Through the Free Financial Education program we’re partnering with financial professionals to teach people about money management.  The Money Smart curriculum, developed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), teaches practical money-management skills and promotes healthy savings habits, credit repair, debt reduction and access to the financial mainstream.  Our instructors focus on realistic solutions to increase financial stability and long-term economic independence.  Classes are offered to groups throughout the community – at workplaces, community centers and places of worship. 

 
The Results

    •  265 individuals participated in Money Smart financial education classes taught by BEST Project

       volunteers (Up from 85 in 2009)

    •  555 individuals attended financial education seminars provided by CredAbility

    •  361 individuals attended budgeting classes at Catholic Charities

    •  465 individuals received bankruptcy, budget and housing counseling through CredAbility