The Advancement Project

To be considered eligible, you must:

• have completed YWCA’s Basic Money Management Course or a money management class that covers budgeting and credit
• be low- to moderate- income
• be employed at least part-time or have another source of income
• be motivated to improve your finances
• not be in a current financial crisis — such as foreclosure, eviction, bankruptcy
• be ready to commit your time

You will be paired with a coach who has completed the YWCA Evanston North Shore’s volunteer financial coaching training. Participants and coaches will meet according to their schedules. Monthly coaching sessions for a minimum of six months are encouraged and coaching pairs are encouraged to communicate on their progress outside of coaching sessions.

Specifically, as a participant you will:

• identify a financial goal
• identify obstacles to financial goal achievement and strategies to overcome them
• practice strategies
• receive regular support and guidance from your coach
• be eligible for incentives

How will you be successful?

• Have a positive attitude
• Be willing to try to new ideas
• Be dependable
• Be on-time

• monthly coaching sessions for a minimum of six months
• monthly financial workshops
• updates on progress outside of coaching sessions

After coaching is completed, staff will follow-up with participants at three month intervals for one year to check-on progress and provide needed support. This is optional.