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Resources for quarter three
Youth Savings Week, Aug. 7-9:
Join us for Youth Savings Celebration August 7-9, 2024!
Enjoy out-of-this-world crafts, snacks, and giveaways at Everence Federal Credit Union. During this event we will give $5 to kids and teens who deposit at least $15 to their new or existing youth savings accounts. Also learn about our new rewards program and start earning points! On Thursday evening all Everence Federal Credit Union locations will be open from 5-7 p.m. for a night of special-themed activities and a finance lesson for teens that will be astronomically informative and fun! Learn more at everence.com/youth-savings-celebration.
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FreedUp: Everence® is offering a new stewardship training program. The FreedUp program is a way for everyone to get their finances in order – and gain a deeper faith perspective on your money. Everence facilitators will lead the group sessions, including the first get-acquainted session.
There are two upcoming options for participants to choose from:
- Tuesdays at 2 p.m. ET beginning Aug. 20; ending Oct. 1
- Mondays at 8 p.m. ET beginning Oct. 7; ending Nov. 18
Register at everence.com/partners.
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Scam Awareness Webinar: Learn how to outsmart the scammers and protect your finances. In this webinar, you’ll discover how to recognize the most common forms of scams and fraud, how to reduce your risks, and how to respond if fraud occurs. Tune in on July 25 at 2 p.m. ET, with Steve Bustos, Everence Stewardship Consultant, and Kim Miller, Partner Relationship Specialist for LSS. Register at everence.com/partners.
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The resources from Quarter 2 will continue to be available to for reference and use but are considered archived. These resources will not be referenced on your Quarter 3 report.
Resources from quarter two
Teaching children faith and finance: Teaching lessons of stewardship can start young and in the home! Everence and Financial Choice are here to provide resources and encouragement on your parenting journey. Read more here.
Better Halves: This programming is for engaged or newly married couples. Talking about money isn’t easy. This assessment is designed to help! Truth is, we need to have this conversation if we are to understand our relationship with money – so that we control it, rather than it controlling us and our relationships.
Looking for a guided experience? Lana Miller, Stewardship Consultant, and Steve Burkholder, Financial Consultant, are hosting webinars May 28 and June 11 at 7 p.m. ET. Register at everence.com/partners.
You can also access the participant guide to go through the program on your own as a couple.
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Real world money webinar: Get ready to tap into some unexplored, real-world financial wisdom. Do you ever ask yourself questions like, “How much money do I need?” Join this Everence webinar on Tuesday, April 30 at 7 p.m. for an interactive conversation about financial health. Register at everence.com/partners.
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Budgeting for the unexpected webinar: You never know when a financial emergency will happen – don’t let surprises derail your financial plans. Discover practical strategies to safeguard your finances against unforeseen expenses. On May 23 at 2 p.m. ET, Steve Bustos, Everence Stewardship Consultant, and Kim Miller, Partner Relationship Specialist for LSS, will present a webinar called “Budgeting for the Unexpected.” Register at everence.com/partners.
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Resources from quarter one
Everence College Scholarships Everence offers college scholarship opportunities for you or your children. Eligible students can be chosen to receive scholarships of $3,000, $2,000 or $1,000 for the coming academic year. Applications are accepted through Feb. 28. Visit everence.com/college-scholarships to download the application.
New to managing money? Get off on the right foot by creating a budget, which compares your income and expenses, helping you live within your means. Learn more from this free budgeting guide and track you money with this cash flow plan template, both from faith-based Everence.
Financial issues? Start to tackle debt or other money issues by getting counsel. Financial Choice, a free service thanks to our church’s partnership with faith-based Everence, connects you with a counselor who walks with you in addressing financial difficulties. Learn more at everence.com/Financial-Choice or call 877-809-0039.
FreedUp – Everence® is offering a new stewardship training program. The FreedUp program is a way for everyone to get their finances in order – and gain a deeper faith perspective on your money. Everence facilitators will lead the group sessions, including the first get-acquainted session. There are several days of the week and times to choose from so you can find a time that fits your schedule. Register at everence.com/national.
- Mondays at 8 p.m. ET, starting Jan. 29, 2024
- Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET, starting Jan. 30, 2024
- Wednesdays at 2 p.m. ET, starting Jan. 31, 2024
- Saturdays at 11 a.m. ET, staring Feb. 3, 2024