3rd Decade

Adults 18-35 can learn a variety of financial wellness skills, including financial management, budgeting, savings, debt management, investing, and credit while also receiving mentoring. The 3rd Decade program provides 4 educational classes over the course of 3 months to all participants. Each class is 2.5 hours, totaling 10 hours of training around various financial topics. The program also provides a two-year relationship with a volunteer financial mentor to establish and manage a personal financial plan (spending, saving, and investing plan), and they provide a $250 Roth IRA match for qualified graduates of the program. For more information, see their website.

Catholic Community Services - Pio Decimo Center

Catholic Community Services Pio Decimo Center offers a variety of programs and assistance for individuals and families who look to make lasting changes in their lives. They have a variety of programs, including basic services (food, clothing and housewares), housing assistance, tax services and financial education and asset building (like credit builder accounts to help participants increase their credit score). Please see their website for more information.

Family Housing Resources – Financial Foundations

The Financial Foundations Program is a “FREE TO YOU” program that was developed for Family Housing Resources Inc., to help you build a strong foundation of financial education, grow your wealth, and achieve financial freedom. It includes an 8-10 week session course that will cover topics such as budgeting, taxes, loans, and more. After the course, you will be paired with an expert mentor who will help you make a plan to achieve your financial goals. An orientation session is required. This course will be held at no cost to you AND all participants that complete the program successfully may be eligible to receive up to $200.00! Spanish language classes also available.

Interfaith Community Services - Single Mom Scholars

This program takes a two-generation approach in order to help break the cycle of poverty. Single moms are supported through scholarships, AAA membership, mentoring and much more. Children in this program are provided with back-to-school supplies, educational enrichment, tutoring and more. For more information, please see the ICS Tucson website.

Interfaith Community Services - Bridges Financial Management Course The Bridges Financial Management Course is a workshop series designed designed for individuals to work with mentors and financial experts to improve their future financial wellbeing. Experienced financial experts will share tips and strategies for improving your credit score, how to save for financial emergencies, how to save money for a house, how to set achievable financial goals, making good financial and life choices, and much more. See the website for more information.

Interfaith Community Services - Getting Ahead Workshops

Getting Ahead Workshops are free workshops available to help individuals explore solutions, build resources, and become more financially stable. Participants examine their own experience of poverty and issues that contribute to poverty in the community. See the website for more information.

Interfaith Community Services - Workforce Development Centers

From job readiness to soft skill development to self-efficacy programs, the WFDC supports clients on their path to develop the skills and confidence needed to secure a job and stay employed. These services are appointment only and free. See the website for more information.

Interfaith Community Services - RESET Program

The RESET Program is a long-term support program with the goal of providing individuals and their families with guidance, crucial life skills, and support over a 12-24-month period. This program is designed for individuals and families that are ready to navigate out of poverty and establish a life of self-sufficiency. By the end of their time in this program, participants will have pressed a figurative “reset” button, equipped with tools, connections and resources to keep them on the path to long-term stability. See the website for more information.

Jewish Family & Children's Services

The JFCS Financial Wellness Program is now taking referrals. JFCS is a non-profit agency that provides quality social and behavioral health services to the Jewish and greater Tucson community. We help people of any religion or ethnic origin meet their full potential by restoring their well-being, cultivating self-sufficiency and strengthening family life. See the flyer below.

Primavera - Financial Wellness (general)

Financial education is about life-long, smart money decisions. You can find out how to set money goals, understand credit scores and credit reports, manage your money, avoid identity theft, avoid predatory lending, learn about banking relationships, and understand employment opportunities. To get started, you must first attend an orientation session by calling (520) 882-5383 x162 or email education@primavera.org to register. Please see their website for more info on required documents for the orientation sessions and info on days and times available.

