CONTACT:         

Lindsay Hansen

Catholic Charities            

(480) 205-6195 cell

lhansen@cc-az.org

Prescott, Ariz. (February 25, 2009)…Catholic Charities and Arizona Saves have joined forces to provide a series of free financial workshops to the Yavapai community.  Four workshops are scheduled with the goal being to promote saving and healthy money management. 

Topics will include choosing credit wisely and using it responsibly, reviewing and understanding credit reports and improving credit ratings, getting out of debt and the importance of good credit, understanding the components of a credit report, how to access free credit reports.

Workshop       

Savings and Banking

Titles:                

Building a Better Budget

Choosing & Using Credit Wisely

Taking Charge of Your Credit

Time:                 

Tuesday’s from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

*Other times available, call for more information.

Child care will be provided as well as a light dinner hosted by Catholic Charities.

Location:         

Catholic Charities Regional Service Center Conference Room

434 W Gurley St.

Prescott, Ariz. 86301

To register or for more information, contact Sharon Thompson at 928-778-2531 EXT: 54040 or email srthompson@cc-az.org by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before each workshop.

About Arizona Saves

Arizona Saves is a nonprofit agency whose mission is to build self-sufficiency, reduce dependency on community resources, reverse the trend of high credit debt and empower Arizonans to reach their financial goals through healthy money management.  We provide financial education, wealth coaching and free savings products to all Arizonans, particularly low to moderate income households and youth, through partnerships with community development organizations, financial institutions and counseling services, government and employees.  For more information, visit www.arizonasaves.org. 

About Catholic Charities

Founded in 1933, Catholic Charities Community Services is one of Arizona’s oldest and largest nonprofit organizations which offers a diverse range of social services that strengthen families, protect and nurture children, and support people in crisis.  Catholic Charities serves people of all ages and faiths.  Last year, the charitable organization provided over 50 programs at 100 locations to more than 200,000 people in central and northern Arizona.  Catholic Charities is a member organization of Catholic Charities USA which is the largest private network of social service organizations in the United States working to support families, reduce poverty, and build communities.  The organization is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Children and Family Services.  To learn more about Catholic Charities visit CatholicCharitiesAZ.org.

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