FinanciallyHers Workshop Series

Posted by on October 5, 2009

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW

The Women’s Financial Education Program at CCCS has a new name – FinanciallyHers – and a new attitude

As the year begins to wind down, it is easy to get swept up in old spending habits that accompany the holiday season.  At Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Valley (CCCS), the Women’s Financial Education Program is going against the grain.  With a new name and new classes, FinanciallyHers is urging its participants to form new habits.

A combination of educational workshops and one-on-one financial counseling, FinanciallyHers is designed with women in mind.  On top of the new identity, the program has created new workshops to help build money wise women.  There are three new series that aim to help women during what can be vulnerable times in their lives – being single, having an uncertain job future, and preparing for retirement.  Completely free of cost, these workshops provide practical financial information in a supportive environment for all of its participants.

“These workshops are designed to foster open and honest communication and to provide real life solutions. We specifically conduct workshops in different community locations to ensure that women can take advantage of them in their own neighborhoods,” says Kim Cooper, Director of the Women’s Financial Education Program.  By meeting over several weeks, the program provides consistent encouragement that helps participants stay on track with their goals.

Below is the schedule for the remainder of 2009:

“Singleness and Money” Series – NEW
NW Regional Library
68 W. Chelten Ave, Philadelphia
Wed. Oct. 7, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Wed. Nov. 18, 6:00pm-7:30pm

“Career Development” Series – NEW
Haverford Branch
5543 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia
Wed. Oct. 14, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Wed. Oct. 21, 6:00pm-7:30pm

“Debt Management” Series
Lansdowne Public Library
55 S. Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne
Mon. Nov. 9, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Mon. Nov. 16, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Mon. Nov. 30, 6:00pm-7:30pm

“Money Management” Series
CCCS Main Office
1608 Walnut St, Philadelphia
Sat. Oct. 17, 10:00am-12:00pm
Sat. Nov. 21, 10:00am-12:00pm
Sat. Dec. 19, 10:00am-12:00pm

“Retirement Series” – NEW
NW Regional Library
68 W. Chelten Ave, Philadelphia
Wed. Dec. 2, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Wed. Dec. 9, 6:00pm-7:30pm

Don’t end the year worrying about your finances.  Register for a workshop at http://www.cccsdv.org or call 800-989-2227, and end the year on a positive note.

About Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Valley (CCCS)

For the past 43 years, CCCS has positively impacted human lives and communities through comprehensive consumer credit education, counseling, asset building and debt reduction programs without regard to economic status.  For more information, visit http://www.cccsdv.org, or to set up an appointment call 800-989-2227 (CCCS).

Media Contact:
Maureen Keown
mkeown@cccsdv.org
(215) 563-5665 x 3338