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To become self-sufficient, refugees need to learn sound money management skills and how to use credit judiciously. The IRC’s financial literacy program, launched in 2006, familiarizes them with U.S. banking and credit systems and helps them use their savings and credit to build assets. We offer classroom training, one-on-one counseling, and opportunities to build a credit history. We also work with banks to connect refugees with safe, low-cost financial services. We have helped refugees open bank accounts, increase savings, pay down debt and build sound credit.
We provide:
- Basic, intermediate and advanced classroom training in nine languages
- One-on-one assistance with:
Opening and managing bank accounts
Making bill payments over the phone and online
Reviewing credit reports
Resolving credit and billing disputes
- Zero-interest credit-building loans
- Free tax preparation
For more information, please contact Jason Jarvinen at jason.jarvinen@theIRC.org or 619 641-7510, ext. 258
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IRC staff member Jason Jarvinen teaches financial literacy skills to a refugee from Kenya. Photo: Photo: Ralph Achenbach/The IRC |
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