ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

Financial Opportunity Center

Presented by: Rob HopeRichmond Re-Entry Workgroup

September 27, 2011

CHALLENGES

• History of substance abuse• Lack of work history• Child support obligations• Previously incarcerated• Homelessness

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INTEGRATED SERVICES

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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

• Job readiness workshops• One-on-one career coaching• Child support modification assistance• Job placement assistance• Business services• Job retention and advancement

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FINANCIAL STABILITY

• Financial education workshops• Financial goal setting• Money management/budgeting• Credit repair• Financial services

• Connecting to mainstream financial products

• Financial coaching

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INCOME SUPPORTS

• Benefits screening• Benefits application assistance• Connecting to other resources• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

(VITA)

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ALUMNI STATUS

• Set and achieve financial goals• Continue credit improvement• Free tax preparation• Develop contingency plans

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OTHER SERVICES

• Legal services • Housing placement assistance• Substance abuse counselor• Social enterprise (Rubicon

Landscape)

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