Primavera, Her Family - Free Financial Empowerment Classes for Mothers and Children

Her Family program is a special program single mothers and their children to learn all about building a healthy financial future. Mothers will work with a financial counselor one-on-one to create an action plan that will get your credit in shape, prepare a family budget, open a savings account and begin saving for the future. Incentives available for adult and child participants. Children will participate in family budgeting, attend classes provided by the Girl Scouts and/or The University of Arizona Credit Wise Cats, open a savings account and begin saving for the future. The classes are geared towards single women and their children. You are eligible for the program if you are a single woman with a child(ren) between the ages of 6 and 17. To get started, you must first attend an orientation session. Please see their website for more info on required documents for the orientation sessions and info on days and times available.

Primavera - Mis Abuelitos Free Financial Empowerment Classes for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

The Mis Abuelitos program is similar to the Her Family mother and children program, yet for grandparents raising their grandchildren. You are eligible for the program if you are a grandparent raising your grandchild(ren) between the ages of 6 and 17.

Primavera - Homebuyer Education & Homeownership

Primavera’s Homeownership program will help you find lenders, secure safe loans, and avoid predatory lending. Financial education includes information on how to repair debt and build credit and information on the homebuying process. Information is provided by a certified instructor and other experts in the field and includes lending and realtors options. There are individual and subsequent meetings until homebuyer is ready to purchase the home and support post-purchase as well. There's also potential financial assistance to cover down payment and or closing costs for those that are eligible for funds. Individuals are required to attend an orientation and complete a credit check first, please see their website for more information.

Sahuarita Food Bank

The Sahuarita Food Bank and Community Resource Center is so much more than a food bank. They offer courses and resources on computer basics, digital literacy courses, financial wellness and other resources like notary services or veterans services. The Sahuarita Food Bank and CRC serve Sahuarita and Green Valley, but also help residents in Pima County. Check out their website for food resources and their class schedule.

Tucson Federal Credit Union - Multicultural Empowerment Center

The Multicultural Empowerment Center at Tucson Federal Credit Union provides education, financial coaching and education across a number of financial wellness topics, including budgeting and savings strategies, improving credit, general financial education and employment resources. The MEC keeps in mind a culturally informed context when working with individuals. These programs are open to any adult in Pima county, you do not need to be a member at Tucson FCU to join. Additional information: children are welcome at sessions, English/Spanish available, and there are options for both in person or online. See their website for more info on how to get started.

UA TCAI & Cooperative Extension: Financial Literacy (Classes and Workshops)

The UA Cooperative Extension works in part with Take Charge America Institute to provide financial literacy courses to individuals and offers workshops for groups and organizations. Class topics and workshops include things like budgeting and creating a healthy and balanced life. Register to attend on their website. The classes are free and offered in person or online with details listed with each course or workshop. See their website for more information on dates and times available.

UA Take Charge Cats

Take Charge Cats offer curriculum to middle school, high school and college students on a variety of financial education topics. They partner with businesses and community organizations for other workshops as well. These programs are free, view their website to apply today or to request workshops for your youth-serving organization.

UA TCAI & Cooperative Extension: Early Childhood Financial Education TCAI, in partnership with and Arizona Cooperative Extension, is creating portable financial literacy lending libraries for Early Childhood Education Centers to help parents of young children (ages 3 to 5) instill an understanding of money, the difference between needs and wants, and making choices, using children’s storybooks and supporting materials. The project will make the portable libraries available to the Pre-K education centers through a lending system through County Extension offices. The kits will include a variety of children’s storybooks and helpful hints for parents as well as teaching materials. All books and materials will be in English and Spanish.

YWCA / Women's Foundation - Pathways for Single Moms

The Pathways Program for Single Moms program is housed out of the YWCA of Southern Arizona. The Pathways Program enables single mothers to earn a credit-bearing Career & Technical Education (CTE) certificate, preparing them for careers in growing fields that pay a thriving wage. Moms who are also eligible for childcare will receive support through the First Things First-Quality First Initiative.