Veterans Retreat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

First A.M.E. Church 1522 14th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Contact: Reverend Dr. Carey G. Anderson
fame@fameseattle.org
206-324-3664

“On behalf of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Seattle, the public is invited to attend the 11:00 AM worship service and subsequent Veterans Dinner on November 10, 2019. This event is free and dedicated to those who wear the military uniform and Veterans and families who have served,” states Pastor Carey G. Anderson.

Information will be shared about:

• The King County Veterans Program which serves low-income, homeless, disabled, and at-risk veterans and their families.
• How the Veterans Program can meet the emergency needs of entitled and eligible veterans and their families.
• How the Veteran’s Program provides funding to supplement existing services. This support has continued with King County voters approving the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy in November 2017.
• Other services funded by community-based organizations and nonprofits.
• Learn about other programs from federal and state partners.

This event is in partnership with the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS) to provide navigation assistance through the various Veterans and Senior programs throughout King County. “The ULMS has found that many families are eligible for the Veterans and or Senior property tax exemption but are not taking advantage of this benefit,” per Vice President of Housing and Financial Empowerment, Linda Taylor

“The financial benefits offered will parallel with engagement in learning invaluable resources available to veterans and families, “states Urban Financial Services Coalition (UFSC) Founder and Executive Director Lizzie Martinez Alvarez. The UFSC aim to economically empower Veterans by providing collaborative services that inform, inspire and teach Veterans and their families how to leverage their government benefits. Studies have proven that financial literacy is key to sustaining economic stability.

Representatives from Starbucks Armed Forces Network will also be in attendance.

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Lessons Learned from Hurricane Katrina

CEO, Chair, and Founder

eEnterprises International LLC

 

Immediate Release:  August 29, 2017

CONTACT: Lizzie L. Evans, EMPA’15

http://www.eEnterprisesIntl.com

Phone: 206-660-9295

Email: lizzie@eEnterprisesIntl.com (Inbox Comments)

 

Upon the arrival of the unfortunate morning of Hurricane Katrina’s 12th year anniversary…and still I rise above the flood waters.  The heart-wrenching emotions I’m feeling for my fellow Texans are overwhelming.  Again, the pit of my stomach is saying, “Do.Something.” As I review lessons learned from a capstone paper written in 2015 as a requirement of the Executive MPA program at the University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, I’m encouraged by the progress the current administration has made in terms of emergent collaboration, leading and governing by networks, and the importance of the independent sector.  Now more than ever, the nonprofit industry is reaching out to our communities and private citizens to engage in a national disaster.  “Tweak the Tweet” is Working.  I must admit the “Government is Working” in the worst natural disaster in the State of Texas.  I applaud President Donald Trump’s rapid response to Hurricane Harvey.  Albeit the capstone  PA EX 513 Leading for Legacy with Video was historically-based and written in March 2015, the challenges of leading and governing in a complex crisis are still relevant today.

Please read the publication and prepare to take away notes and solutions to address yesterday’s issues today.  The Urban Financial Services Coalition (www.ufscnet.org) entered a MOU with Operation Hope (www.operationhope.org) and the FDIC (www. fdic.gov), focusing on plans, outcomes, successes and solutions. Emergency financial first aid kits are now circulated to the underserved and unbanked communities. Take the test at http://www.dfrscore.org to see if you are prepared for the next disaster. The local UFSC-Puget Sound Chapter intends to roll out Operation Hope’s Disaster Recovery Financial Planning Workshops during September 2018.  Stay tuned at http://www.ufscps.org for future workshops in the Pacific Northwest.

My personal and intimate prayers go out to all of my family, friends and cohorts in Texas. May God comfort and keep the Gulf Coast citizens in safety.

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Central District Youth With Purpose “Connecting the Dots”

Lizzie L. Evans, EMPA

CEO, Chair, Founder of eEnterprises Intl LLC

 

Community collaboration is Making A Difference.  Join us this evening, August 22nd at The Beauty of Africa as Lizzie Evans addresses gender inequality issues impacting the global economy. Lizzie Evans moved from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA for a corporate relocation with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in 2003.  She received a Bachelor in Business Administration with an emphasis in financial accounting from National University, San Diego, CA in 1990.  She began her corporate career in real estate in Beverly Hills, CA and quickly ascended through the ranks to Controller.  After joining the FDIC in 1998, she became a commissioned bank examiner.  Her love for community and consumer education prompted her to start a local nonprofit. The Urban Financial Services Coalition- Puget Sound Chapter was found in 2007 with encouragement from Rev. Dr. Cecil “Chip” Murray (former pastor) First A.M.E. Church Los Angeles.

