Local Non Profits Providing Financial Education

Below you will find local non profits who provide financial education information, classes, and workshops.

Note: DFI does not recommend one program over another. The programs listed below are for informational purposes only.

• AARP Washington
  AARP Washington offers information about money to its members as well as provide informational seminars across Washington.
  
  Services Provided: Assistance, Classes, Education, Information
  
  Geographic Reach: All Of Washington
  
  http://www.aarp.org/wa/
  1-866-227-7457
• American Financial Solutions
  American Financial Solutions provides free financial education classes and offers free presentations to the community.
  
  Services Provided: Classes, Presentations
  
  Geographic Reach: Kitsap, King, Pierce Counties
  
  http://www.myfinancialgoals.org
• Bank on Seattle-King County
  Bank on Seattle-King County is a partnership of banks, credit unions, and community organizations that can help you open free or low-cost checking and savings accounts. Financial education providers offer classes and programs that will help you learn more about managing your money and saving for the future.
  
  Services Provided: Classes, Accounts
  
  Geographic Reach: King County
  
  http://www.everyoneiswelcome.org
  Class Locator Tool
• Consumer University
  Consumer University was formed in 2003 to help increase the personal savings and investing rates of Americans of all ages, and to help them learn to identify, avoid, and report financial crimes. Consumer University teaches audiences of all ages and sizes the smart way to reach their financial goals.
  
  Services Provided: Classroom Presentations, Information
  
  Geographic Reach: All Of Washington
  
  http://www.consumeruniversity.com
• Hopelink
  Since 1971, Hopelink has served homeless and low income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities. Financial education classes are taught as part of Hopelink’s literacy program.
  
  Services Provided: Classes, Assistance, Education, Information
  
  Geographic Reach: King County
  
  http://www.hope-link.org
  425-869-6000
• Jump$tart Washington
  Jump$tart Washington is a nonprofit coalition created to promote the need for financial education in Washington State. In 2007, we provided teacher training seminars, special events for students and succeeded in reaching thousands of consumers throughout the state.
  
  Services Provided: Classroom Presentations, Education, Information
  
  Geographic Reach: All Of Washington
  
  http://www.wajumpstart.org
  
  
• Junior Achievement of Washington
  Operating since 1919 nationally, and 1953 in Washington, Junior Achievement (JA) is a nonprofit organization providing a series of business, economics and life-skills programs to enhance the education of young people.
  
  Services Provided: Presentations, Education, Information
  
  Geographic Reach: All Of Washington
  
  http://www.jawashington.org/
• Lower Columbia CAP
  Lower Columbia CAP, Cowlitz Asset Building Coalition and Work Source are sponsoring financial education for all adults with the intention of improving and increasing family wealth.
  
  Services Provided: Classes, Education, Information
  
  Geographic Reach: Vancouver-Kelso Area
  
  http://www.lccac.org/moneysmart
• Money Management International
  Offering free credit counseling services and educational resources.
  
  Geographic Reach: All Of Washington
  
  http://www.moneymanagement.org
• Pierce County Asset Building Coalition
  The Pierce County Asset Building Coalition offers housing assistance, homeownership education, and financial education.
  
  Services Provided: Classes, Education, Information
  
  Geographic Reach: Pierce County
  
  http://www.associatedministries.org/pages/abc-connection.htm
• Tacoma Goodwill
  Key to Change is a free course in money management to help you build financial stability and independence. This eight-session course covers banking basics, budgeting, debt management, investing and the skills you need to make sound financial decisions for yourself and your family.
  
  Services Provided: Classes, Education, Information
  
  Geographic Reach: Pierce County
  
  http://tacomagoodwill.org/services/adults/learn/money/
  253-241-0023
• Washington Society of CPAs
  Washington Society of CPA members volunteer their expertise and time to increase the level of financial literacy in their communities. They go to high schools, elementary schools and work with non-profits to teach classes to adults. The goal is to help children and adults learn how to handle their finances, provide for their family needs, avoid costly mistakes and prepare for their futures.
  
  Services Provided: Presentations, Education, Information
  
  Geographic Reach: All Of Washington
  
  http://www.wscpa.org
  800-272-8723
• WWEE (Washington Women’s Employment and Education)
  The Washington Women’s Employment and Education REACH Plus programs covers financial literacy and other essential topics in learning how to get a job, keep a job, and move toward self-sufficiency.
  
  Services Provided: Classes, Education, Information
  
  Geographic Reach: King and Pierce Counties
  
  http://www.wwee.org/programs_reachplus.aspx
  877-892-3718