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 Lopez-Martinez or Jessika Gaehring to set up an appointment, or come by during Tuesday Night Family Nights at Easter Seals-Houston.
jlopez@eastersealshouston.org, JGaehring@eastersealshouston.org or 832-405-4306
Financial Coaching
One-on-one financial counseling, or one-on-one homebuyer counseling.
Contact Jenny Lopez-Martinez (Harris County), Katy Thorstenberg or Carmen Phillips (Montgomery County and North Harris County), or Furletta Lewis (families affected by Harvey) to set up an appointment.
jlopez@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 Lopez-Martinez or Jessika Gaehring to register for the Food Scholarship Program.
jlopez@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 Lopez-Martinez to register for the next class. Classes take place 2nd Saturday’s, 9am-11 am, Easter Seals-Houston.
jlopez@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 monthly, 9am-3pm, Easter Seals-Houston.
*Must attend 6 hours total to receive homebuyer education certification.
- Due to COVID-19, Fall classes will be online. Dates and registration to be announced.
For eligibility and requirements click here
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 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. Learn more.
Partners
Capital One Foundation, Entergy Foundation, Freddie Mac Foundation, The George Foundation, Montgomery County Community Development, State Farm, United Way THRIVE and Wells Fargo
Locations
Montgomery County
Homebuyer Education Class
United Way Montgomery County Building
1600 Lake Front Circle Drive
The Woodlands, Texas 77381
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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
Learn more about our Montgomery County Housing Initiative and Financial Coaching
