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, formerly known as the Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED), Household Financial Security Framework adapted and summarized as shown below.
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.
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Want to learn more about the volunteer roles at the coalition's VITA free tax preparation site? Check out this video from the IRS for more information about the program. We need your help to assist low-to-moderate families right here in Kitsap County.
Recruiting Volunteers to Prepare Taxes in Communities Across America
Learn how you can help people in your community with their taxes through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs.Visi...
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Teach your family to recognize scams and how to report them. Make sure they know not to click on suspicious links or download attachments from unknown emails. More #IRS tips for #CyberMonth: www.irs.gov/securitysummit #TaxSecurity
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Check out these upcoming webinars by Peninsula Credit Union/Balance regarding FAFSA:
pcfcu.balancepro.org/resources/articles/webinars/
FAFSA: THE KEY TO UNLOCKING FINANCIAL AID
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a government form that streamlines the financial aid process, which can help reduce your student loan burden. This workshop covers FAFSA basics, as well as provides insight into the application process, how to complete the FAFSA online, federal requirements, and receiving and maintaining federal financial aid.
Session 1: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m. PT
Session 2: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m. PT
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The Asset Building Coalition is planning to expand our VITA tax prep operations in 2025 to more than one day and more than one location in Bremerton. To support that effort, we are looking for more volunteers to help with the program. Please reach out for more information or if you'd like to volunteer.
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Check out this free financial workshop offered by Navy Federal Credit Union in Bremerton on Saturday covering fraud awareness topics.
Asset Building Coalition of Kitsap
Registration for the next series of classes at Evergreen Goodwill in Bremerton opens on Wednesday. For more info, visit evergreengoodwill.org/locations/job-training-education-center-kitsap-county/
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Registration is open for Financial Wellness workshops offered by the Washington Office of the State Treasurer online. Here is the schedule for October:
Financial Wellness 101 – Part A: Budgeting:
Tuesday, October 1, 9:00am – 11:00am
Register at: worksourcewa.com/microsite/Content.aspx?appid=WAWORKSHOPS&pagetype=simple&seo=workshops-calendar&webname=worksource-thurston&area=Olympia&trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D177007736
Financial Wellness 101 – Part B: Credit & Debt:
Tuesday, October 8, 9:00am – 11:00am
Register at: worksourcewa.com/microsite/Content.aspx?appid=WAWORKSHOPS&pagetype=simple&seo=workshops-calendar&webname=worksource-thurston&area=Olympia&trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D177007853
Financial Wellness 101 – Part C: Consumer Cautions:
Tuesday, October 15, 9:00am – 11:00am
Register at: worksourcewa.com/microsite/Content.aspx?appid=WAWORKSHOPS&pagetype=simple&seo=workshops-calendar&webname=worksource-thurston&area=Olympia&trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D177008061
Asset Building Coalition of Kitsap is with Washington Student Achievement Council.
The 12th Year Campaign will be hosting two virtual financial aid webinars in Spanish and English next week. Description and registration links are below. More info about future events available at: wsac.wa.gov/financial-aid-events
Financial Aid Night for Parents and Caregivers / Noche de ayuda financiera para pardres y cuidadores
Oct 2, 2024 05:30 PM
All parents and caregivers preparing for the next step in their students education after high school are invited to learn about types of financial aid, how students apply, and the parent's role in the application process. You will also receive support taking the step.
Join us as we talk about types of financial aid, how students apply, and the parent's role in the application process. Staff from the Washington Student Achievement Council will be there to answer your questions.
Todos los padres y cuidadores que se preparan para el siguiente paso en la educación de sus estudiantes después de la prepa están invitados a conocer los tipos de ayuda financiera, cómo los estudiantes solicitan y el papel de los padres en el proceso de solicitud. También recibiran apoyo para dar el paso.
Únase a nosotros mientras hablamos sobre los tipos de ayuda financiera, cómo los estudiantes la solicitan y el papel de los padres en el proceso de solicitud. El personal del Washington Student Achievement Council estará allí para responder sus preguntas.
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlfu-prjgsH9czRhPYqisjxYfKHMidhWqJ#/registration
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Class of 2025 Financial Aid Night / Clase del 2025 Noche de Ayuda Financiera Hosted by the 12th Year Campaign
Oct 3, 2024 05:30 PM
Join the 12th Year Campaign to learn more about financial aid and take your first step creating your FSA ID or WASFA account at this event.
Únase a la campaña del duodécimo año para obtener más información sobre la ayuda financiera y dé el primer paso para crear su FSA ID o cuenta WASFA en este evento.
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcOutqTgqGdVeRp9f1C3Y0dB-N9bqvog6#/registration
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Join the Department of Services for the Blind and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for a day of networking and job opportunities at WorkSource Kitsap!
This EmployAbility Career Fair is designed to showcase and connect job seekers with disabilities to employers that value diversity and inclusion. Come share what skills you can bring to business. Open to all.
Create a WorkSourceWA.com registration.
Register for the event: WorkSource Kitsap EmployAbility Career Fair forms.office.com/g/EmiVGcqV3P
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Join us at the 2024 KEDA Fall Forum to celebrate and support small businesses in our community!