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Economic Resiliency Initiative offered by YWCA Seattle King Snohomish's Opportunity Place

2024 3rd Avenue, #200, Seattle, WA 98121

Located in front of the bus stop at 3rd and Virginia in downtown Seattle. Shares a building with YWCA - Angeline's and the downtown WorkSource location. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.
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.
(206) 209-2985
Voice·

Hope & Power

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
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.