Empower Your Wallet: Community Financial Wellness Series 2026

Join us at Aurora Township Youth Services on April 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM (Central Time) for a fun and friendly session all about boosting your financial know-how. Whether you want to save more, budget better, or just get smarter with your money, this event is for you. Come hang out, learn some cool tips, and take charge of your wallet!

Hosted by Aurora Township, Everlasting Word Church (AAHC), Trustee Jerria Donelson -Riley

Info: Money Mindset & Budgeting

Understand Where Your Money Goes

If you don’t control your money, it will control you.

This quick, high-impact session helps you take back control by showing you exactly where your money is going—and how to manage it with purpose.

You’ll Learn:

• How your money mindset affects your finances
• A simple way to track every dollar
• How to build a real-life budget that works
• The difference between needs vs. wants
• How to stay on top of your cash flow

You’ll Walk Away With:

• A clear view of your spending habits
• A simple budgeting system you can start now
• More confidence and control over your money

No fluff. Just practical tools you can use immediately.

Info: Credit & Debt Strategy

Learn How to Improve Your Credit Score

Your credit score is not just a number—it’s a financial gatekeeper.

This session breaks down how credit really works and gives you a clear strategy to improve your score and manage debt the right way.

You’ll Learn:

• What actually makes up your credit score
• How to increase your score step-by-step
• The right way to use and manage credit cards
• How to tackle debt strategically
• Common mistakes that hurt your credit

You’ll Walk Away With:

• A clear understanding of your credit profile
• Action steps to start improving your score immediately
• A smarter approach to managing and reducing debt

No confusion. Just a clear plan to move your credit forward.

Info: Banking, Saving & Investing

Build Financial Stability

Stability doesn’t happen by chance—it’s built with the right systems.

This session shows you how to use banking tools, saving strategies, and simple investing concepts to create a strong financial foundation.

You’ll Learn:

• How to choose and use the right bank accounts
• Smart ways to build and protect your savings
• The basics of investing (without the overwhelm)
• How to create systems that grow your money over time
• Common mistakes that slow down financial progress

You’ll Walk Away With:

• A clear plan to strengthen your financial foundation
• Simple strategies to start saving consistently
• Confidence to begin building long-term wealth

No guesswork. Just practical steps to build real stability.

Info: Pathway to Homeownership

Turn Financial Preparation into Ownership

Homeownership is not out of reach—it’s a process.

This session connects the dots between your finances and buying a home, giving you a clear path from preparation to ownership.

You’ll Learn:

• What it really takes to become mortgage-ready
• How credit, income, and savings impact your buying power
• The step-by-step homebuying process
• Available down payment assistance programs
• How to avoid common first-time buyer mistakes

You’ll Walk Away With:

• A clear roadmap to start your homeownership journey
• Understanding of programs that can help you buy sooner
• Confidence to move from planning to action

No confusion. Just a clear path to ownership.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Aurora Township Youth Services, 313 Gale Street, Aurora, United States

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