Thursday, February 23, 2012

Financial Wellness Courses in the Pittsburgh Area


A program we are offering is MoneySmart classes. MoneySmart is an FDIC developed and approved training curriculum that teaches participants a variety of financial wellness topics such as banking, debt management, credit, budgeting and more.  We have just completed the first sessions of classes and one thing we have seen, even in the short time, is how much financial literacy is needed in our communities. No matter what your knowledge, income or situation, it is something we can all benefit from and should be a lifelong learning process. 

Classes are proving to be very lively and people are enjoying them. Five to twenty people are in attendance at any given class and we look forward to see our numbers grow as time goes on. People are gaining new knowledge and are able to refresh on topics they were previously familiar with as well. As the classes continue I believe we are going to see some interesting topics and questions raised. We find we can learn a lot from each other and well as from the curriculum. 

Classes are currently being held throughout Westmoreland and Allegheny counties and locations are continually being added. Below are some of the current classes. These classes are free and open to the public!

  • Tuesdays 9:30a -- McKeesport Salvation Army (Starts March 20), 821 Walnut Street, McKeesport, PA
  • Tuesdays, 5:30pm – Greensburg Office of Family Services of Western PA, 211 Huff Avenue, Greensburg, PA
  • Thursdays, 10:00am -- New Kensington YMCA (Starts March 29) 800 Constitution Blvd, New Kensington, PA
  • Fridays, 2:00pm – Brackenridge Salvation Army, 917 Brackenridge Avenue,  Brackenridge, PA
All are welcome to join a class! Please call with any questions or to reserve a space (412) 820-2050, ext. 419.

We will update you with new classes as they are scheduled! Please feel free to call if you'd like to schedule a class at your local community center or group. 

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