Friends for Financial Freedom
United Way Financial Stability Partner
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Who Are They?
Friends for Financial Freedom is a United Way of Southeast Mississippi sponsored initiative dedicated to building a continuum of services that encourages and supports prosperity for our most financially challenged citizens. The program offers services that provide families the means to become self-sufficient and improve their quality of life. It strives to serve clients and all citizens with the highest level of professionalism, compassion and respect. Friends for Financial Freedom is dedicated to helping people achieve a greater sense of community ownership. Asset development is an important strategy to help low-income families enter the economic mainstream and become more vital community members.
What Does United Way's Funding Do?
United Way provides funding to cover the operational expenses of the programming, including staff compensation, materials and other support.
The Impact of Your United Way Investment
Through this United Way program, individuals and families are able to obtain economic stability by finding a balance between income and expenses, helping them become more self sufficient.
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United Way at Work
Quotes from program participants
“The class put everything in perspective. It showed me where to go to get help and how to make good decisions. Meeting one-on-one showed me how to apply what we learned in class to my situation. I was able to pay-off my pay day loan and my title loan. I now have some goals and a plan for the future.”
-Abby Fotenot – Graduated from RealCents Money Management in November 2010
“It was very enriching! It taught me how to handle my income and expenses. The teachers were great. It was an insightful class. Before the class and starting to meet one-on-one, I did not have a system on how to handle my bills and money. Now I have a system and am saving each week. It has been a big stress relief to have control over my money.”
-Marvin Cavaness – Graduated from RealCents Money Management in February 2011