Free Financial Education, Homebuyer Education Services & Public Benefits
Public Benefits
Includes assistance applying for SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid.
- SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly the Food Stamp Program
- TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, including cash assistance
- Medicaid: Medical assistance program
Contact Jenny Martinez or Jessika Gaehring to set up an appointment, or come by during Tuesday Night Family Nights at Easter Seals-Houston.
jlmartinez@eastersealshouston.org, JGaehring@eastersealshouston.org or 832-405-4306
Financial Coaching
One-on-one financial counseling, or one-on-one homebuyer counseling.
Contact Jenny Martinez (Houston), Katy Thorstenberg or Carmen Phillips (Montgomery County and North Harris County), or Furletta Lewis (families affected by Harvey) to set up an appointment.
jlmartinez@eastersealshouston.org, kthorstenberg@eastersealshouston.org, cphillips@eastersealshouston.org,
flewis@eastersealshouston.org or 832-405-4306
Food Scholarship Program
Clients receive a Food Scholarship card and shop at one of the Food for Change Markets, receiving 60 pounds of food twice per month. To be eligible, clients must be receiving financial counseling.
Contact Jenny Martinez or Jessika Gaehring to register for the Food Scholarship Program.
jlmartinez@eastersealshouston.org, JGaehring@eastersealshouston.org or 832-405-4306
Financial Education Classes
Learn how to develop a budget, manage money, and raise a credit score (formerly Credit Bootcamp).
Contact Jenny Martinez to register for the next class. Classes take place 2nd Saturday’s, 9am-11 am, Easter Seals-Houston.
jlmartinez@eastersealshouston.org or 832-405-4306
Homebuyer Education Classes
- Learn about homebuying and down payment assistance.
- Learn to budget for a sustainable mortgage, and hear presentations by realtors and loan officers.
- Register by emailing housingprogram@eastersealshouston.org or by leaving a message at 346-330-3904.
- Classes take place 2nd Saturday’s, 9am-12 pm, Easter Seals-The Woodlands; and quarterly, 9am-3pm, Easter Seals-Houston.
*Must attend 6 hours total to receive homebuyer education certification.
For eligibility, requirements and class dates click here
Financial Technology Classes For all Audiences
Learn about budgeting apps, bank apps, and bill tracking and paying apps.
Contact Jana Rodriguez for class dates and locations.
jrodriguez@eastersealshouston.org or 346.330.3852
Financial Life Skills Classes For Veterans
Learn about financial literacy, budgeting, and credit, and get an overview of MyHealthVet and the VA website.
Contact Tim Stroud for class dates and locations.
tstroud@eastersealshouston.org or 832-917-8381
Bank On
Reaching financial goals through low-cost checking accounts, small dollar loans, secured credit cards, affordable mortgage loans and personalized financial counseling
Partners
Freddie Mac, United Way Greater Houston THRIVE, HEART Housing & Economic Assistance to Rebuild Texas and Wells Fargo Housing Foundation
Locations
Montgomery County
Homebuyer Education Class
United Way Montgomery County Building
1600 Lake Front Circle Drive
The Woodlands, Texas 77381
Get Directions to United Way Montgomery County Building
Harris County
Homebuyer Education Class, Credit Boot Camp & Financial Coaching
Easter Seals Greater Houston
4888 Loop Central Drive, Suites 100 and 200
Houston, Texas 77081
