PEOPLE'S supports and engages in a variety of free community programs and financial education initiatives. Below are a few of our current activities.
FREE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA)
2012 Schedule
| January 18 - April 17 |
| Tuesday & Wednesday |
4pm - 8pm |
| Thursday |
12:30pm - 4pm |
| Friday |
12:30pm - 5pm |
| Saturday |
9:30am - 2pm |
| No Monday Appointments |
VITA Site
Mandela Gateway Community Room
1350 7th St Oakland CA 94607
Across from West Oakland BART Station
Credit Report Review Sessions
Members meet individually with trained volunteers to learn what is on their credit reports, how to dispute erroneous claims, and how to improve their credit scores.
Financial Workshops & Presentations
Through collaborations with community based organizations, members and potential members have access to workshops on topics ranging from budgeting to credit management and homeownership.
Balance
Balance is a financial literacy online resource available to our members at no charge. Use this link to access the Balance website at any time. When speaking with a counselor, mention that you're a member of People's Federal Credit Union, a division of Self-Help Federal Credit Union.
Community Partners
PEOPLE'S is an active participant in the following collaborations:
- Alameda County Community Assets Network (ACCAN) www.alamedacountycan.org
- Bank on Oakland www.bankonoakland.ca.gov
- EarnIt!KeepIt!SaveIt! Campaign through the United Way of the Bay Area www.earnitkeepitsaveit.org
- West Oakland Community Collaborative and the West Oakland Resiliency Network
To schedule a presentation for your organization, register for a credit report review session, or receive more information on our Community Programs, please contact Sayla at sayla.eisner-mix@peoplesfederalcu.org or 510.267.0450 x.305. |
