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Impact Report
| For plan | Financial Security for All (San Juan County) |
| Date | October 15, 2007, 12:11 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | “Basic Money Management” programs are offered to residents of a local shelter by the Home Economist. The PATH program, or “People Assisting the Homeless”, provides safety, warmth and a chance for new beginnings to its residents. The money management program enables individuals to be better equipped to budget and save their income once they are back on their feet. In eight sessions, one hundred eight PATH residents were trained on paying yourself first, how to set up a monthly budget and financial goal setting. 80% of the participants increased their knowledge of basic money management practices. The Navajo Housing Authority annually enlists the assistance of the home economist to teach money management to low income families living on the Navajo Reservation. Over a series of four lessons at the Ojo Chapter House, forty-seven individuals learned the importance of paying bills on time, tracking their monthly expenses, avoiding unpleasant surprises, putting their money to work, getting more for less and the importance of saving. 70% of these participants now understand basic money management practices. |