April is Financial Education Month

APRIL FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND HOUSING WORKSHOPSHappy April! It’s our favorite time of year because it is Financial Education Month! At YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, we empower communities all year long, but this month is extra special because it represents an opportunity to start anew and “spring” into building the type of wealth you want on your own terms.Join us for a month full of interactive and empowering programming. Register online at bit.ly/YWCAChiHousing. All sessions are virtual and FREE to attend! You just need to complete the registration form to gain access.

• 4/4 at 6:30 PM- Financial Management (budget analysis, credit repair)
• 4/9 at 9:00 AM- Homebuyer Education (get financially ready to buy a home)
• 4/13 & 4/14 6:00- 9:00 PM- Homebuyer Education (get financially ready to buy a home)

And to sweeten the deal, we’re offering free gifts for this month only. You can receive up to $75 in free gifts when you complete each of the 3 levels of participation.*

1. Attend one of our workshops and receive a $10 Amazon gift card.
2. Schedule a meeting with a HUD Certified Housing Counselor and complete the required intake documents for a $25 gas gift card.
3. Meet with a HUD Certified Housing Counselor to discuss your budget and credit analysis and set goals for your future. Receive a $40 Visa gift card.

Individuals can call YWCA Financial Inclusion and Housing at 312-328-0873 to get more information or can register online at bit.ly/YWCAChiHousing.We also have some new, exciting programs like the Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot set to launch in April and we’re a partner with Cook County Housing and Legal Aid to provide free legal services for debt collection and eviction prevention.*Free gifts received on a first come, first served basis.