'Money School' Workshops to be offered in Great Barrington, Pittsfield| 01:26PM / Monday, April 25, 2016 | |
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Elizabeth Freeman Center’s financial independence series for people impacted by domestic or sexual violence will be offering two new series starting the last week in April.
“Money School” is a five-week series for survivors that offers financial workshops, income resources, one-on-one financial coaches from local banks, and more. The workshops cover topics like: rebuilding credit, accessing the benefits you deserve, building supports, getting by now, and building toward your financial future.
One series of five workshops will run on Tuesday evenings, April 26-May 24, in Great Barrington, and another series of five workshops will run on Thursday evenings, April 28-May 26. All workshops are 5 to 8 p.m.
A $125 stipend will be offered, as well as free dinner, childcare, one-on-one financial coaches from local banks, networking with other resource providers in the community, and ongoing supports.
Many times survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault are left struggling financially.
“Money School is not your typical financial education program,” said Becca Bradburd, director of operations at Elizabeth Freeman Center. “It recognizes that for most people, especially those who are living through or recovering from trauma, it can seem impossible to get ahead. In Money School, we provide economic advocacy, social capital, financial know-how, and ongoing support to get people where they want to be financially – whether that’s being able to go to school or have an emergency fund or rebuild credit or something else entirely.”
To register for any of the series, contact Donna, Money School Facilitator, at Elizabeth Freeman Center, 413-499-2425, ext. 613, or donnal@elizabethfreemancenter.org.
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