Since retirement from the FDIC in 2009, Ms. Evans has volunteered tirelessly providing professional development programs, supporting educational advancement, and promoting economic empowerment to the communities of color at large.  In 2015, Ms. Evans received an Executive MPA degree from the University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy and Governance.  In this program, she researched and wrote a policy paper titled “The Importance of Financial Literacy in Washington K-12 Public Schools. The policy content is reflected in SSB5202 legislation signed by Governor Inslee on May 8, 2015; yes, on her birthday.

Now serving on the Financial Education Public Private Partnership, Lizzie is taking her financial skills, abilities, and knowledge to deliver financial education to high school at-risk students and youth interns throughout Washington State and abroad in Ghana, West Africa.  With the support of the Central District Youth With Purpose community advocate group, Lizzie continues to rise through the financial services industry and independent sector ranks.  She firmly believes financial education and planning is key to economic sustainment.

In her grounding moments, Lizzie enjoys listening to jazz, supporting disabled American veterans, yoga, and journaling for a soon to be released #1 New York Times Bestseller, “Enterprising For Profits.”  She travels throughout the U.S. and abroad to spend quiet time with family and friends. Her favorite quote from her deceased mother, “Nothing Beats a Failure but a Try” is the spark to her flame.

“Teaching locally while reaching globally to sustain economic development.”

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This project is funded in part by a Neighborhood Matching Fund award from Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.

  

 

Every Girl. Everywhere. Period.

April Haberman

Days for Girls International

Edmonds WA Chapter Director

 

Join us on August 22, 2017 at the Columbia Tower Club for an evening with keynote speaker April Haberman and a panel of speakers addressing gender inequity, educational advancement, and economic development in our local communities and abroad in Africa. Seating is limited. Get tiks now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-beauty-of-africa-tickets-24297989942.

April Haberman has been working with women, children and youth for over 15 years in her role as Edmonds WA Chapter Director & US Program and Special Events Director for Days for Girls International, Children’s Pastor, Youth Director, Parenting the Love & Logic Way Facilitator, Co-Founder of Good2BGirl, and as a mother of two teens.

April received the 2015 Young Mother of the Year Award for WA State through American Mothers. In addition, she has been awarded the 2015 Ruby Award by Soroptimist International for making a difference for women through her charitable efforts.

April started the Edmonds WA Chapter for Days for Girls in October of 2013 out of a passion to help homeless girls within her community have adequate access to feminine hygiene. Since the Chapter’s inception, she and her volunteers have distributed over 1,500 DfG kits and thousands of disposable products to keep girls in school, both locally and globally.

April grew up in South Carolina and still considers herself a southern girl. She loves southern food, warmer weather and sweet tea in the summer. She met her husband, a WA native, 25 years ago and has been in WA ever since. She was smitten! She and her husband have called Edmonds home for over 25 years, where they raise their two teens. They find that a sense of community is very important to them, as well as supporting their local church with outreach efforts, & being actively involved in their children’s school.

In her spare time she enjoys walking, hiking, baking, reading and most importantly, spending time with her family.

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This project is funded in part by a Neighborhood Matching Fund award from Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.

WSECU and UFSC Reality and Resource Fair

Washington State Employees Credit Union (WSECU) is facilitating a Financial Reality Fair for the Middle College High School students and we’re looking for volunteers to give us a hand.

What is a Financial Reality Fair, you ask? It’s an educational, interactive simulation event for high school students. Students are given scenarios that place them in the future after completion of a form of secondary education. The simulation gives students an opportunity to experience what life looks like on their own, with financial responsibilities.

Your role as a volunteer will be to assist the students through the simulation at various stations. These valuable events are dependent on participation from our Community Partners like you. With your participation, we are able to offer high schools this valuable experience at no cost. We will be facilitating one session  – 10:00 to 11:30 am.

