Budgeting and Credit/Debt Management

Empower New York
Empower NY has partnered with Cornell Cooperative Extension to provide workshops for households. The benefits for your household are many!

Exploring Credit/Debt Management Workshop
This workshop provides information on selecting and using credit wisely, strategies for paying down debt, obtaining and reviewing a credit report, and undestanding a credit score. Participants receive free credit management tools.
Workshops:
January 17 , 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
February 28, 6:30 pm to 8:30pm
May 9, 6:30 pm to 8:30pm

Save Dollars, Save Energy
The best way to reduce your energy bills is to reduce the amount of energy used. This workshop will explore many ways to reduce your energy bills through no cost and low-cost conservation methods. You can decide which ideas will work for you and how much you can save. You will receive an assortment of energy saving items.
Workshops:
January 16, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
February 8, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
April 17, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Making Ends Meet
This workshop provides an overview of the process for developing and using a household spending plan. Also explore ways to maximize resources and reduce energy use. Participants will receive a free money management kit.
Workshops:
January 24, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
March 6, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
March 13, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
May 2, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

All workshops are fun, free, and open to the public. Bring a friend.

Please register ahead so we can have enough materials ready for you! Call our office today at 585-394-3977 Ext. 409 or 425 to sign up for the date and time that works best for you or to answer any questions.