship. Registered Apprenticeship provides occupational training that combines paid, on-the-job experience and classroom instruction.

Visit Website!

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Study what to do before, during, and after your interview to maximize your chance of a job offer. Prepare for common questions and create a strategy for success. (you don't need to have Microsoft Teams to participate)

Register Here!

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Analyze how to create a powerful résumé customized for each application. You will learn about résumés types, when to use them, and what information to include. (you don't need to have Microsoft Teams to participate)

Register Here!

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Review how to prepare for and conduct a virtual interview. Explore how to set-up your computer or phone for the virtual interview, how to dress, and what to expect during the interview. (you don't need to have Microsoft Teams to participate)

Register Here!

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Many of you may know Sally from our Making Cent$ course. She did an amazing job instructing our financial course and has decided to continue working with EEP as a career coach!

Sally is a Data Analyst and Salesforce Admin with a background in nonprofits, insurance, corporate training, and university instruction. She lived abroad in Chile, and Spain and has professional working proficiency in Spanish.

If you're interested in working with Sally on your resume, let your advocate know!

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Virtual workshops that will help you build and enhance skills which will be valuable in your job search!

See Available Workshops!

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Welcome to the Tech Safety App. This app contains information that can help someone identify technology-facilitated harassment, stalking, or abuse and includes tips on what can be done.

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Starting a savings plan may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Even with a modest investment, you can give a future student (or even yourself) a head start by investing in an Oregon College Savings Plan account.

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The Oregon College Savings Plan helps you save for educational expenses like tuition and fees, books, computers, supplies, equipment, and more.

EXPLORE QUALIFIED EXPENSES

Tax Benefits

Tax benefits that make a difference.

With the Oregon College Savings Plan, your earnings can grow tax-free. And if you're using it for higher education expenses, your savings can be spent tax-free too.

Plus, you can get up to a $300 state income tax credit in Oregon.

EXPLORE THE DETAILS

Compound Interest

Savings, compounded.

When you save and invest with the Oregon College Savings Plan, your account has the chance to grow and earn interest. So what starts small can grow over time.

Explore different investment options, and find the right plan for your family.

Get started

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The Oregon College Savings Plan helps you save for educational expenses like tuition and fees, books, computers, supplies, equipment, and more. EXPLORE QUALIFIED EXPENSES Tax Benefits With the Oregon College Savings Plan, your earnings can grow tax-free. And if you're using it for higher education expenses, your savings can be spent tax-free too.

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The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent organization within the IRS to ensure that every taxpayer is treated fairly and that you know and understand your rights. Our advocates can help if you have tax problems that you can’t resolve on your own.

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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) / Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE)

Do you need financial help to file your taxes?

See if your income will qualify for VITA / TCE income tax assistance.

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Home - Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) - Taxpayer Advocate Service

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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) / Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) See if your income will qualify for VITA / TCE income tax assistance.

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Choose the service that works best for you.

Virtual Tax Preparation

Complete from home. An IRS-certified Volunteer Tax Preparer will complete your tax return. No appointment needed!

Scan & Go Tax Preparation

An IRS-certified volunteer will assist you with scanning your tax documents. Appointment required. Proof of vaccination and wearing a mask is required for this service. Capacity is limited.

On Site Tax Preparation

Make an appointment to have your tax return prepared in person by an IRS-certified Volunteer Tax Preparer. Proof of vaccination and wearing a mask is required for this service. Capacity is limited.

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Choose the service that works best for you. Virtual Tax Preparation Complete from home. An IRS-certified Volunteer Tax Preparer will complete your tax return. No appointment needed! Scan & Go Tax Preparation An IRS-certified volunteer will assist you with scanning your tax documents. Appointment required.

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Find Free Tax Prep Help Near YOU!

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Take this test to discover what career paths fit your interests!

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Want Help Deciding What Career Path to Explore?

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Want Help Deciding What Career Path to Explore?

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My Next Move provides streamlined career search and discovery for students and job seekers. Includes a built-in interest assessment and access to training, education, and job opportunities. Straightforward, easy-to-read one-page career reports help guide individuals’ next move on their road to a satisfying career.

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The Expo Center is hiring for the following positions:

Job Title: Cook

Job Title: Food Service Concessions Worker

Job Title: Lead Food Service Concessions Worker

Job Title: Steward

Job Title: Warehouse Attendant

Job Title: Server

Job Title: Bartender

Find the in-depth job descriptions & apply here!

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Job Openings at Portland'5 Center for the Arts!

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Job Openings at Portland'5 Center for the Arts!

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Portland'5 Center for the Arts is hiring for the following positions:

Job Title: Cook
Wage Rate: $17.50

Job Title: Prep Cook
Wage Rate: $16.25

Job Title: Steward
Wage Rate: $15.75

Find the in-depth job descriptions & apply here!

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Quantem Aviation Services at the Portland International Airport is currently hiring for AM and PM Part Time Ramp Agents. Starting pay is $21. We are also offering some awesome incentives.

Incentives:

$300 Employee Referral Program! (No Limit)

$1,000 Sign-on bonus

We are hiring on the spot

If interested, let your advocate know so they can refer you!

