Empower Your Community. Transform Lives.
Introducing the
Community Financial Empowerment Series®
In every community, there is a powerful desire for financial security. The Community Financial Empowerment Series® (CFES) is Crusaders for Change’s (C4C) trademarked and proprietary program designed to meet that need head-on. We partner with organizations like yours - schools, nonprofits, and community centers - to deliver a proven, impactful program that empowers your members to take control of their financial future.
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This isn't just a class; it's a guided journey led by our credentialed and experienced Accredited Financial Counselors®. We provide a safe, supportive environment where participants learn to manage their money, set meaningful goals, and build lasting financial confidence.
A Comprehensive, Behavioral-Based Approach
CFES is a 5-6-week program, thoughtfully designed to be delivered over a three-month period.
We've crafted a unique hybrid model that combines the power of shared learning with the privacy of one-on-one counseling, ensuring every participant gets the support they need.
Group Workshops & Counseling Sessions:
Facilitated as a cohort in a safe environment. Participants get to learn from each other, realize they are not alone in their struggles, and form a support network of accountability partners. C4C provides all the necessary materials and resources.
Individual/Couples Financial Counseling:
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Provided virtually and one-on-one with a dedicated C4C Financial Counselor. This confidential format is crucial for addressing sensitive, personal topics like past money behaviors, financial traumas, high debt, and poor credit. Your members can deal with their personal finances in a private, non-judgmental space.
What Your Participants Will Achieve
Our curriculum is designed to move participants from financial uncertainty to empowerment.
By the end of the program, they will have the knowledge and tools to:
Gain Financial Clarity
Understand their financial satisfaction and set tangible goals.
Address Money Mindsets
Uncover money traumas and debilitating behaviors that have held them back.
Master Spending & Saving
Create a spending plan and build SMART savings goals.
Conquer Credit & Debt
Learn to pull and review their credit reports, dispute errors, and build a personalized debt repayment plan.
Plan for the Future
Get a better understanding of important topics like taxes, insurance, homebuying, and preventing fraud/scams.
Our program has a track record of success with organizations like Sarah's House, Maryland Reentry Resource Center (MDRRC), and Love Wins, empowering countless individuals on their journey to financial freedom.
Ready to see the impact of CFES?
We Have a Program for Your Needs
We understand that every organization has different goals.
In addition to our core CFES, we also offer:
Financial Counseling Only
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A flexible program where participants can receive up to two one-on-one virtual counseling sessions per month on any topic important to them.
Entrepreneurship Focus
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Our program that includes a specialized session on banking basics, financing, and financial products for aspiring and current entrepreneurs.