10/28/2021
Aloha!
Hawaiʻi County announces the opening of its newly established Financial Empowerment Centers (FECs). Established through a partnership between the national nonprofit Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, Hawai’i Community Foundation, Hawaiian Community Assets (HCA), and Hawai`i First Federal Credit Union (HFFCU), the centers offer free professional, one-on-one financial counseling and coaching as a public service to residents. Counseling sessions can range from 30 - 60 minutes, with no limitation to the number of free sessions an individual can participate in. The FECs are staffed with professionally trained financial counselors who can help residents 18 and older, regardless of income, manage their finances, pay down debt, increase savings, establish and build credit, and access safe and affordable mainstream banking products. Financial counselors can also make referrals to other services and organizations as needed.
Click here to view promotional video
https://drive.google.com/.../1nGeRI0BXTq1bKEbfAB2eH.../view
Click here to view message from key funder
https://www.dropbox.com/.../Jonathan%20Mintz%20CFE...
Please see the attachment for more information. Also attached are FAQs and additional appointment information. Media outlets are free to use the links and attachments at your discretion.
Mahalo,
Cyrus Johnasen
Director of Communications
County of Hawaiʻi
Office of the Mayor
[email protected]
808.345.9434