The Center for Women and Families will be hosting a virtual Financial Empowerment group via Teams on Wednesdays from 5-6:30pm starting Jan. 7th, 2026.

The group is a closed group meaning participants should try to attend all sessions and once the group starts, others will not be permitted to join. There are 5 sessions with an optional 6th session that serves as a Q&A.

The group schedule:

1/7: Understanding Financial Abuse and Shifting Money Mindset

1/14: Banking Basics 5pm-6pm, guest speaker from Advanz credit union from 6pm-6:30pm

1/21: Budgeting 101

1/28: Repairing Credit and Managing Debts

2/4:  Financial Safety Planning

2/11: Optional Q&A from 5pm-5:30pm with speakers from Advanz Credit Union

Participants can sign up by calling the 24/7 crisis line at 1-844-237-2331. Please feel free to share this information and the attached flyer with anyone who may be interested!

Margaret Scripps-Matchuny, CHES

Empowerment Program Specialist

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