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Financial Empowerment Center at South County Government Center

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Mission

The mission of the Financial Empowerment Center at South County Government Center is to enable individuals and families in the National Capital Area to put themselves in charge of their future by achieving greater financial stability for themselves and their households through direct access to no-cost, high-quality financial services and guidance.

To achieve this mission we will:

Convene best in class partners to provide the following services:

  • Financial Coaching
  • Small Business Coaching
  • Housing Counseling
  • Free Tax Preparation
  • Financial Workshops
  • Small Business Workshops
  • Credit Help
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About

United Way NCA Financial Empowerment Centers offer direct access to high-quality financial services and guidance in a welcoming, professional environment at no cost.

Individuals and families who have struggled to find solutions with traditional institutions will have a trusted resource in these centers to help them gain greater control over their personal finances.

By providing a convenient pathway to these solutions, the Financial Empowerment Centers are helping to realize one of United Way NCA’s most critical objectives — enabling members of the community to achieve greater financial stability for themselves and their households.

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PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

  • Britepaths
  • Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services
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HOW TO HELP

  • Volunteer as a financial coach
  • Volunteer as a volunteer free tax preparer
  • Raise awareness about the importance of financial stability in our community
  • Donate to our work.
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FOUNDING PARTNER

The Financial Empowerment Center at South County Government Center is made possible by the generous support of:

Financial Empowerment Center at South County FAQs

  • What is a Financial Empowerment Center?

    Financial Empowerment Centers are one-stop shops that provide services designed to help individuals and families advance on a path toward financial stability.

  • Where is the Financial Empowerment Center located?

    The Financial Empowerment Center at South County is located at 8350 Richmond Highway, Suite 125, Alexandria, VA 22309.

    For more information go to: https://soco.financialempowermentcenters.org

  • How much does it cost to participate?

    There is no cost to become a Financial Empowerment Center client. Although, in rare instances a nominal cost may be required for some specialized services.

  • What is United Way NCA’s role?

    We convene and partner with best in class service providers to fundraise, collect data, and assist with branding and communication.