The Creating Assets, Savings and Hope Program at Interfaith Housing & Community Services offers financial capability training with follow up financial coaching. Take Control empowers individuals to develop and realize their financial goals. Group seminars and individual coaching are provided by Lacy Stauffacher, NeighborWorks America® certified financial capabilities coordinator. The program can be tailored to all levels of income with access to a variety of resources to manage personal finances and successfully navigate the financial market.

The curriculum focuses on six different areas of financial knowledge.

• Visioning- Setting financial goals and aligning financial behaviors and resources to reach goals.

• Maximizing Income- Maximizing sources of income to cover monthly expenses and save for the future.

• Spending- Tracking spending and making intentional spending decisions.

• Saving- Planning ahead and saving for the future.

• Borrowing- Selecting and using credit appropriately.

• Protecting- Having adequate asset and financial risk protection.

If you are interested in help achieving financial success, contact Lacy at 620-662-8370, Ext. 707.