Bank On Louisville e-news | February 2014

Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 01/30/2014 08:30 AM EST

Bank On Louisville e-news

BANK ON LOUISVILLE is a comprehensive network of community partners focused on serving the unbanked and underbanked by increasing access to mainstream financial services, products and tools and financial education resources in order to decrease their reliance on expensive, alternative services and increase financial stability.

Brought to you by Louisville Metro Community Services and Revitalization.         February 2014
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Upcoming events

  • Start Fresh! workshop, Feb. 20, 810 Barret Center
  • Free VITA tax preparation, Mondays and Tuesdays in February at 810 Barret Center. Click here for a listing of all VITA sites.
  • Financial Empowerment Services Center open throughout February, 810 Barret Center. Click here for a listing of all available services.

Articles and reports
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The new, improved Start Fresh! workbook is here!

After many months in the making, the newly-revised Start Fresh! workbook is now in the hands of Bank On Louisville participants! View a sample of the student workbook

We are excited to share this improved resource and we thank our current Start Fresh! providers -- Apprisen, Louisville Urban League, and Louisville Metro CSR -- and our Financial Education Committee members and supporters for moving us towards this final product. Stay tuned in the coming months for how we will continue to make Start Fresh! an even more valuable resource in the community. 

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Financial education spotlight

Since July 2013, Bank On Louisville partner and Louisville Metro Government direct deposit partner Fifth Third Bank has been providing monthly "lunch and learn" workshops to Metro employees. To date, they have engaged over 140 individuals in classes around savings, budgeting, retirement planning, and more. 

This month, Fifth Third extended their reach by providing workshops open not only to Metro employees, but also to employees of Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky Dept. of Community Based Services, and the clients and community of Neighborhood Place locations. We thank Fifth Third for their commitment to building a financially-empowered workplace!

Why provide financial education in the workplace? Read more: Financial Wellness Landscape Analysis: An Overview of the Need for Workplace-Based Financial Wellness Programs

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Metro CSR named Assets & Opportunity Network Lead Local Organization

Louisville Metro Community Services and Revitalization, which provides leadership and support for the Bank On Louisville initiative, is the first government member of CFED's A & O Network. Read more...

Also, take advantage of CFED's 2014 Assets & Opportunity Scorecard to find out more about the state of Kentuckians' and Americans' financial security. You can also become a member of the A & O Network to receive updates and participate in learning opportunities.