PCHA has joined with the Wealth Building Coalition to offer free Financial Education Workshops at PCHA’s Central Office located at 11479 Ulmerton Road in Largo.  The two-part workshop series will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Tuesday, September 20th and from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Thursday, September 29th, 2011.

By participating in the Financial Education Workshop, participants will gain an understanding of the various types of financial institutions, will learn the fundamentals of a checking and savings account, and will learn how to better manage their finances.  Once the participant completes both of the required workshops they will receive a Bank on St. Pete (BOSP) Certificate.  This BOSP certificate will allow the participant to begin a banking relationship, regardless of their previous banking history, from a select list of financial partners.  

PCHA has partnered with the Community Service Foundation to offer free Household Budgeting Seminar’s at PCHA’s Central Office located at 11479 Ulmerton Road in Largo.  The two-part seminar series will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, September 15th and from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, September 22nd, 2011. 

By participating in the budgeting seminars, participants will learn how to complete a budget plan based on household income and monthly expenses.  The budgeting seminars are for anyone who desires to save money and gain better control over their finances.