The Asset Building Coalition of Kitsap helps Kitsap County residents achieve financial security. We partner with other local organizations with a shared mission to provide financial education and resources that financially strengthen members of the community.
The Coalition is modeled after Prosperity Now‘s, Household Financial Security Framework adapted and summarized as shown below. We aim to help Kitsap County residents improve money management, increase earning potential through education, to be able to save more, grow assets, and then preserve those assets.
The Coalition is a collaborative partnership among businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and other organizations from various backgrounds with a shared mission to improve the finances of individuals and families in Kitsap County. Members of the Coalition contribute to the mission in a variety of ways by leading financial education workshops, sharing resources, and helping to connect members of the community with programs and services that lead to financial security.
As part of the Community Reinvestment Project, awarded by the Washington State Department of Commerce, the Asset Building Coalition of Kitsap is able to provide funds to directly benefit historically marginalized members of the county with homeownership and automobile down payment assistance, help to launch and grow a small business, debt reduction, and scholarships for GED completion, higher education, and vocational/certification training. The Community Reinvestment Project focuses on repairing wealth disparities in communities disproportionately harmed by the war on drugs and as such these programs strongly encourage Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanic individuals to apply.
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The application deadline for the WAVE Scholarship is just around the corner. See the flyer below for more info and apply at wtb.wa.gov/wave/
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Want to learn more about small business loans? This month's Business Financial Education workshop features the SBA (Small Business Administration). This workshop series is brought to you by the Greater Kitsap Chamber, Kitsap Small Business Development Center, Kitsap Credit Union, and Kitsap Economic Development Alliance. Register for this free in-person event at: wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99272654
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Save the date for the Careers at Kitsap Job Fair 2025
📅 March 20, 2025
⏰ 9 a.m. - Noon
📍 Kitsap County Administration Building 619 Division St, Port Orchard
💼 Discover 200+ career paths and see how YOU can make a difference in our community!
✨ SUMMER JOBS ALERT! ✨
On-the-spot interviews for Public Works Summer Employment Program. Learn more: kcowa.us/seasonaljobs
Ready to serve Kitsap? Learn more at kcowa.us/LWYW
#lovewhereyouwork #JobFair
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There are two webinars left in this series put on by Bainbridge Community Foundation on the topic of investing and retirement. They are:
12 Things Most Investors Don’t Know About Long-Term Investment Success with Paul Merriman on Thursday March 13th, 2025 at 4:30 PM
How to Retire: Cliffs Notes Edition! With Christine Benz on Thursday March 20th, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The links to register for these programs are available at:
bainbridgecf.org/programs/public-education-programs
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Clase gratuita sobre cómo prepararse para comprar una casa. Venga y aprenda en esta clase gratuita en español por Angelica con Guía Education and Consulting.
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Olympic College has two financial aid workshops scheduled for this month. They are being held at the Bremerton campus in Building 4, Room 124 on the following dates:
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 from 2:30-4:30pm
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 2:30-4:30pm
Link to register available at: www.olympic.edu/events-calendar/financial-aid-filing-workshop
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Registration for classes at Evergreen Goodwill in Bremerton opens today. More info available at evergreengoodwill.org/job-training-and-education/adult-basic-education/ and in the attached flyer.
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Check out this event on Thursday at 5:30 PM supporting aspiring entrepreneurs. Connect with Pacific Northwest Tribal Lending and Kitsap Credit Union at the Port Gamble S'Klallams Longhouse.
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The Washington Student Achievement Council is hosting a webinar regarding Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Have you heard about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, but are not sure if you qualify? Do you want to learn more about how other student loan changes and updates impact PSLF? In this webinar, you will get an overview of the PSLF program, including:
• Steps to apply and stay eligible for PSLF.
• Using Studentaid.gov to track your PSLF progress.
• The impact of ongoing SAVE litigation on PSLF.
• The PSLF Buyback program after the IDR Payment Count Adjustment.
Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Join the Washington Student Loan Advocate on February 25 at ow.ly/RIO250UUj9q
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Join Jenefeness Franke, MBA for a FREE 3-hour master class designed for entrepreneurs at Rice Fergus Miller in Bremerton on Wednesday, February 26th at 9 AM. More info and a link to RSVP at: www.eventbrite.com/e/credit-smarts-for-business-owners-registration-1246808651239