Financial
Opportunity
Center
Get to Know Us
Our Financial Opportunity Center staff are qualified, expertly-trained job coaches, HUD-certified housing counselors, and financial coaches.
We are here to provide integrated services and support, advocate for, and empower you on your journey to financial freedom and independence. Our Center’s success is helping our clients achieve their goals.
All of our services are free of charge.
Our Coaches are currently located at:
What can you achieve while working with a coach?
Our Financial Opportunity Center coaches and HUD-certified housing counselors are here to guide you in the many areas that can play a role in achieving your goals for financial stability and freedom. We're here to be your neighborhood-based, one-stop resource. We help you come up with a plan so your next step is knowing you've accomplished what you set out to.
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Earning steady & sufficient income
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Planning your budget
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Managing your debt
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Building or repairing your credit
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Building your savings
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Buying or keeping your home
How do we help you get there?
We offer a variety of services based on your needs. The methods we share are as far-reaching as your goals and tailored just for you.
Financial Coaching
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Budgeting plan
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Savings plan
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Credit counseling
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Debt management plan
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Access to credit-building tools
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Access to banking products
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Vision board/goal visualization techniques
Employment Coaching
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Resume creation & updates
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Enrollment in the Bridges to Career Opportunities program
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Enrollment in Ohio to Work
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Referrals to potential employers
Additional Resources
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United Way VITA free tax preparation
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Income support service resources
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Support in applications for ODJFS benefits (SNAP, Medicaid, TANF/PRC)
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Referrals to Weatherization & Energy-efficiency services
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Work support resources (uniforms, shoes)
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Higher education support (FAFSA)
Ready to get started?
Sign up to work with one of our Financial Opportunity Center Coaches