Financial Futures Programs

What we do

We offer financial skill building to residents of Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties. If your priority is learning more about money management, building your financial stability, or increasing household assets, Financial Futures can help! We offer four programs:

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Personal Finance: small classes and one-on-one coaching to help you develop strategies for budgeting, saving money, paying down debt, building credit, and setting and achieving financial goals.

Micro Business Development Program: one-on-one counseling, technical assistance, classes, and workshops to help you start, sustain, and expand your small business.

Financial Education for New Americans: learn, discuss, and access resources regarding financial life in the United States with others who speak your language.

Financial Futures Intake Form

Eligibility

All services are free to those who meet our income eligibility qualifications (must make less than number indicated on chart for your household size to qualify for free services). See the chart below for program specific requirements:


Household

A household refers to all members that you live with (aside from roommates). When referring to how many live in your household, include yourself. Your significant other, child, and parents are a part of your household; your roommates or friends are not.

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Rachel Goldstein
Program Director
rgoldstein@cvoeo.org
802-860-1417 x 121

Sofija Sir 
Administrative Coordinator
ssir@cvoeo.org

802-860-1417 x 112

Shiferaw Gemeda
Program Manager,
Financial Empowerment for New Americans Program sgemeda@cvoeo.org
802-860-1417 x 117

John Gergely

John Gergely
Business Counselor,
Micro Business Development Program
jgergeley@cvoeo.org

802-860-1417 x 120

Simeon Geigel

Simeon Geigel
Business Counselor,
Micro Business Development Program
sgeigel@cvoeo.org
802-860-1417 x 116

Jen Myers
Financial Energy Coach 
jmyers@cvoeo.org

802-860-1417 x 113

Pacifique Nsengiyumva
Business Coach, Community Navigator Pilot Project
pnsengiyumva@cvoeo.org

802-860-1417 x 118

Ilir Hasa
Financial Coach
ihasa@cvoeo.org

802-860-1417 x 304