Financial Literacy Events by Date

03/20/2010

RealSense Prosperity Campaign "Super Saturday Tax Assistance event"

WorkSource - Gateway office
5000 Norwood Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32206

Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink’s office has partnered with the Realsense Prosperity Campaign and the Internal Revenue Service to promote awareness about free tax preparation services available for low-to-moderate income families to improve the financial outlook for Northeast Florida citizens.

The event will include free tax preparation (current, amended and retroactive back 3 years) and connect struggling families with resources and assistance. The Department's informational booth will include insurance and financial information and staff will conduct unclaimed property searches from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Tiffany Reeves
(904)798-5817

03/23/2010

Asset Development Summit for Persons with Disabilities

Joseph P. D'Alessandro Office Complex
2295 Victoria Ave, Fort Myers, Fl. 33901

ASSET DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES for Lee, Collier, hendry and Glades Counties.

Join the conversation with partners from the Asset Development and Disability Community to share and create opportunities for economic empowerment for persons with disabilities.
Date: March 23, 2010

Time: 8:30AM - 12:30PM

*Free parking is available for all office visitors in the parking lots outside the garage*

Please RSVP to Michael Roush at 727-278-1352 or mroush@ndi-inc.org.

*If you require an ADA accommodation in order to participate in the meeting please contact Michael Roush at mroush@ndi-inc.org or 727-278-1352 with your request at least one week in advance of the meeting.

Terry Cerullo
(239) 461 -4019

United Way Center for Financial Stability (UWCFS) Staff Training about financial literacy

United Way Center for Financial Stability / South Florida Urban Ministries
11500 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33416

This meeting is intended to provide staff training on financial literacy topics. The presentation will include discussion about consumer protection services and resources offered by the Florida Department of Financial Services. Other topics include money saving insurance and financial tips for consumers, and why it is important to verify before you buy.

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Victoria Williams, Consumer Outreach Coordinator
(561) 578-7204

03/25/2010

Identity Theft

Palm Coast Community Center
Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast, FL

The Florida Department of Financial Services, in partnership with the City of Palm Coast, will present an Identity Theft workshop for the residents of Palm Coast and Flagler County.

Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the nation and this workshop will discuss identity theft schemes and how to avoid them.

The program will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Randell Brown
(386) 323-0914

03/26/2010

Veterans Rights & Benefits

Cape Coral Library - Lee County Library System
821 S.W. 39 th Terrace, Cape Coral, Fl. 33914

The Military Affairs Council of Lee County and the American Red Cross of Lee County invites your organization to participate in a day of networking, exploring and learning. The purpose of this event is to gather information that will help supply our returning veterans, active duty personnel and their families with the resources, contacts, and means to adjust and succeed in civilian life.

Community, active military and veterans organizations are welcome to send up to three people. With advance notice, sufficient tables and chairs will be provided for any organization that would like to display their information.

Event Date and Time: Friday 26 March 2010, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Dealine for RSVP is 12March2010. Please call the Red Cross office 239 -278- 3401 or email the red Cross afc@arclcc.org to make your reservations.

Terry Cerullo
(239) 461- 4019

03/27/2010

First Time Homebuyer Workshop - LIFT

Life Improvement For Tomorrow house
1910 S. Olive Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

The topics of Homeowner Insurance, tips to avoid predatory lending and how to "Verify Before You Buy" will be discussed by representatives from the Florida Department of Financial Services from 1:15 p.m. until 2:15 p.m.

The total Workshop is all day Saturday, with a full day of education from early morning until late afternoon. Attendees will be given a certificate that is needed when a consumer uses SHIP (Statewide Housing Initiative Program) funds to assist in buying their first home, or to people that have not been homeowners in the past 3 years. The class is required for grant funding recipients.

Pre-registration is suggested by calling Executive Director Mike Williams at (561) 868-7026.

Victoria Williams
(561) 578-7204

04/10/2010

First Time Homebuyer Workshop - CCCS @ WPB

Consumer Credit Counseling Service building
700 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

The Florida Department of Financial Services is partnering with Consumer Credit Counseling Service to provide a comprehensive training class about buying your first home. Attendees will be given a certificate that is needed when a consumer uses SHIP (Statewide Housing Initiative Program) funds to assist in buying their first home, or to people that have not been homeowners in the past 3 years. This segment begins at 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. and will cover homeowners insurance, predatory lending and how to verify before you buy. The class is scheduled to be held for several hours on Saturday.

Pre-registration is required by calling Consumer Credit Counseling Service @ (561) 515-2326.

Victoria Williams, Consumer Outreach Coordinator
(561) 578-7204