Financial Education & Counseling
The Topics Our Workshops Cover
Our financial education workshops are designed for real life.
Each session is led by experts who are working practitioners in their fields: lenders, credit counselors, housing specialists, and financial coaches who know what actually works.
- Budgeting that fits your real life
- Understanding your credit report and score
- Managing debt and loans
- Saving and planning for the future
- Navigating unexpected financial emergencies
- Mortgages and homeownership preparation
- Home maintenance and long-term stewardship
Financial Skills That Get You To Your Goals
Our workshops are free, open to the community, and built around your goals, whether that’s buying a home with Habitat, improving your credit, or simply feeling more prepared.
By participating, you’ll:
- Prepare for the unexpected
- Move toward homeownership with confidence
- Gain real clarity about your financial situation
- Build habits that support your long-term goals
- Work with a financial coach one-on-one
- Reduce stress around money
I came in thinking I wasn’t ready for anything. I left knowing exactly what steps I needed to take to buy my first home. This program didn’t just teach me about money. It changed how I see what’s possible.
– John, Financial Workshop Participant
Join an Upcoming Workshop
4/12/27 – Credit Repair 101
4/28/27 – Getting a Mortgage
5/2/27 – Starting to Save for Retirement
5/12/27 – Title Insurance: What it is and why it’s important
5/20/27 – Home Maintenance and Repairs
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Financial Education Program FAQ
Anyone who wants to improve their financial skills or work toward homeownership. No prior experience, income qualification, or program enrollment required. These workshops are truly open to the public.
No. All workshops are free. There is no cost to register, attend, or participate in one-on-one coaching sessions.
Not at all. These workshops are valuable for anyone who wants to improve their financial skills — whether you’re hoping to buy a Habitat home, purchase on the open market, or simply feel more in control of your finances.
Yes. Completing our financial education workshops is part of the Habitat homeownership process and counts toward your partnership hour requirement. But many participants attend with no plans to apply for a Habitat home — and find the program equally valuable.
Individual sessions are typically 1–2 hours. Some programs include a series of sessions that build on one another. We recommend attending several sessions to get the most from the program.
Yes. In addition to group workshops, we offer individual coaching sessions where a financial coach works with you on your specific situation and goals. Contact us at [phone] or [email] to learn more.
Yes. We offer both in-person and online workshop options to fit your schedule. Check the upcoming events listing above for the format of each session.
We welcome referrals from community partners. Contact us to discuss connecting your clients with our program.