Flint and Detroit, MI – Communities First, Inc., a local nonprofit, invites community members to participate in free Show Me the Money Day events. Hosted in partnership with CEDAM, Show Me the Money Day kicks off tax season and promotes access to free financial resources, affordable financial products and services and financial education classes.
Financial education workshops will explore topics like getting ready for tax season, building wealth, estate planning and resources for small businesses. All sessions will be hosted live on the Communities First, Inc. Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/communitiesfirstinc) or YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFO_STbFD2SyzblyPDs5gXg). Participants are encouraged to submit their questions in real time using the chat features. Workshops will feature special insights from industry professionals including certified accountants, tax preparation specialists, attorneys and financial planners.
Session details include:
- Feeling Taxed? Tax Preparation Resources, at 12 p.m. February 17 –With guest speakers including AC Brown, CPA and Derocha Clemmons, VITA provider at Wayne Metro. Watch the recording of the session here (https://youtu.be/QYeuuQJ8l7c)
- Get Your Business in Order!-at 12:00 p.m. March 14, 2022
With guest speakers including representatives from Huntington Bank, 100k Ideas, Michigan Women Forward and AC Brown, CPA.
- Think Long – Wealth Building Strategies, at 12 p.m. April 7
With guest speakers including representatives from Fifth Third Bank.
- Leaving a Legacy, at 12 p.m. April 21,
With guest speakers including representatives from K&C Consultants, PLLC – Carla Blakey and Kim McGary
“We are happy that we can offer a safe, supportive discussion for Detroit and Flint residents to get their questions answered live.” said Glenn Wilson, president/CEO of Communities First, Inc. Wilson continued, “Everyone deserves access to financial tools, resources and experts that can positively impact their financial wellbeing and generate hope regarding their financial future.”
CFI is also partnering with local organizations hosting food giveaways in Flint and Detroit to distribute additional resources.
Starting February 17, a free financial resource guide was made available on the CFI website (www.communitiesfirstinc.org).
This opportunity is made possible through the generous support of Huntington Bank.
About Communities First, Inc. (CFI)
Communities First, Inc. is a nonprofit Community Development Corporation. Headquartered in Flint, CFI serves over 35,000 community members across Michigan and Indiana. CFI’s mission is to build healthy, vibrant communities through economic development, affordable housing, and innovative programming. More information about Communities First, Inc. can be found at www.communitiesfirstinc.org.
About CEDAM
CEDAM is a nonprofit trade association serving the community economic development (CED) industry in Michigan. Our members are nonprofit affordable housing developers, Main Street organizations, Community Development Corporations (CDCs), Community Development Organizations (CDOs), community foundations, local governments and municipalities as well as many other types of organizations working to ensure their communities are financially empowered, equitable and vibrant. Find more information about CEDAM at wwww.cedammichigan.org
