Individuals and families wanting to better manage their personal finances can attend free classes and activities in southwest Detroit this week. The workshops are part of “Money Smart Week” in Michigan run by the Detroit Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in partnership with local organizations, including the Housing Opportunity Center at Southwest Housing Solutions.


Workshop:
Be the Captain of Your Financial Destiny / Sea el Capitan de Su Destino Financiero

Topic:
Understanding the mortgage process, foreclosure intervention and options, and how to achieve financial stability. Presented in English and Spanish.

When:
Wednesday, April 21
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Where:
Detroit Public Library - Conley Branch
4600 Martin St.
Detroit, MI 48210

Contact:
Please register by contacting Jacquelinne Rascon at 313.841.9641 x.361 or jrascon@swsol.org.

Sponsors:
Southwest Housing Solutions, Wayne County Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program, and the United Way of Southeastern Michigan



Workshop:
Banking on Energy

Topic:
Expert advise about energy conservation, utility assistance, home heating tax credits, household budget planning, and other ways to save money and build a better financial future. The event will also feature free raffles for $50 energy bill credits and $2500 grand prize energy bill credit. Bilingual counselors will be available.

When:
Friday, April 23
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Morning session)
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Afternoon session)

Where:
El Kiosko Hall
7271 Dix St.
Detroit, MI 48209

Contact:
Please register by contacting Jason Malone at 248.226.7872 or jason.malone@charteronebank.com.

Sponsors:
Charter One, DTE Energy, WARM Training Center, The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW) and Southwest Housing Solutions.