Financial Opportunity Center®
About our FOC©
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. Financial Opportunity Center® services are successful when clients achieve their goals.
All of our services are free of charge.
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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Earn a steady and sufficient income
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Plan your budget
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Manage your debt
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Build or repair
your credit
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Grow your savings
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Buy or keep 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 are 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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Free tax preparation with United Way's VITA tax service
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Income support service resources
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Support in applications for ODJFS benefits (SNAP, Medicaid, TANF/PRC)