Partners with United Way of Greater
Niagara;
Will Hold Community Events Throughout
April
“Considering the complex financial environment in which we
live, consumers really benefit from focusing on their finances 12 months of the
year,” said Paul C. Atkinson, President and CEO of Consumer Credit Counseling
Service (CCCS) “Being financially literate means understanding how to manage
money, use credit effectively, build wealth, and make sound financial
decisions, regardless of income level. For this reason, Consumer Credit
Counseling Service is taking the lead in providing financial education to the
Buffalo Niagara region’s residents during Financial Literacy Month.”
During
Financial Literacy Month, CCCS is maximizing the opportunity to highlight
financial education to consumers by offering free workshops to businesses throughout
Erie and Niagara counties. Working in partnership with the United Way of
Greater Niagara, CCCS will provide financial education workshops throughout
April. Call Scott Laughlin at 712-2067 for more information or to schedule a
workshop.
“United Way is proud
to partner with Consumer Credit Counseling to help all Niagara County residents
with financial literacy planning and training, “ said Carol G. Houwaart-Diez, President
of United Way of Greater Niagara. “In today’s world, we all are asked to
do more with less. This partnership is one way the United Way can assist
individuals and families to stretch their limited resources.”
Other community events celebrating Financial Literacy Month
include:
Community Resource & Wellness Fairs
CCCS will
participate in two fairs, giving folks an opportunity to speak with Certified Consumer
Credit Counselors and Educators. Brief
advice and some direction on next steps will be given.
- Community Resource Fair on Thursday, April 3rd from 2
PM – 5 PM at North Collins Senior Center (1106 Gowanda State Road, North
Collins, NY 14111)
- Health Fair on Sunday, April 6th from 10 AM – 3 PM at
the Hamburg & Erie County Fairgrounds-Events Center (5600 McKinley Pkwy,
Hamburg, New York 14075)
Financial Education Classes
Financial education classes are offered
throughout Western New York and available to anyone for free. Those interested in scheduling a class for
your group can call the CCCS Community Outreach Department at
716-712-2064.
Topics include:
• Goal setting
• Budgeting & tips for saving
• Understanding credit & management
• Repairing your credit
Free workshops
- Credit Repair Presentation at the Buffalo Central Library (1 Lafayette Square,
Buffalo, NY 14203) on April 9th from 12 PM – 1 PM.
- Financial Success
Workshop at the American Red Cross (786 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo NY 14209)
on April 19th from 10 AM – 1 PM.
- Financial Success Workshop at the Niagara Worksource One (1001
Eleventh Street , Niagara Falls, NY 14301)
on April 7th from 1 PM-3PM - Dollars
& $ense 1:00
– 2:00
- Learn budgeting techniques, creative ways to save,
- Debt control and the value of money.
- Credit
Counts 2:00 – 3:00
- Credit Scores & Reports DO affect your Job Search. Employers Check, Do You?
- Creating a Budget
Call: 716.278.8108 to reserve a seat
Speak with a Counselor
Any education
class (below) followed by a counseling session is the perfect way to get to the
root of trouble. Individuals can
schedule an appointment at any CCCS counseling locations throughout the
Buffalo-Niagara area by calling 716-712-2060.
Specialty sessions are available below:
- Financial Counseling for Veterans, at the Veteran’s OneStop
Center (1280 Main Street, Buffalo NY
14209). Available April 2nd,
9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd,
28th, and 30th from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Counselors are available for Veterans
and their families to discuss a variety of financial concerns.
·
Individualized Credit Report Education & Counseling at the Civil
Legal Advice & Resource Office (CLARO) Project located at the BFNC-Hope Center (2495 Main Street, Suite 330 on the 3rd
Floor, Buffalo NY 14214). Available
April 1st, 8th, 22nd, and 30th from
5 PM – 7 PM. During this time a
counselor will be available to retrieve and review your credit report from one
of the major credit bureaus through www.AnnualCreditReport.com
Financial literacy is the first step toward personal economic
security and overall financial well-being for consumers in our region. A strong
grasp of personal finance can also allow citizens to contribute more to our
community and encourage economic development.
For more information on
any of the above, contact CCCS at 712-2060.
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