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You can find FINANCIAL LITERACY classes on this website under the 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 reportingcompany. 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 problems are systemic and complex and require innovative & collaborative solutions from a variety of partners in government, community, and the private sector.

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:
2005 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-fee
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 industry 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 & certification 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.