Housing Classes
THRIVE Connection Financial Coaching & Education
"Financial Empowerment/Homebuyer Club Workshops/Credit Bootcamp"
We are proud to be a United Way THRIVE agency! THRIVE is about helping families create financial stability and a better future by increasing income, building savings and acquiring assets. Easter Seals' THRIVE Connection helps families connect their MIND to their MONEY by creating a plan for financial health. We want families to THRIVE!
In its first year of operation United Way THRIVE achieved remarkable success in establishing a path to financial stability for over 21,000 families. Highlights include:
- 10:1 Return on Investment for Year One of THRIVE
- No cost tax preparation for 17,000 families with total refunds valued at over $21 million returned to the Houston economy with families' income up 10% plus.
- Over 2,000 helped with financial literacy education to better budget and handle their finances.
- Close to 800 families opened a bank account or matched savings account
- Families in intense financial education increase income on average by $2,700.
- We will work to address accommodations you need
Bank ON Montgomery County
Bank On Montgomery County is a new initiative supported by Montgomery County United Way and community partners to connect people with banking services and financial education with ESGH in the lead. With the generous support of banks and non-profit partners, BANK ON Montgomery County (BOMC) help individuals reach financial goals through low-cost checking accounts, small dollar loans, secured credit cards, affordable mortgage loans and personalized financial counseling.
Please visit Bank On Houston for information on bank accounts and financial literacy.
Credit Boot Camp
- The Easter Seals Credit Boot Camp is broken into three 2-hour workshops which include coaching and support for clients who need to reduce their debt and want to improve their credit scores in order to meet financial and/or home purchase goals.
- There is typically one session each month and these can be taken in any order over any period of time
- One-on-one financial coaching appointments can be scheduled
- Dates Pending
- For questions or to schedule a class, please contact us at 346.330.3904 or housingprogram@eastersealshouston.org.
- This is the eight-hour HUD approved class needed for clients who are applying for down payment assistance.
- Clients must attend the entire class time in order to receive a certificate. The certificate is valid for 12 months from the date of the class.
- For questions, please contact us at housingprogram@eastersealshouston.org.
Individual Financial Coaching
- One-on-one financial coaching is provided to the client by appointment with a THRIVE staff member.
- Individual coaching benefits the client by getting help to create financial goals, create household budget and offers detailed financial guidance to the client's unique situation.
- To contact a Financial Coach in Houston/Coastal Counties call 346.330.3852 or in Northern Harris/Montgomery County areas call 936.701.5034
Learn more about the Montgomery County Home Fund Program.
Please email housingprogram@eastersealshouston.org for questions.
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
