Money Management International provides pre-filing counseling which is required before filing for bankruptcy, as well as an education course for people who have already filed.
Provides eligible Franklin County, MA residents financial counseling and a zero-interest loan, up to $500, to meet unexpected expenses paired with financial counseling. The Community Loan Program helps to provide families with the tools and support to reach financial stability while meeting an unexpected financial need. We will save participants co...
Springfield Partners offers confidential, one-on-one Credit Counseling to Springfield residents seeking to establish, improve or repair their credit. We provide information on household budgets; credit repair; credit information and counseling; and the importance of checking and savings accounts.Springfield Partners' certified credit counselor also...
The Debt Management Plan (DMP) from Money Management International (MMI) helps people control their debt by offering debt counseling and a a method of repaying outstanding unsecured debt. The DMP allows clients to make one monthly payment to MMI which is then disbursed monthly to the appropriate creditors.The DMP works similarily to a consolidation...
The Emergency Services and Community Programming provided by the Berkshire Community Action Council (BCAC) consists of a variety of programs designed to provide low-income families and individuals with services that promote self-sufficiency. After the clients immediate or emergency needs have been met, Community Programs provides further assistance...
Financial Counseling services are provided in response to debt collectors, credit repair issues and/or budgeting support. One on one sessions are customized to meet the participants individual needs and to help navigate financial challenges with tools to reach financial stability. The goal of the Financial Literacy and Counseling Program is to help...
Springfield Partners' Financial Literacy Workshops are designed to help participants set up budgets, establish savings accounts, build and maintain credit and save for the future or for emergencies.Workshops are free and open to all Springfield residents of moderate or low incomes. They are held every other month for 4-weeks (2 hours each session f...
The Montachusett Opportunity Council's (MOC) Financial Education classes and workshops are offered for free in the community as well as through MOC programs. The classes are provided in four to six weekly sessions of two hours each, while the workshops consist of one two hour session. Lessons include creating a savings plan, budgeting, credit repor...
Money Management International provides workshops and webinars on a variety of financial topics including managing debt, budgeting, and information for homebuyers.
The Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority has partnered with The Western Massachusetts Foreclosure Prevention Center to provide foreclosure prevention services to the residents of Franklin County.If you are worried that you may default on your mortgage but are not yet facing foreclosure, we still recommend that you call as so...
Way Finders provides free and confidential guidance to current homeowners facing the risk of losing their home through mortgage defaults and foreclosures.At Way Finders' Western Massachusetts Foreclosure Prevention Center, we help homeowners avoid default and foreclosure by providing counseling and education. To access appropriate resources through...
The Berkshire Community Action Council (BCAC) offers small, low interest micro-loans through partnerships with Greylock Federal Credit Union ($1,000-$1,500, primarily intended to support securing, maintaining, or furnishing stable housing) and Berkshire Bank (up to $500, open use). These loans help those who may not be able to access traditional ba...
Highland Valley Elder Services Money Management Program provides money management services such as organizing and paying bills, check writing, reconciling accounts, and representative payee services. Bill Payer Services: Participants who utilize this service are capable of making decisions about their own financial affairs, yet may need assistance ...
WestMass ElderCare’s Money Management Program is a free, in-home service that assists low income elders and disabled persons with paying bills, writing checks, budgeting and balancing a checkbook. The program does not provide advice on financial matters, investments or assist with banking services. The program is meant to aid the elderly or disable...
The Money Management Program assists elders and persons with disabilities who have difficulty writing checks or managing their basic living expenses for many reasons, including vision difficulties, memory difficulties, and physical disabilities. A trained volunteer can provide bill-payer services, assisting elders and persons with disabilities with...
Valley CDC provides current homeowners with foreclosure prevention counseling and financial education
Money Management International provides counseling for people who are behind on their mortgage payments and may be in danger of foreclosure.
Provides housing assistance and case management and referrals for food, benefits applications, fuel assistance, jobs, and other services.The Catholic Charities Office of Social Services provides a wide range of services to individuals and families in need of assistance. Each person is given individual attention at the intake process. Evaluation, as...
Money Management International provides financial counseling to anyone who is worried about their finances, needs to budget or wants take control of debt. They also provide counseling for people interested in learning about reverse mortgages, and for people considering or in the process of filing for bankruptcy.
Jewish Family Services of Western Massachusetts provides guardianship or conservatorship services for elders who are no longer able to care for themselves and/or their finances.
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