BUDGET COUNSELING | NEKCA
Assists individuals seeking to improve their money management skills in monthly bill paying, debt reduction, savings and credit reports and credit repair. The process generally involves analysis of the individual's income, expenses, debts, taxes and other factors to create a personal financial assessment; development of a budget for basic living expenses. Also offers workshops that address a wide variety of money management issues including banking services, consumer credit lending, and debt consolidation/repayment.
Last Assured
07/25/2024
Physical Address
70 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:00pm
Fax
(802) 334-5249
Application process
By Telephone; Appointment Required
Eligibility
Income Guidelines Apply
Agency info
NEKCA
NEKCA (Northeast Kingdom Community Action) is a regional community action agency that provides low-income residents in Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans Counties with a continuum of case management services, advocacy, and assistance services to support economic independence. NEKCA provides Parent Child Centers that provide a wide range of education and support services for families with children in the Northeast Kingdom. Childhood education services include the Preschool Program and Infant/Toddler Care Programs. Parent education and support services include classes, workshops, support groups, playgroups, family support home visits. Also provided are support services for young parents enrolled in the Reach Up Program. Community services include emergency food shelves; emergency fuel assistance; homeless service; homelessness prevention; free tax filing assistance; budget counseling; holiday assistance, as well as youth services.