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WISP (Women's Independence Scholarship Program)

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WISP (Women's Independence Scholarship Program)

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WISP Program is a scholarship for female or female-identifying survivors.

"Our awards range from $500-$2,000 per semester or quarter. For master’s degrees our awards average $1,000 per semester or quarter.

We do not require that students attend school full-time, but the number of credits a student is enrolled in can influence the scholarship amount awarded."

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E3 will match your savings 6:1, so for your $500, you'll get $3,000 to cover tuition and fees! Learn more about the program on the E3 website here.

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Date and time:

Thu, March 3, 2022
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM PST

Location

Online event

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Turning Credit Cards Into A Credit Score Asset

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Stop letting credit cards be a credit liability. Learn what the credit card companies don’t want you to know and see your credit score rise!

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This four week cycle of classes take place the first Thursday of each month from 10 AM to 12:00 PM via ZOOM!

Register Here!

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Pick a time to check-in with Aubree so that we can plan the next steps in your economic action plan.I carve out 45 minutes to meet but our check-ins can be shorter.I prefer Zoom or Google Meet through the computer or laptop instead of phone.

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https://csaj.org/document-library/CreditBrochure.final.pdf

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LGBTQ+ Support group for survivors of intimate partner violence that have an interest in strengthening their relationship skills & learning more about what is important to them. Register at lgbtq@bradleyangle.org or 503-680-8634

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Finding a job is a significant challenge for anyone experiencing unemployment. Identifying a personalized path and navigating the abundance of online information is—overwhelming. However, it’s not impossible!

Simply fill out this form and EEP will send job postings tailored to you every week!

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Copy of “As women, the earlier in our lives we learn to tap into the healing strength of sisterhood the better. I’m beyond excited to facilitate the journey of these young women as they grow and soar togeth

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Hop cards work on TriMet, C-TRAN and Portland Streetcars. Let your advocate before the 5th of every month in order to get a HOP Card. If you already received a HOP Card from us, let your advocate know if you need a refill.

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Culturally Specific Afrocentric Peer Wellness Specialist Training 

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Culturally Specific Afrocentric Peer Wellness Specialist Training 

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Culturally Specific Afrocentric Peer Wellness Specialist Training

The role of the Peer Wellness Specialist is to provide peer support, encouragement and assistance to address physical and mental health needs. In order to do that, it is important that the Peer Wellness Specialist have a working knowledge of the various health care and wellness resources in their community and how to access these services and resources.

Per Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 410-180-305, MHAAO provides the following certificates to participants of its Peer Wellness Specialist training program:

Certificate of completion will be provided to participants who meet all required instruction, demonstrate achievement of all competency requirements, and have life experience as defined in OAR 410-180-305 if applying for Peer Peer Wellness Specialist certification from the Oregon Health Authority. Only a certificate of completion is acceptable proof of training to receive certification from the state.

Certificate of attendance will be provided to those who attend and participate in the training but do not identify as having lived experience.

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2022 Culturally Specific Afrocentric Multnomah County Peer Wellness Specialist Training Application

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Pick a time to check in with William so that we can plan the next steps in your economic action plan.You’ll notice a lot of available time slots except Fridays and Weekends. Pick a time that works for you!I carve out 45 minutes but sometimes our check-ins can be shorter.I prefer Zoom or Google Meet.

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Bradley Angle’s matched savings program matches every dollar you save up to $350, giving you $700 to use.

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Multiply your savings! Save up to $925 and end up $3,700 through an Individual Development Account (IDA). Bradley Angle IDAs must be used for one of these four purposes: education, work-related, vehicle, and rental move-in costs.

Requirements:

You can commit to setting aside money on a monthly basis (plan on at least $25 a month for a minimum of 6 months)

You are willing to work with an EEP advocate to complete additional requirements included in a personal savings plan, including financial education.

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If you need any Financial Assistance towards a needed purchase related to employment, school, or basic needs. Please fill out our Financial Assistance Request form.

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Be connected with a free Financial Planner to establish a Financial Plan!

Check out the "Financial Resources" section of this board to see who is happy to help you!

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We offer trauma informed workshops that help you become financially empowered. Up to 8 hours of financial content is delivered in multiple modules that cover the basics such as: Budgeting, Credit, Investing, Insurance, and Banking.

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EEP 1-On-1 Drop-In Services - William Toscano

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Some simple services we offer include: Basic budgeting and financial planning Assistance in constructing resumes for different jobs/industries Filling out cover letter templates Practice interviews and building confidence Using job-search engines and automating your search Keeping your resumes &

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A borrower has the right to have the cost and terms of any financing being offered presented to them in writing and in a form that is clear, complete, and easy to compare with other financing options, so they can make the best decision for their business.

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A borrower has the right to have the cost and terms of any financing being offered presented to them in writing and in a form that is clear, complete, and easy to compare with other financing options, so they can make the best decision for their business.

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Paid Employment Training Program with Wrap-Around Support with EEP

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Paid Employment Training Program with Wrap-Around Support with EEP

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Upcoming Financial Workshops with Save First Financial!

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Upcoming Financial Workshops with Save First Financial!