YWCA hosts a series of financial education classes

The YWCA will host a series of financial education classes, Hope and Power for Your Personal Finances for victims/survivors of domestic violence May 29 through July 31 in a confidential location in South King County.

May 28, 2012 4:16 am

The YWCA will host a series of financial education classes, Hope and Power for Your Personal Finances for victims/survivors of domestic violence May 29 through July 31 in a confidential location in South King County.

Classes will be every Tuesday evening from 5:30—8:30 p.m. with dinner available starting at 5 p.m.

Childcare will be provided on site and transportation assistance is available.

During the ten weeks, the classes will cover:

Safety Planning and Finances

Financial Abuse

Setting and Meeting Financial Goals

Basic Banking / Checking Accounts

Taking a Personal Financial Inventory

Budgeting Your Money

How to Save on a Limited Income

How to Get and Read your Credit Report

Improving Your Credit

Federal Income Taxes/EITC

Getting a Job

Financial Aid for School

Starting your own Small Business

Family Law and DV Protections

Finding a Place to Live

Tenants’ Rights

Protecting yourself with Insurance

To register, survivors can contact me directly at 425.226.1266 x1036 or jennifer@ywcaworks.org

If someone is unable to attend this class, classes will be held in the fall, from 12-3 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons Sept. 12 through Nov. 14. This series will also be in South King County.