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Welcome to FSW » About FSW & Our Services » Family Assets Family AssetsFSW believes that families need financial skills to build assets. Our programs offer financial education services to help families achieve and sustain economic stability.Financial Education Workshops FSW offers budget counseling and financial education workshops. Contact Emendya Edouard, Financial Coordinator at (203) 368-5522 or contact online for more information or to make an appointment. For a schedule of financial workshops, call 211 or click here. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) FSW provides free tax filing assistance for low- to moderate-income ($40,000 and below) families, particularly those eligible for earned income tax credits. For more information about our VITA program, contact Cynthia Maignan, VP Programs at (203) 368-5565 or contact online. Individual Development Accounts (IDA's) Matched savings accounts are available to qualifying clients who are ready to grow their savings for investment or to purchase assets. For more information about IDAs, contact Emendya Edouard, Financial Coordinator at (203) 368-5522 or contact online. Workshops in Business Opportunities (WIBO) A 16-week training program that equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills needed to start and successfully operate a small business. For more information about WIBO, contact Kevin Ginyard, Director at (203) 368-5547 or contact online. To visit the WIBO Alumni page, click here. Micro Credit Businesses Program (MCB) at FSW Offers business development training and networking opportunities to small business owners. For more information on membership and micro loans, contact Katherine O'Shea, Program Coordinator at (203) 368-5545 or contact online. The Bridge Fund is a financial literacy and interest –free loan program designed to help prevent homelessness. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Elizabeth Selkis, Program Coordinator at 368-5594 or contact online. Empowering People for Success Clients referred to FSW by the Department of Social Services and the Department of Labor receive intensive, solution-focused case management and care coordination that identifies and reduces barriers to sustained employment, with the goal of self reliance and healthy independence. For more information, contact Deborah Oliver, Regional Coordinator at (203) 368-5588 or contact online. There are many volunteer opportunities in Family Assets programs for teachers, tax professionals and others who want to help. Please contact Emendya Edouard, Financial Coordinator at (203) 368-5522, contact online or visit our volunteer page. We are also looking for sites where we can conduct financial workshops. If you can host a class at your location, please call Emendya Edouard, Financial Coordinator at (203) 368-5522 or contact online. |
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