Gina Covelli, Director of Community Impact speaks with Wayne Griesbach, Executive Director of the Family Service Association, which houses Consumer Credit Counseling.
*This video was filmed in early March. Family Service Association continues to offer FREE budget counseling and other support through appointments over the phone. Call (920) 458-8840 to make an appointment.
United Way currently invests in the following programs for Family Service Association:
- Budget and Credit Counseling
- Financial Education
Budget and Credit Counseling: The program is a one-on-one comprehensive consultation that concludes with the creation of an action plan which lays out a road map of the steps to success.
79% of budget and credit counseling clients reduced their debt within six months and 65% increased their credit score in the same time frame.
Financial Education: Education for over 30 different financial topics are provided to various non-profits and local employers. An ongoing education opportunity is held every week to the Salvation Army lodge residents at no charge.
83% of clients indicated that financial education gave them a sense of relief from financial stress.
For more news from Consumer Credit Counseling follow them on Facebook @CCCSSheboygan.
Thank You, Wayne and the Family Service Association team for all the work you do for our community!
Consumer Credit Counseling
Mission: We are dedicated to helping individuals and families maintain and achieve financial stability and improve their quality of life. We accomplish this and enhance the community by providing education, counseling, advocacy, and financial management programs.
Contact Information:
1930 N 8th St, Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 458-8840
To learn more, visit the Consumer Credit Counseling website: www.cccsonline.org
Click here to view Lakeshore CAP's partner spotlight from February.
Contact us by emailing info@uwofsc.org or calling 920-458-3425 for more information on how your donation makes a difference in Sheboygan County!