Cottages of Hope

Helps increase the financial stability of low-to-moderate income households through obtaining a livable wage, learning basic financial principles, and connecting clients with other helpful and appropriate community resources, agencies, and asset-building programs. Provides individual employment and financial stability coaching to help with increasing household income opportunities and organizing financial matters. Assists with birth certificate and ID card fee payments, ex-offender reentry programs, resume preparation, computer literacy, and small business development.

Description:

Offers prerequisite finance course which connects individuals wanting to start or grow a small business with a three-to-one matched-savings account to acquire funds, and other community resources for small business education.

Eligibility:
No restrictions for financial course; for IDA matched-savings account must be at or below 150% of poverty guidelines
Service Hours:
Call for course schedule
Intake Procedure:
Call for schedule of next 'Stretch Your Bucks' course
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Assistance in obtaining birth certificate and/or state Identification Card for those seeking employment.

Eligibility:
Those with a permanent address who need identification to get or keep a job.
Service Hours:
M 10 am - 3 pm
Intake Procedure:
Walk-in only
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Offers a variety of financial courses, as well as a financial coach, who can meet with clients one-on-one to help build a budget, understand credit, create a savings plan, organize and pay down debt, and connect with matched savings programs.

Eligibility:
No restrictions
Service Hours:
Coaching available by appointment, call M - F 9 am - 5 pm;
Intake Procedure:
Call or walk-in to find out class times or make an appointment.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Helps clients make and achieve career goals by helping with resume, job search and interview skills, and connecting with appropriate training or education opportunities, or mentoring programs.

Eligibility:
Call for information
Service Hours:
Employment computer lab available M - F 9 am - 3 pm; Employment Access class: W 12 noon - 1 pm; Interview Fundamentals class: 3rd Tu 1 - 2 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or walk in
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Helps people (particularly those with a criminal background or other gaps in employment) create a resume, find and apply for jobs. Computer lab available for resume building and job searches during business hours.

Eligibility:
No restrictions
Service Hours:
Computer lab available M - F 9 am - 3 pm Employment Access class: W 12 noon - 1 pm Resume Course: W 1 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or walk in
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Offers prerequisite course that connects individuals and families to a three-to-one matched savings account commonly known as an IDA. The savings from IDA can be used to buy a home (first-time homebuyers), small business, or be used for postsecondary education and training.

Eligibility:
No restrictions for financial course; for IDA matched-savings account must be at or below 150% of poverty guidelines
Service Hours:
Call for schedule for next available pre-requisite class
Intake Procedure:
Must attend pre-requisite class; call for schedule
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Assistance in obtaining birth certificate and/or state Identification Card for those seeking employment, including those with criminal backgrounds.

Eligibility:
Those who have a permanent address, who need identification to get or keep a job.
Service Hours:
M 10 am - 3 pm
Intake Procedure:
Walk-in only
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

Description:

Helps people (particularly those with a criminal background or other gaps in employment) create a resume, and find and apply for jobs. Computer lab available for resume building and job searches during business hours.

Eligibility:
No restrictions
Service Hours:
Employment computer lab available M - F 9 am - 3 p Employment Access class: W 12 noon - 1 pm Interview Fundamentals class: 3rd Tu 1 - 2 pm Resume Course: W 1 pm
Intake Procedure:
Walk in or call
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Help for people who have been released from a correctional facility make a successful transition to community life. Assessment of the individual's needs, discussion of options and direction which may include housing location assistance, job placement and retention services.

Eligibility:
Call for information
Service Hours:
M - F 9 am - 3 pm or by appointment
Intake Procedure:
Call or Walk-in
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Self-paced online course for those seeking to build work-related computer skills in pursuit of a job or career are available online in the computer lab.

Eligibility:
No restrictions
Service Hours:
Available during lab hours M - F 9 am - 3 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or walk in
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Financial workshop offered weekly that helps participants understand the basics of budgeting, the emotions behind spending, and their own personal history with money in order to manage money better, create a savings plan, pay down debt, and improve credit score. Certificate given upon completion of two hour course.

Eligibility:
No restrictions
Service Hours:
W 9:30 - 11:30 am; doors close at 9:30 am
Intake Procedure:
Walk in; late participants are not admitted.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Assistance for current year taxes available during the general tax season, and assistance available with up to 3 years past year returns after April. VITA cannot prepare returns for businesses, rental property, or complex stock transactions.

Eligibility:
Household income under $56,000. Call for information on specific circumstances (such as self-employment) that may alter a tax return. (ADVANCED; HSA certified; no 1099 C's - Cancellation of Debt.
Service Hours:
Phone hours: M, W, Th, F 11 am - 3 pm; Tu 12 noon - 3 pm Limited Spanish Speakers Tu, F hours
Intake Procedure:
Call for information; Please drop off all necessary documents for tax filing, along with all intake forms to main location. The tax return will then be prepared virtually and a virtual/phone appointment will be scheduled to discuss any questions or concerns.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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