Financial Literacy

Money Management

This 3-class series helps clients strengthen their money management skills. It covers the following: assessing your financial plan; management; credit and Scams; financial Institutions and saving. Perfect attendance to this series is rewarded wtih a $25 H-E-B card.

This class is offered on two different schedules:

Daytime: One week per month on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

Evening: 3 consecutive Tuesday evenings in a month

Energy Conservation

Clients learn practical ways to lower their electric, gas and water bills. Participants will receive an Energy Conservation kit (limit one per household, one-time only), containing energy-efficient light bulbs and low-flow showerheads. One time Tuesday evening class.

Finanzas Personales Avanzadas (Advanced Personal Finance)

This Spanish language class aims to assist Spanish-speaking clients improve their money management abilities. It includes information on assessing your financial situation; savings; managing and maximizing your savings and credit and loans. One time only Tuesday evening class.

Smart Shopping

Clients learn to compare prices, find the best bargain and get the most bang for their buck without blowing their budget. This is a one time class offered twice a month: once on a Thursday morning and once on a Tuesday evening during the month.

 

Program Eligibility: Must be a Caritas of Austin client.
Contact information: Clients must request a referral from their case manager or contact the Education Specialist at 479-4610, x 122.

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