UFSC Financial Services Resource Fair begins at 12:30 -1:30 in the Northgate MCHS South Classroom on the second floor of the Mall. NEFE Module 6 Insurance: Protect What You Have Handout at the Mosaic Insurance Booth. Visit Go Pluto, Sound Community Bank, WSECU, MassMutual, Future and Focus Dream Catcher Enterprises and KeyBank.

What to bring: Business cards, life experience and a smile!  Refreshments provided by WSECU.

To sign up as a volunteer, please contact Karen Childs. If you are not able to attend, but know someone that you think would be interested in volunteering, please let Karen know. Check in at 9:30 am for a brief training.

Thank you for helping us Make a Difference in our communities. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Karen Childs, CUDE. Community Relations Coordinator, WSECU Community Relations or email kchilds@wsecu.org or call her mobile at: (360) 790-8443.

VA Home Loan – $0 Down

Join us for a complimentary reception in the Holland America Dining Room at the World Trade Center Seattle with hors d’oeuvres and a FREE workshop for Active Duty Military Personnel and Veterans with ID. See the va_event flyer for details.  Register to attend at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/va-home-loan-0-down-tickets-28627918876.

“Since 1944, the Veteran Affairs (VA) has backed over 22 million home loans for Veterans and their families.  The program provides a guaranty for mortgage loans made by private lenders to eligible Veterans.  The guaranty backing effectively eliminates the need for a down payment, helping Veterans afford home ownership.  No other major no-down mortgage program exists in the market today, and typically around 90% of VA loans are obtained with no down payment.  As of September 30, we reached the milestone of over 700,000 home loans guaranteed for the fiscal year 2016.   That 700,000+ figure is the most home loans guaranteed in one fiscal year in the history of the program.

VA continues to modernize the program, reducing time spent in the loan approval process while also improving the accuracy of benefit delivery, Veteran outreach and communication. These improvements have allowed VA to maximize opportunities to promote the attractiveness of the program to lenders, builders, real estate agents and most importantly to our active duty Servicemembers, Veterans, and surviving spouses.

The VA Home Loan program benefit is not a one-time benefit– it’s reusable.  VA loans can be obtained for up to the full appraised value of the home (100% loan-to-value).  In addition, there is the potential for these loans to include up to $6,000 towards improvements for energy efficiency, AND the loan funding fee can be rolled right into the loan balance.  VA waives that funding fee for Veterans who receive VA compensation benefits, those who are service-connected disabled, but serving on active-duty, or those drawing retirement pay. Some surviving spouses are also exempt from the funding fee.

We are proud to say that our VA Home Loan program can also help Veterans who are current homeowners.  Many borrowers are now looking to take advantage of historically low interest rates to refinance their homes.  Just 5 years ago, the average interest rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage was 6%; today that same rate is around 3.5%.  Veterans can reuse their VA benefit to streamline refinance an existing VA loan, often with no money out of pocket.  On these streamline refinance loans, VA requires no appraisal and no credit underwriting, which can be of great assistance to Veterans who may have suffered a minor credit setback, or whose home values may have declined during these past few years.  Last year, a streamline refinance decreased the average Veteran’s interest rate 1.4%, and saved $202 a month in mortgage payments.  Cumulatively, our Veteran borrowers saved over $300M last year!

For Veterans with FHA or conventional loans, VA can also assist with the ‘regular’ refinance program.  Since VA does not charge borrowers upfront or monthly mortgage insurance premiums, refinancing from an FHA loan into a VA loan can save Veteran borrowers a significant amount of money.

We encourage Veterans to seek the advice of a financial professional to determine what mortgage decisions are in their best interest.  Join us at the upcoming workshop for veterans and active duty military personnel.  Mortgage lender Dave Haley of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation to learn how to apply for your next home. Realtor and Principle Manager Peter Badgett of Urban Properties will provide links to some of the most ideal properties on the market for sale.  Alex Collins and Steven Jewell, well-qualified financial experts at Quantified Wealth Advisors will provide insight on the importance of mortgage insurance.

In addition, VA stands ready to assist Veterans who have already obtained a VA home loan.  If you already have a VA loan and are facing financial difficulty, please call to speak to VA loan representatives at 877-827-3702.  In FY16, of all loans that defaulted, 84% were saved from foreclosure.

