Financial Empowerment

Financial Education Program/Services

The goal of our Financial Education program is to empower community members with the necessary knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial decisions. We cover a wide range of financial topics including saving, budgeting, debt management, credit building and credit repair and many more. Our monthly financial workshops and webinars are tailored to help our community members to reach their financial goals and start their path to financial stability.

A man and woman sitting at a table with a laptop.

Financial Empowerment

Financial Education Program/Services

The goal of our Financial Education program is to empower community members with the necessary knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial decisions. We cover a wide range of financial topics including saving, budgeting, debt management, credit building and credit repair and many more. Our monthly financial workshops and webinars are tailored to help our community members to reach their financial goals and start their path to financial stability.

A man and woman sitting at a table with a laptop.
A man and woman are sitting at a table.

Lending Circles

MAAC’s Lending Circles turn a common community practice into a credit-building activity. Lending Circles are formed between 6-12 people, with a zero-interest loan amount from $300 to $2400. Each month, a new member of the Lending circle receives the loan until everyone in the circle gets their turn. Monthly installment payments are reported to all three major credit bureaus.

What is the Benefit

  • Build Credit
  • Access to money with no interest paid
  • Save money towards a goal
  • Access to financial education courses to help you meet your financial goals
  • Build relationships with your community

Eligibility and Requirements

  • SSN or ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number)
  • Proof of consistent income
  • An active checking account
  • E-mail Address

*Program made possible in partnership with MAF.

FEN
(Financial Empowerment Network)

Through the UnidosUS Financial Empowerment Network, we offer to our community members one-on-one personalized financial coaching from a certified financial coach. Our goal is to help individuals and families to step into the world of financial thriving.
Participants will receive a series of 1-hour coaching sessions to help them create step-by step action plans and access financial resources to help them meet any financial goal.

*Program made possible in partnership with UnidosUS.

Are you ready to start your credit building journey?

Connect with a financial coach or receive financial services? Fill out our interest form or contact our Financial Education Coordinator Maria Sandoval, at Masandoval@MAACproject.org.

Webinars & Events

Smart Budgeting (Fundamentals)

Date: May 7th
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: 9119 Jamacha Rd, Spring Valley, CA 91977

Description

  • The fundamentals of budgeting: income and expenses
  • Importance of tracking financial activities: tracking tools
  • Methods for creating and maintaining a budget
  • Setting Financial Goal

Smart Budgeting (Fundamentals)

Date: May 21st
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Zoom

Description

  • The fundamentals of budgeting: income and expenses
  • Importance of tracking financial activities: tracking tools
  • Methods for creating and maintaining a budget
  • Setting Financial Goal

Budgeting, Savings and Debt Management

Date: June 18th
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Zoom

Description

  • Understanding a budget: tracking tools
  • Rainy Day vs. Emergency Savings- the impact of financial stress
  • Debt: Repayment strategies, debt management plan.
  • Setting Financial Goals