Making the Connection!

Financial education classes and credit repair:

Smart Money Management Skills: Handling your money, Managing Your Checking Account, Planning Makes Good Sense, Saving vs. Spending, Borrowing Money, Invest in Yourself, Consumer Protection, Your Credit Report.  Sponsored by KeyBank and Tacoma Goodwill. To register for classes or to receive information about free on-site classes for your organization or employees, contact Maggie Gardner at 253-284-3371 or mgardener@tacomagoodwill.org.

Credit Repair: Consumer Counseling Northwest can help you take that first step towards taking control of your financial situation. By contacting CCNW, you can: Meet with a trained, professional credit counselor who will evaluate your financial situation. Get a clear picture of your finances and learn what options are available. Learn about consumer educational opportunities and resources. Call 253-588-1858 or go to www.ccnw.org for more information.

Workforce development programs with
job training and placement services:

Washington Women’s Employment and Education. Assisting low-income individuals to gain the skills, the knowledge, and the courage to be self-supporting. Call (253) 474-9933 or go to www.wwee.org.

Tacoma Community House. Providing bilingual clients with education and employment services.  Call (253) 383-3951 or go to www.tchonline.org.

Metropolitan Development Council. Programs that overcome the barriers limiting women and minorities, socially and economically disadvantaged people from entering high demand trades.  Call (253) 284-9017 or go to www.mdc-tacoma.org.

Start up a new business:

The Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO) at MDC, provides business training and financial assistance for low-income persons, who want to start a micro enterprise. Call (253) 591-7026 or go to www.mdc-tacoma.org.

The William Factory Small Business Incubator, helps new businesses establish a presence and grow into prosperous enterprises.  Call (253) 722-5800 or go to www.williamfactory.com. 

Housing assistance and
homeownership information:

Tacoma Housing Authority. 253/207-4400 or go to www.tacomahousing.org.

Pierce County Housing Authority. Call (253) 620-5400 or go to www.pchawa.org.

Habitat for Humanity. Call 253-627-5626;or go to
tpc-habitat.org

Benefits Assistance:

South Sound Outreach Services. Provide outreach services to low-income seniors, disabled, and other similarly situated individuals. Call 593-2111 or go to southsoundoutreach.com.

FISH Food Banks. For food assistance, call (253) 383-3164 or go to www.fishfoodbanks.org.