Updated
Updated · KTBS · Jun 10
Shreveport Financial Empowerment Center Relaunches Free 1-on-1 Counseling at 902 Olive St.
Updated
Updated · KTBS · Jun 10

Shreveport Financial Empowerment Center Relaunches Free 1-on-1 Counseling at 902 Olive St.

1 articles · Updated · KTBS · Jun 10

Summary

  • Shreveport residents can now book free one-on-one financial counseling through the relaunched Financial Empowerment Center, now operating under Catholic Charities of North Louisiana at 902 Olive St.
  • The center, backed by the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, aims to help individuals and families manage inflation, rising costs and other economic strain with certified advisors.
  • Advisors set immediate, short-, medium- and long-term goals before clients leave and schedule follow-up sessions to track budgeting, credit, cash flow and financial planning progress.
  • Catholic Charities said the relaunch broadens services it had previously tied to rent and utility assistance, adding support for long-term stability and legacy planning.

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