Veterans may obtain a Certificate of Eligibility for their Home Loan Guaranty benefit online through eBenefits or through their lender:https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage

Learn more about Interest Rate Reduction Refinance (IRRRL) streamline refinance loans (on VA’s website here:  http://www.benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/irrrl.asp).

VA information specific to the Home Loan Guaranty Funding Fees is here:

http://www.benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/purchaseco_loan_fee.asp

Information on the VA Home Loan Guaranty, directly from the Department of Veterans Affairs, is available at eBenefits.  Key program facts can be found here:  http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/  “

Curtis L. Coy

Deputy Under Secretary for Economic Opportunity

Veterans Benefits Administration

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Washington, DC 20420

VA Core Values:  Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence (“I CARE”)

WSECU Reality Fair

UFSC and Starbucks team up with Washington State Employees Credit Union

Unlock the Mystery of Finance

Event: WSECU Reality Fair offered for Middle College High School Students

When: April 22, 2016
Where: Northgate Mall, in the Ben Bridge Jeweler Bay
Address: 401 NE Northgate Way, Seattle, WA 98125
Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

The Reality Fair is a hands-on financial learning experience where students are given a life scenario that includes an education and a new career. After they attend an informational orientation, they are provided a budget sheet requiring them to live within their monthly salary while paying for basics such as housing, utilities, transportation, clothing and food. Of course, there are many temptations for additional spending and students must learn to balance their wants and needs to live on their own. After they have visited all the booths, students calculate costs and then sit down with a financial coach to review their choices.

Having the opportunity to volunteer and help educate youth about financial literacy in a fun and interactive atmosphere is a fulfilling and rewarding experience on so many levels. If you would like to volunteer community hours to participate in the fair as a financial services educator or coach, register now http://www.ufscps.org. Complimentary parking at the Northgate Mall parking lot. Refreshments provided by WSECU.

Event Planning Contact:

Karen Childs, CUDE
Community Relations Coordinator
WSECU Community Relations
P.O. Box WSECU, Olympia WA 98507
kchilds@wsecu.org
http://www.wsecu.org
(800) 562-0999 x35704
Cell: (360) 790-8443
Fax: (425) 348-9505

“We understand the pressure schools face: shortages in resources and time,” Rep. Santos said. “FEPPP makes the integration of financial education throughout K-12 less stressful by providing access to speakers, resources and other assistance.” Get certified in an eEnterprises financial education workshop. We support SENATE BILL 5202 TO INCORPORATE FINANCIAL EDUCATION INTO K-12 LEARNING REQUIREMENTS. Read the press release at Washington Governor Signs Bill Incorporating Financial Education into K-12 Standards.

             

 

Congratulations to UW Veteran of the Month Lizzie Evans (Executive MPA ’15)

Lizzie Evans (Executive MPA ’15) has been selected Veteran of the Month of June by the Veterans Center at the UW for her work raising money for disadvantages youth and efforts on the Hear the Cries of Afrika Luncheon. Her work has led to sponsoring 12 students from the rural villages in Ghana to attend a vocational/high school program at the Liberty Specialist Institute in Koforidua, Ghana. She is founder of the Urban Financial Services Coalition Puget Sound Chapter and the co-founder of the FSC-PS Charitable Foundation. Ms. Evans enlisted in the Marines at age 18 and spent eight years on active duty.

MENTORING IN THE MOMENT

CONTACT: Reverend Dr. Carey G. Anderson
First African Methodist Episcopal (FAME) Church
1522 14th Ave. Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (206) 324-3664
Date: September 21, 2013, Saturday
Email:  pastorcarey@aol.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SEATTLE – Juvenile Justice & Rehabilitation Administration (JJ&RA) would like to invite your organization to the 2013 JJ&RA Region 2 Parole-First A.M.E. (FAME) Church Resource Fair, BBQ, & Classic Car Show tomorrow from Noon until 4:00 p.m. The theme for the day is: “Mentoring in the Moment” because sometimes just being a listening ear or providing a few words of encouragement can go a long way!

