Rainier Valley community members are invited to attend Financial Fitness Day on Sat., April 2, from 10 am to 3 pm at Rainier Community Center (4600 38th Ave.).
The free event is sponsored by Seattle-King County Asset Building Collaborative, with more than two dozen community partners providing a wide array of free services to help people understand, manage and improve their financial situations.
Organizers said in an email last week that Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn is planning to attend.
Financial Fitness Day will offer one-on-one help filing tax returns, printing and analyzing free credit reports, opening bank accounts, creating a household budget, developing a plan to get out of debt, working with a financial planner, applying for public benefits (food, utilities, child care, health insurance, social security), learning how to start a business, and shredding confidential documents.
Services will be provided by experts, including attorneys, financial planners, housing counselors, credit counselors, public health workers, and volunteer tax preparers. Workshops will be offered throughout the day on a variety of financial topics, such as how to adapt to a reduced household income, bankruptcy, ID theft, and other relevant issues.
Go here for more information or to register. Registration is strongly encouraged for those who need childcare or language interpretation or American Sign Language services.
Free Tax Help at Local Libraries:
The Seattle Public Library, AARP and United Way are collaborating to offer free tax preparation through April 15 at two Southeast Seattle Library locations. This service is free and available to all individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Drop-in tax help is offered on a first come, first served basis. To schedule an appointment in advance, call or visit one of the following locations:
- Columbia City Branch (4721 Rainier Ave. S.) 206-386-1908 Wed., Feb. 2 – Wed., April 13. Call or visit the branch to make an appointment, no drop-ins. 11 am to 3 pm Wednesday; 11 am to 3 pm Saturday.
- Rainier Beach Branch (9125 Rainier Ave. S.) 206-386-1906 Sat., Feb. 12 – Sat., April 9. Drop-ins are welcome, or call the branch to make an appointment.
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