For Partners

May 19, 2009

The C.A.S.H. Coach program is a collaboration between C.A.S.H. and the Credit Education Bureau. This program offers free and confidential financial coaching to help you manage your money and improve your financial future. Trained volunteers will work with you, one-on-one, to assist you with:

• Starting and maintaining a budget
• Basic money management
• Saving towards a goal
• Understanding credit
• Homeownership
• Car loans

In order to participate in this program, you must agree to attend the program orientation and all coaching sessions including group meetings and graduation.

As a partner, you will:

• Meet and work with a trained financial coach, one-on-one, for 8-10 months
• Reduce your stress and anxiety about money management
• Learn how to make your money work harder & smarter for you
• Access to low-interest car loans
• Access to free legal assistance, when applicable

Qualified applicants must have:

• Household income of less than $45,000 annually*
• Identified a specific financial goal that can be reached within 9 months
• A commitment to financial improvement
• Ability to attend all coaching sessions

*some exceptions may apply