NOTE:
You can find FINANCIAL LITERACY classes on this website underthe
LITERACY RESOURCES page!
HELPFUL WEBSITES:
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
2033 K Street NW Suite 425
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 800-388-2227
Email: info@nfcc.org
Website: https://www.nfcc.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NFCCDebtAdvice
ANNUAL CREDIT REPORT
Phone: 877-322-8228
Website: https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action
Get a free copy of your credit report every 12 months from each credit reporting
company. Ensure that the information on all of your credit reports is correct and
up to date.
See www.myfico.com for information on FICO scores.
SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
Operation HOPE
Website: https://operationhope.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/operationhope
Operation HOPE has a broad array of individualized services that level the playing field by offering customized one-on-one programs for youth, adults, and disaster survivors—on their own or through their employers-to equip them with the financial knowledge and tools they need to create a more secure future – all at no cost.
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HOPE Inside, Detroit
Fifth Third Bank (Northwest Activity Center)
18100 Meyers
Detroit, MI 48235
Phone: 313-737-4796
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HOPE Inside Bank of America
17540 Grand River Ave.
Detroit, MI
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HOPE Inside Fifth Third Bank
18100 Meyers
Detroit, MI
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HOPE Inside First Independence Bank
7020 W. Seven Mile
Detroit, MI
Email:xana.williams@operationhope.org
Website: https://operationhope.org/map
Economic inequality, financial illiteracy, social injustice, inequitable access
to capital and lack of financial dignity are real and systemic issues that have hindered the economic growth and opportunity for under-served individuals
and small businesses for over 400 years in America. We recognize these pro-
blems are systemic and complex and require innovative & collaborative solut-
ions from a variety of partners in government, community, and the private sec-
tor.
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
Detroit Corporate HQ:
7310 Woodward Suite 800
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-388-9799
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Out-County Service Hub:
2121 Biddle Ave.
Wyandotte, MI 48192
Phone: 313-284-6999
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Out-County Service Hub
11131 Wayne
Romulus, MI 48174
Website: https://www.waynemetro.org/financialempowermentcenter
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Website: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/department-neighborhoods/
financial-empowerment-center-fec
The Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) offers professional, one-on-one
financial counseling as a free public service to enable residents to address
their financial challenges, needs, and plan for their futures. The FEC is in partnership with the City of Detroit, Wayne County Treasurer’s Office and
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency.
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Residents receive free, one-on-one professional counseling assistance with
money management, budgeting, reducing debt, establishing and improving
credit, connecting to safe and affordable banking services, building savings,
and referrals to other services and organizations. You will gain access to in-
dustry experts in each of our classes and connect with resources to help you
reach your ultimate goal.
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Schedule your free, one-on-one, financial counseling session by calling 313-
322-6222. The FEC Call Center is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. until
4:30 p.m.
Green Path Financial Wellness
Corporate Office:
36500 Corporate Dr.
Farmington Hills, MI 48331 (No in-person services)
Phone: 844-749-0140
Website: https://www.greenpath.com
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2470 Collingwood
Detroit, MI 48206
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GreenPath Financial Wellness
c/o People Driven Credit Union
24333 Lahser
Southfield, MI 48033
Our Counselors Are Compassionate, Respectful and NFCC-Certified:
All GreenPath counselors have completed comprehensive training & certi-
fication from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC). This
ensures our ability to provide quality education and assistance. NFCC is
the oldest and largest organization of its type in the US. We put our clients
at the center of all that we do. We’ll listen respectfully and treat you with
kindness, no matter what. We are here for you. Financial conversations
don’t need to be painful!
FINANCIAL LEGAL RESOURCES
Lakeshore Legal Aid Counsel & Advocacy Law Line
Administrative Office:
30500 Van Dyke Suite 601
Warren, MI
Phone: 888-783-8190 New Client Intake: 888-783-8190
Website: https://lakeshorelegalaid.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakeshoreLegalAid.org
Lakeshore Legal Aid is a not-for-profit law firm providing a range of free civil
legal services to people who are low-income, seniors, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in our communities. Now serving residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Lakeshore Legal Aid has 12 locations across Southeast Michigan.
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You may also apply for services online at michiganlegalhelp.org.