Group Financial Literacy Classes
Our goal is to provide access to financial literacy. With access to the right resources, people can become empowered by their own abilities and gain the confidence to fulfill their potential. Our eight-week classes cover basic financial principals in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.
We have classes going all year long, in various times and locations throughout the county.
The topics covered in our classes include:
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Financial Goals
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Budgeting
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Debt Management
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Credit Repair
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Consumerism
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ID Theft
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Transportation
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Insurance
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Home Ownership
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Investing 101
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Your True Core Values
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Family of Origin Money Beliefs and Ideas
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Socio-Economic Background Research Findings
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and more!
Our students begin by identifying where they, themselves originate from socio-economically, and carefully examine ideas and paradigms picked up along the way. Then, they look at other socio-economic cultural perspectives and determine if there are any useful ideas to adopt as they make their way toward a dream, such as buying a house, pursuing education or starting a business.
Below is a list of our current and upcoming classes.
Lighthouse Mission
(Private)
We teach onsite financial literacy classes at the Lighthouse Mission in downtown Bellingham.
We also do individualized financial coaching for Mission guests.
Engedi Refuge
(Private)
We provide onsite financial classes and individualized financial coaching for
Engedi Refuge guests.
New Way Ministries
(Private)
Next in-person class tbd.
Financial Literacy Class
on Zoom
(Open to community)
8-week class
Meets each Wed at 6:30 pm
Class currently in session
and closed
Iron Street Financial
Literacy Class
(Open to community)
Next 8-week class tbd.
Meets each Monday 6:30-8:00pm
Class Temporarily Cancelled
Senior Citizen Class
(Open to community)
This class is designed specifically for seniors living on a fixed income.
It also helps them learn about and connect with local community resources that can improve
quality of life.
Next Zoom class begins May 4, 2021.
Call 360-306-8324 to sign up.
Spanish Speaking Class
(Open to community)
8 week financial literacy class taught in Spanish!
Next Zoom class tbd.
Family Promise
(Closed, private class)
Family Promise is an organization that partners with many local Whatcom County churches to provide temporary, safe shelter for families experiencing homelessness.