Free Financial Education, Homebuyer Education Services & Public Benefits
Easter Seals Greater Houston’s Housing and Financial Coaching Programs assist low-income Veterans and adults with disabilities or a family with a child with a disability reach their dream of owning their first home through financial coaching, financial education, homebuyers education and down payment assistance. We are proud partners of THRIVE, which works to break the cycle of poverty through collaboration with United Way Greater Houston. The agency will also assist clients with applying for SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid.
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 Lopez-Martinez at jlopez@eastersealshouston.org, Jessika Gaehring at jgaehring@eastersealshouston.org, or call 832-405-4306 to set up an appointment. The BridgingApps Lab, ToyTech lending library, and Financial Coaches are available during Tuesday Family Nights from 4:30 pm-6:30 pm.
Financial Coaching
One-on-one financial counseling, or one-on-one homebuyer counseling.
For Harris County contact Jenny Lopez-Martinez at jlopez@eastersealshouston.org or call 832-405-4306
For Montgomery County and North Harris County contact Katy Thorstenberg at kthorstenberg@eastersealshosuton.org or Carmen Phillips cphillips@eastersealshouston.org or call 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 Lopez-Martinez at jlopez@eastersealshouston.org or Jessika Gaehring at JGaehring@eastersealshouston.org to register for the Food Scholarship Program. You can also register by calling 832-405-4306.
Financial Education Classes
Learn how to develop a budget, manage money, and raise a credit score (formerly Credit Bootcamp)
2022 Classes: March 19th, May 21st. Learn more.
Classes take place from 9am-11 am. Due to COVID-19 classes will be online.
Contact Jenny Lopez-Martinez at jlopez@eastersealshouston.org or 832-405-4306 to register for the next class.
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.
- *Must Attend 6 hours total to receive education certification
- 2022 Classes: April 2nd & 9th, June 18th & 25th. Learn more.
- Classes take place from 9am-1:00pm. Due to COVID-19 classes will be online.
- For eligibility and requirements click here
- Register by emailing housingprogram@eastersealshouston.org or by leaving a message at 346-330-3904.
Houston-area Homebuyer Education Providers during COVID-19
Financial Life Skills Classes For Veterans
Learn how to manage your finances, clean up your credit score, budgeting, credit card debt, hidden fees, checking & savings accounts and more, also get an overview of MyHealthVet and the VA website.
Financial Coaching with Freddie Mac
- Financial Coaching for Military
- Financial Technology & App Tips for Military
- Easy to Use Mental Health Apps for Military
Contact Heather Melton at hmelton@eastersealshouston.org or 832-919-2237 for class dates and locations.
Learn more about our Montgomery County Housing Initiative and Financial Coaching
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, Financial Education Classes & Financial Coaching
Easter Seals Greater Houston
4888 Loop Central Drive, Suites 100 and 200
Houston, Texas 77081
Get Directions to Easter Seals Greater Houston
Partners
Capital One, Freddie Mac Foundation, Texas Financial Education Endowment, and United Way THRIVE
