Economic
Empowerment
Empowering families to realize their potential
A little support goes a long way in helping today’s families flourish. Economic and social stressors can make it tough to focus on relationships, finances and parenting. Sometimes it’s hard to know where to turn, especially if you don’t have a strong support network in place. At Metropolitan Family Service, we equip families with the tools to succeed.
Sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know, especially when it comes to managing your money. It only takes a few stumbles to get off course. And it can be really tough to bounce back.
By offering one-on-one consultations and workshops, we help families develop knowledge around budgeting, saving, debt management and credit information.
We coach them on how to set and reach their financial goals. We help them get back on track for a more secure future.
Sandra Jones
Director of Program Collaborations
(503) 232-0007, ext. 104
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
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PORTLAND ELECTRIC WAYS TO WORK
With the increasing popularity of electric cars, MFS is responding by adapting our Ways to Work program to focus on helping underserved communities access lower carbon vehicles (EVs, PHEVs and hybrids) and e-bikes. For over 15 years, MFS’s Ways to Work program has helped low income, credit challenged working families and individuals obtain affordable, safe auto loans, while reducing the purchase price and maintenance costs associated with owning a vehicle.
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Portland Electric Ways to Work Team
(503) 232-0007 x104
SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT COACHING
In partnership with Prosper Portland, provides one-on-one coaching to small business owners whose credit scores affect their ability to borrow and grow their businesses.
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Leah Voit
Economic Justice Coordinator
(503) 232-0007 x103
CASH OREGON
Free Tax Support
MFS CASH Oregon supports Earned Income Tax Credit outreach and free tax preparation programs. We provide low income families and individuals from every community and background in Oregon with the tools and resources to begin building solid financial futures.
MFS CASH Oregon is supported through IRS VITA, and done partnership with AARP Tax-Aide.
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Riley Eldridge
Director
MFS CASH Oregon
(971) 386-3276
YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The MFS Youth Internship Program creates opportunities for young people to engage in impactful activities that contribute to their community. Through work-based learning, connections with local professional mentors, and immersive career exploration experiences, participants not only gain valuable economic empowerment skills. Join us in fostering a dynamic environment where youth actively invest in their community while shaping their own promising futures.
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MORE ABOUT OUR WORK
VIDEO
MFS CASH Oregon - our free tax prep program
Overcoming Barriers featuring our Youth Internship Program
Youth Internship 2022 Graduation created by MFS AmeriCorps member Nat Turiczek
Building the Case for Financial Capability Integration in partnership with Prosperity Now!
MFS Ways to Work - overview of our program
ARTICLES
Coins Club - A class teaching young students financial literacy skills: including currency, forms of exchange, community focused reciprocity. We teach how budgeting and saving applies not just to money, but also to time and energy.
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