Past Events

Our free Credit Workshops are designed to help you understand and manage your credit so you can attain “the good life.” You'll learn about: Factors that create your credit score How to improve your credit score  Strategies to reduce your debts Southwest Economic Solutions 2835 Bagley, Suite 800 Detroit, MI 48216 313.841.9641 Register online at this link. Space is limited, so register now!  Lunch is provided.

Show Me the Money Day is a FREE event, featuring free and low-cost financial products, community resources, financial workshops and fun for people of all ages. Our event kicks off the 2019 tax season and promotes opportunities to increase income, save, and build assets. Attend workshops on: The Detroit Property Tax Exemption Understanding Credit and Increasing Your Financial Capabilities Connect with organizations that offer: Property Tax Assistance Utility Assistance Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Free Tax Preparation Financial Education Enjoy food,…

As part of Money Smart Week, Southwest Solutions is teaming with JPMorgan Chase, Cooking Matters and Mission City for a special event in Brightmoor to teach about repairing and building your credit and healthy, affordable eating. The event will take place: Friday, April 12 11AM - 2PM Mission City Brightmoor Each person attending the event will receive: A $10 gift card to a grocery store A reusable grocery bag To learn more, contact Alex via email  or 313.297.0089.

We’re looking for volunteers for our annual Neighborhood Beautification Day in southwest Detroit. This year's event is on Saturday, June 1 from 8AM to noon. We'll meet at 5716 Michigan Avenue to start the day. Then volunteer teams will head to sites in the nearby Newberry neighborhood, where Southwest Solutions is engaged in an important project that will transition 60 families from renters to homeowners. This homeownership initiative will enable families and the neighborhood to become more successful. The volunteer…

Join us in Brightmoor for a free resource fair in partnership with Fifth Third Bank. It's a fun, family-friendly event where you can get valuable information to improve your credit and financial stability, learn about homeownership opportunities, get help with utilities and ticket expungement, get your teeth cleaned, and more. On hand will be: Fifth Third Bank Financial Empowerment eBus Southwest Solutions DTE Energy Walker Miller Third Judicial Circuit Court And more ... The event will take place: Friday, August…

This Homeowner Preservation Workshop highlights strategies and programs that can help residents preserve and maintain their homes. Join us to learn more about systems maintenance and energy efficiency, saving and investing, and refinancing/loan modifications. Sign up here.  

This workshop helps Detroit homeowners complete and submit the Detroit Property Tax Exemption application for the current year. It also provides other resources to homeowners at risk of tax foreclosure. Anyone who is struggling to pay their property taxes  - or who may have questions about their current year bill or delinquent property taxes with the Wayne County Treasurer - should attend this workshop. The Detroit Property Tax Exemption is offered to income-eligible Detroit homeowners or Detroit homeowners who have…