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Center for Financial Stability
La Casa’s helps individuals achieve economic security through financial education, employment support, coaching, loans, and free tax services.
HUD Approved Housing Counseling Program
La Casa's is here to guide you on your path to homeownership.
Financial Counseling
Empowering individuals and families through financial counseling, education, and practical support—helping them build credit, manage money, and achieve lasting financial stability.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
Providing free, bilingual tax preparation and guidance to help individuals and households claim their credits and maximize refunds.
Career Employment
Creating pathways to meaningful work by addressing barriers like transportation and career growth.
Loan Program-Powered by Peoples State Bank 
Offering low-interest small-dollar loans to help credit-challenged individuals build credit and achieve lasting financial stability.

Financial Stability Initiative

The Financial Stability Initiative is a collaborative effort, involving both for-profit and nonprofit organizations, that is spearheaded by La Casa de Esperanza. Our primary objective is to support families in achieving financial stability and fostering wealth. Through this initiative, we offer complimentary financial literacy and entrepreneurship education, as well as personalized employment and financial counseling for eligible individuals and families.

Our dedicated team of Initiative Coaches collaborates with clients to identify potential obstacles to financial stability, define specific goals, and determine the necessary resources to progress toward financial freedom. Subsequently, we work together to create and execute a tailored action plan to achieve these objectives. 

The Financial Stability Initiative focuses on providing accessible financial literacy education covering topics, such as:

  • Prudent financial behaviors
  • Protection from predatory financial services
  • Credit repair
  • Budgeting
  • Effective money management
  • Establishing a safety net
  • Comprehensive asset building (including insurance, home purchasing, short-term and long-term investing, pensions, and estate planning)

Why Credit Matters

How To Get and Review Your Free Credit Report
What Is Good Credit?

We offer a special thanks to the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County for their generous support. To see the impact of this program, read José’s story and watch the accompanying short video.

For general information on our Center for Financial Stability and programs, please call La Casa de Esperanza’s main office at (262) 899-6784.

If you’re interested in learning more about the Financial Stability Initiative, please contact Gina Sanchez Juarez by phone at (262) 899-6786 or email at gsanchez@lacasadeesperanza.org.

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