Below you’ll find the financial workshops that UHW currently offers to members. We’re always adding more, so check back regularly for updates. All workshops will be held over Zoom unless otherwise indicated. Have an idea for a workshop we aren’t offering yet? Let us know!
Financial Preparedness in Uncertain Times
Life can throw curveballs your way, but the last thing you want to be worrying about is your finances. In this workshop, we’ll review how to develop a financial preparedness plan for any event or emergency and what you can implement immediately to put yourself and your family at ease.
What we’ll cover:
- Prioritizing expenses and bills
- Paying down debts
- Savings strategies
- Creating an inventory of assets
- Accessing financial accounts and more!
Workshop dates
- May 26 – 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
- June 23 – 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Student Loans: How to Navigate Student Loan Debt
Do you have student loans to pay, but don’t know where to start? This training will help you understand your student loan types, repayment options, and strategies to reduce debt. What we’ll cover:
- Student loans 101
- Repayment plans and strategies
- Loan forgiveness & cancellation (Public Service Loan Forgiveness Focus)
- Current updates on student loans
- Q&A
Workshop dates
- May 19 – 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Credit and Debt Management
Credit is an integral part of achieving many of life’s financial goals. In this workshop, we’ll give an overview of the credit system, discuss credit scores and reports, and discuss how you can manage your credit and debt for your future.
Workshop dates
- June 16 – 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
What’s a Living Trust? What about a Will? Do I Need One?
Life is unpredictable. Start planning for the unexpected in our next financial workshop. By taking advantage of this free workshop, we can ensure our families are taken care of and get the peace of mind we all deserve. Sign up today and take control of the future.
Workshop dates
- May 12 – 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
- July 14 – 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
- September 8 – 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
- November 10 – 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people affected by humanitarian crises—including the climate crisis—to survive, recover and rebuild their lives. Founded at the call of Albert Einstein in 1933, the IRC is now at work in over 40 crisis-affected countries as well as communities throughout Europe and the Americas. We deliver lasting impact by providing health care, helping children learn, and empowering individuals and communities to become self-reliant, always seeking to address the inequalities facing women and girls. www.rescue.org
HERA (Housing & Economic Rights Advocates)
HERA is a California statewide, not-for-profit legal service and advocacy organization dedicated to helping Californians — particularly those most vulnerable — build a safe, sound financial future, free of discrimination and economic abuses, in all aspects of household financial concerns. We provide free legal services, consumer workshops, training for professionals and community organizing support, create innovative solutions and engage in policy work locally, statewide and nationally. www.heraca.org
SCE Credit Union
SCE Credit Union is a Not-For-Profit organization committed to improving the lives of our members and our communities. SCE Credit Union does this by offering financial education, 1 on 1 financial coaching, and fair priced products and services that really do help our members reach financial independence. https://scefcu.org/
