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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
As of Friday, March 29, 2019, the Financial Coaching offered at the Volunteer Lawyers Network will no longer be available. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Financial Coaching Program that partnered the program has decided not to extend it at this time.
In light of that change we want to share some alternate resources you may find of use.
Local Resource Guide
In this guide, you will find local resources for areas that may support your financial goals. This list is not exhaustive, and may not include many resources available locally. Local affiliates of national services may vary in quality and availability. The CFPB and AFSC /Magellan Federal are not endorsing any one program but rather providing a list of possibilities. You may visit the links or contact organizations using the information provided to find more information.
| Job Preparation | ||
| [Name of Organization] | [General Contact Information] | [Services offered] |
| Goodwill | https://www.goodwilleasterseals.org | Job training programs. |
| Daily-Work | http://daily-work.org/ | Job skills training, resume help, etc. |
| MN Deed Communications | https://mn.gov/deed | MN Employment and Economic Development provide information about grant programs, innovative projects, and job resources. |
| Housing | ||
| Housing and Urban Development Minnesota | https://www.hud.gov/states/minnesota | Offers a range of housing resources. |
| Project Home | https://interfaithaction.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={AD9C1F79-60E0-4098-BA3F-BE26421F3A9A} | Project Home engages area faith communities to provide emergency shelter space and volunteer support for Ramsey County families facing homelessness. |
| Heading Home Ramsey | https://www.headinghomeramsey.org/about-us | HHR is the Continuum of Care for Ramsey County made up of a coalition of social service providers, housing providers, philanthropic partners, business, community, government and citizens working together to create and implement cost effective solutions to ending homelessness. |
| Emergency Services | ||
| Catholic Charities | https://cctwincities.org | Provide emergency overnight shelter, affordable housing, mental health services, healthcare, early childhood education, and more. |
| Salvation Army | https://salvationarmynorth.org | Provides basic needs assistance, housing, rehabilitation, disaster relief, counseling and more to help the poor, hungry, and homeless. |
| Alternative Services to Financial Coaching | ||
| Lutheran Social Services | www.lssmn.org | Financial Counseling, debt management plans, range of other services as needed. |
| Prepare + Prosper | http://prepareandprosper.org/ | Free tax services and offer volunteer financial coaches. |
| Money for Two Workshops, LLC | http://moneyfortwoworkshops.com | Financial coaching, faith and finance for couples, fee for service only. |
| Veteran Advocacy | ||
| Project Got Your Back | https://www.projectgotyourback.org | Team approach to connecting veterans and military families with a variety of resources and support. |
| Veterans Administration | https://www.minneapolis.va.gov/ | Healthcare, benefits, jobs to support veterans and their families. |
| Other | ||
| Exodus Lending | www.exoduslending.org | A non-profit that provides loans at 0% interest with monthly payments for a year or less to pay off payday loans of $1,000.00 or less. |
| Mental Health Connect | www.mhconnect.org
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A non-profit that helps individuals and families navigate community based mental health resources. |
Federal Public Resources
In this guide, you will find local resources for areas that may support your financial goals. This list is not exhaustive, and may not include many resources available locally. Local affiliates of national services may vary in quality and availability. The CFPB and AFSC /Magellan Federal are not endorsing any one program but rather providing a list of possibilities. You may visit the links or contact organizations using the information provided to find more information.
| Job Preparation | |
| American Job Centers | Find a location near you. |
| https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/service-locator.aspx | |
| Department of Labor | More information about finding a job. |
| https://www.dol.gov/general/audience/aud-unemployed | |
| Housing | |
| Find a Housing Counselor | For advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, foreclosures, and credit issues. |
| https://www.consumerfinance.gov/find-a-housing-counselor/ | |
| Public Housing | Find out about public housing and eligibility. |
| https://www.hud.gov/ | |
| National Fair Housing Alliance | The only national organization dedicated solely to ending discrimination in housing. Find local help. |
| https://nationalfairhousing.org/ | |
| Emergency Services | |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) | If you’re the victim of a natural disaster, the Disaster Survivor Assistance Program can help you access programs to help you recover. |
| https://www.fema.gov/disaster-survivor-assistance-program | |
| American Red Cross | Disaster relief and recovery. Find open shelters during an emergency. Post-emergency recovery. Offers military and Veteran services such as emergency communication and financial assistance. Find your local chapter. |
| https://www.redcross.org/get-help.html | |
| US Department of Agriculture | Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Find emergency shelters and resources. |
| https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/emergency-shelters | |
Federal Public Resources (cont.)
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| Alternative Services to Financial Coaching | |
| Consumer Financial Protection Bureau:
What is Credit Counseling? |
Locate a reputable credit counseling organization. |
| https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-is-credit-counseling-en-1451/ | |
| National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) | The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) is an American nonprofit organization that provides access to financial counseling services for consumers. |
| https://www.nfcc.org/our-services/ | |
| Financial Counseling Association of America (FCAA) | An FCAA member agency can help with multiple financial issues that may be causing stress to you and your loved ones. Explore financial topics and find a local credit counselor. |
| https://fcaa.org/consumer-advice/ | |
| Association of Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE®) | Find an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) |
| https://www.afcpe.org/find-an-afc | |
| Veteran Advocacy | |
| National Archives: Veteran’s Service Records | Request your Military Service records online, by mail, or by fax. |
| https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records | |
| US Department of Veteran Affairs: Explore VA | Explore benefits that help Veterans thrive |
| https://explore.va.gov/?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november-veteransday-monthly_11.1&utm_term=header-image-page&utm_content=homepage-application-all-null | |
| Disabled American Veterans | Resources for job searching, assistance for Veterans’ benefits claims, rides for Veterans attending medical appointments |
| www.Dav.org | |
| Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America | Veteran non-profit and advocacy organization that services Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. |
| https://iava.org/ | |
| Vietnam Veterans of America | Veteran non-profit and advocacy organization that services Vietnam Veterans. |
| https://vva.org/ | |