Financial Literacy

CAMP’s Financial Literacy Program works to stabilize, educate, and reduce debt for our clients.

Stabilization: CAMP helps individuals in current financial crisis by providing immediate and relevant counseling, budgeting advice, and connections with agencies specializing in bankruptcy, eviction and collections.

Education: CAMP provides basic and in-depth information on personal finances to help clients gain self-sufficiency and stretch their dollars further. Program offerings include:

• Group presentations on the basics of banking, credit and budgeting
• In-depth seminars on banking, credit, budgeting, income and money management
• One-on one appointments with clients to help build a budget that is right for them

How to Sign Up

Call our Financial Literacy Program Specialist at (206) 812-4940.

Resources

CAMP wants to ensure that their clients receive sound financial advice and are aware of the latest news and resources to help with their money management.

Free Tax Preparation: Get information to find out how you can receive free tax preparation services even after the April 17th deadline.

Internet Payday Lender Alert: When seeking short-term personal loans through companies like payday lenders, consumers should be cautious about Internet payday lenders that are not licensed properly. Be careful when filling out these applications, read the fine print, and make sure the company is licensed to make loans in the state of Washington.

Seattle-King County Asset-Building Coalition: CAMP has partnered with SKCABC to help individuals achieve their financial goals. Visit www.skcabc.org for information and resources on affordable banking, financial planning, free tax preparation, access to public benefits and more.