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2022 Financial Literacy Award from Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
Racine FEC Managers Dasheika Kidd and Vicky Selkowe attended the award ceremony held in the State Capitol on April 21, 2023, and are pictured here with Governor Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers. Know More
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For the 2nd year in a row, the City of Racine Financial Empowerment Center was honored with a Financial Literacy Award from Governor Tony Evers! FEC Co-Managers Vicky Selkowe and Dasheika Kidd traveled to the State Capitol to participate in the award ceremony with winners from across the state.
Since the #RacineFEC opened in late 2020, our hardworking professional financial counselors have helped 360 City residents eliminate almost $470,000 in debts, increase credit scores, build their savings, get banked, and learn new, empowering tools to take control of their finances and their financial futures.
We're honored to receive this recognition from Governor Evers and grateful to our national partners at the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund for bringing the City of Racine, On the lake into this transformational work!
Spread the word about the #RacineFEC to your networks! It's completely FREE, confidential, secure, and available to ALL City of Racine residents age 18+. www.racinefec.org
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Getting a tax refund? Or facing a tax bill? Either way, the City of Racine Financial Empowerment Center's professional, certified financial counselors can help you make a plan so you either use that refund to achieve your financial goals, or make sure you can pay what's owed. The #RacineFEC is 100% free, confidential, secure, 1:1 financial counseling available for all City of Racine residents age 18+. Get started today and let us help make tax time a little easier. #GROWRacine
At the City of Racine Financial Empowerment Center, we love helping City residents reach their goals! The #RacineFEC is open to ALL City of Racine residents age 18+ with no income restrictions - and you can have as many 1:1 financial coaching sessions as you need, all 100% FREE, confidential, and professional!
Get started today by visiting www.racinefec.org/make-an-appointment/ to make your first appointment. You can also just scan the code below with your phone or call to make an appointment! #GROWRacine #CityofRacineBuying your first home can be challenging, but City of Racine Financial Empowerment Center counselors are here to help equip you with the knowledge & skills necessary to be successful throughout your homebuying journey.
Racine FEC counselors can help you get on the path to the credit score and savings you need to make owning a home a reality. And the best part is that the counseling is absolutely free!
Make an appointment today: www.racinefec.org/