Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Habitat for Humanity

Financial Literacy Workshop

The workshop is a series of two classes designed to give you information and skills related to personal budgeting and credit management. Using this information and these skills can help you become financially stronger and work towards a more financially independent future.

Class #1: Personal Financial Management

The first class is designed to help you understand the concepts and sound principles surrounding personal budgeting and spending plans. Upon completing this class, you should be able to:

Developing personal ﬁnancial goals
Tracking monthly expenses
Creating a realistic spending plan
Use a spending plan to reduce expenses and increase savings

Class #2: Personal Credit Management

The second class is designed to help you understand the concepts and sound principles surrounding managing your personal credit. Upon completing this class, you should be able to:

Know terms and concepts associated with credit and loans
Identify costs associated with getting a loan
Identify the factors used in loan-making decisions
Explain what "predatory lending" is and why to avoid it
Explain the basics of Credit Reports & Credit Reporting Agencies
Improve your credit by:
- Knowing what actions have positive and negative effects on your personal credit score
- Understanding the steps necessary to improve your personal credit score
- Safeguarding your personal information

Financial Literacy Workshop Schedule

Classes will be held at the offices of the United Way of Greater Augusta, located at 24 Idlewood Blvd Ste 106-112. Take 250 East from Staunton or 250 West from Waynseboro towards Fishersville. Turn onto Idlewood Blvd and turn into the parking lot behind the closed convenience store. In case of inclement weather, we follow the Augusta County School System advisory.

Class 1: Jul 17, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm // Class 2: Aug 14, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Class 1: Sep 18, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm // Class 2: Oct 16, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Class 1: Nov 13, 9:00am-1:00pm//Class 2: Dec 11, 9:00am-1:00pm

Class 1: Jan 15, 2020, 9:00am-1:00pm//Class 2: Feb 19, 9:00am-1:00pm

Class 1: Mar 18, 9:00am-1:00pm//Class 2: Apr 15, 9:00am-1:00pm

Class 1, May 13, 9:00am-1:00pm//Class 2: June 17, 9:00am - 1:00 pm

Financial Literacy Workshop Referral

How did you come to register for our Financial Literacy Workshop?

Habitat Website

Habitat Partner Family

Salvation Army Pathway of Hope

SVDSS Partner

SCCF Partner

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