One of our goals is to provide greater access to employment, educational, housing, mentoring, internships, and other transitional services and opportunities that help youth/young adults that are on Parole, have No-Parole, or are just “At Risk” of being the perpetrator or victim of future gun violence. Additional goals include reducing recidivism, disproportionate minority contact, the youth unemployment rate, and youth violence in the Greater Seattle/King County area.

“Juvenile Justice & Rehabilitation Administration, FAME Church, and over 36 additional community and private sector sponsors have come together to support and encourage the youth in our community. We want to help guide them towards a more positive direction during a time when they need it the most. We have invited youth from all over the area to this pro-social event and it is our sincere hope that we can collectively help increase their access to opportunities’ that can enhance their lives and their community as well, responds JJ&RA Program Administrator Maurice Ward.”

A wide array of employers, schools, colleges, and social service providers are invited to participate and offer services and opportunities to those who attend such as the Urban Financial Services Coalition (UFSC) – Puget Sound Chapter and long-term stakeholder JPM Chase. The UFSC is the pre-eminent financial services organization that provides professional development, supports educational advancement, and promotes economic empowerment for its members and minority communities at-large.  The UFSC equip youth-at-risk and youth-at-hope from underrepresented communities with customized toolkits necessary to support financial stability and improve the overall quality of life. The UFSC and JPM Chase team mobilize young adults into the financial mainstream by offering immediate banking solutions and structured financial educational workshops.  On the spot banking incentives are offered by JPM Chase.

“We encourage the youth to stop by our exhibit and register for the What’s SUP (Seattle Urban Peeps) new project designed for minority youths from low-moderate income households seeking employment and paid internships. We look forward to working with everyone at this vital community event, states Executive Director Lizzie L. Evans.”

Thank you in advance for your support of this event and of our youth/young adults and families in our communities. We only need a moment of your time to be our partner in the endeavor and/or become a sponsor for this event. Please distribute these attachments:

2013 JJRA Region 2 Parole -FAME Resource Fair Flyer FINAL (09 13 13) (1)

2013 JJRA-FAME Resource Fair Agenda (FINAL) ( 9 13 13)

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UFSC-PS Chapter 9:00 Breakfast Huddle at Columbia Tower Club

April 11, 2013 Virtual Webinar Series “How To Create A Financial Vision Board“  FEATURING Tarra Jackson Founder and President of Prosperity Now Financial Management Services (PNFMS) Tarra Jackson “Madam Money” Founder and President of PNFMS, provides Cashflow & Credit Success Coaching, Financial Educational Seminars, as well as Financial Management Services to consumers & business owners.  Tarra served her community as a tenacious financial coach and lending partner in the position of Executive Vice President of a Financial Institution in Atlanta, GA from 2008 to 2012.  Tarra’s previous executive level experience includes Vice President of Lending of a Credit Union in Delaware and Training Manager & Bank Officer at Bank of America. Tarra has almost 20 years of experience within the financial services industry.  She is an energetic and charismatic public speaker and has been the keynote speaker at numerous national and international conferences, as well as conducted financial educational seminars and other training sessions all over the United States. Tarra’s passion for community reinvestment, financial education and financial empowerment for all, inspired her to author a financial self-help book entitled, “Financial Fornication”, as well as implement “Madam Money’s Financial Boot Camp”, a program that helps individuals learn how to have healthier financial and credit relationships.  Clients of Tarra are appreciative of her real life talk and no nonsense yet compassionate approach to financial coaching. Financial Vision Boards help you to create financial goals that work towards your financial success.  It is a useful and powerful tool that displays images to represent how prosperous you want to be financially in your life to accomplish, fulfill and live the life of your dreams.  Successful people establish a vision or final destination, which determines what their goals will be and how they will accomplish those goals.  It also helps them stay focused and motivated in achieving their goals. Tarra is a proud single mother of a teenage son and currently resides in Atlanta, GA. If you are interested in speaking with her she can be contacted @ info@tarrajackson.com and you can follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or Madam Money Blog Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time/9:00 AM, Pacific Standard Time FREE (Registration Required for Virtual Webinar Materials) UFSC Transformational Thursday Registration – April 11, 2013 – Tarra Jackson For More Information Email: UFSCdevelopment@ufscnet.org Transformational Thursday is a professional development Virtual Tele-Seminar Series for Urban Financial Services Coalition members and those interested in becoming a member

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