Financial Services
FDIC: Money Smart - A Financial Education Program
Lower Columbia CAP and the Cowlitz Asset Building Coalition are sponsoring financial education for all adults with the intention of improving and increasing family wealth. These group workshops are filled with open discussions and financial education using the Money Smart training materials from the FDIC (Federal Depository Insurance Corporation).
Money Smart classes are open to the public and no pre-registration is required.
Money Smart also assists with accessing free credit reports. Workshop sessions are held in 8 week cycles and then repeated. The classes can be taken in any order as each is its own topic. Find the current schedule here.
Cowlitz Pud
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Lower Columbia Community Action Council CAP Energy Assistance - Federally funded assistance program that provides money to help low income households to avoid shut off of utility services.
(Appointments are scheduled online) @ www.lowercolumbiacap.org
Address: 1526 Commerce Ave., Longview, WA
Phone: 360-425-3430 ext. 231
Need Help Paying Bills
Website: www.needhelppayingbills.com
MFS Metropolitan Family Service
A Better Way to Borrow
Affordable auto loans for working families in the Portland metropolitan area
WAYS TO WORK
Without reliable transportation for some getting to work can be a challenge and they run the risk of losing their jobs. The ability to access affordable loans to purchase, repair, or refinance a car can be life-changing for working parents. As part of the national Ways to Work program, parents are getting on the road when they need it most.
Lower Columbia CAP
Phone: 360-425-3430 Ext. 265
Email:
Address: 1529 Commerce Ave. Longview
Financial Independence Center
Address: 1808 SE Belmont St., Portland, OR 97214
Phone: 503-232-0007 Ext. 101
Email:
Financial Assistance Contact List
Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Customer Service: 1-877-501-2233
Toll-Free: 1-800-737-0617 Website:
Supplemental Security Income - Social Security
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Financial Medical Assistance
Phone: 1-800-562-3022
Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness Phone: 360-423-0452 Ext. 208