Understanding Poverty Workshop

Saturday, March 22, 1-3 pm                                                                                                                                              CAP Center, 508 G St., Blaine

Join us for this free, interactive workshop, taught by Whatcom Dream Director Trudy Shuravloff.  This will provide:

  • a deeper understanding of the experience and perspectives of those living in situational or generational poverty
  • an opportunity to grow in empathy and to improve your ability to help work out compassionate solutions and effective ways to bridge gaps

HIghly recommended for all who interact with those experiencing poverty!

Space is limited. RSVP to info@blainecap.org.

Whatcom Dream Financial Empowerment Class

Free 5 session course: Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, January 30 – February 27                                                                                                      CAP Center – 508 G Street, Blaine

Improve your financial management skills and learn techniques you can start using today for a more secure financial future!  Course topics include:

  • Psychology of money
  • Living on a budget
  • Avoiding new debt and dealing with old debt
  • Credit scores and history
  • Getting and staying financially stable
  • Planning for retirement
  • And more!

Free financial mentoring is available for those that finish the course!  For more info or to register: call 360-296-0441 or email kevin@thewhatcomdream.org.

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Financial Empowerment for Young Adults

Free 5 session course: Saturdays, February 1 – March 1, 1:00 – 2:00 pm                                                                                                             CAP Center, 508 G Street, Blaine

This course, designed specifically for young adults, ages 16 – 20 years old, will teach the basics of good money management, with a focus on topics especially relevant to that age group, including:

  • Managing money
  • Buying a car, insurance, and maintenance
  • Renting a place to live
  • Building credit; credit scores and reports
  • Saving and investing
  • Taxes and more

For more info or to register: call 360-296-0441 or email kevin@thewhatcomdream.org.