PROSPERITY
CONNECTION
NEWSLETTER

UPDATES, EVENTS AND MORE!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Financial + Fitness Challenge

July 8 - September 2

We need you!
Be a part of an exciting team effort to raise funding for our programs in support of financial equity and inclusion!

Run, walk, or Zumba as you get fit and give back. Set your own goals, ask your friends, family and colleagues to pledge support of your progress. Participate as an Individual or Team.

COACH SPOTLIGHT
Meet one of our all-star financial educators . This month we're featuring our newest coach, Amber Robinson .
July 9, 2020 6:00 p.m.

July 16, 2020 6:00 p.m.

July 23, 2020 6:00 p.m.

July 30, 2020 6:00 p.m.

Please Note: All Excel Center classes are currently offered virtually, due to covid-19. Once registered, attendees will receive an email with a link to join the WebEx online meeting for the day/time indicated.
ABOUT PROSPERITY CONNECTION
MISSION
To promote economic success for everyone in the St. Louis region by providing financial education and access to reliable financial products and services.

VISION
Prosperity Connection envisions an equitable community where everyone has the access, skills, tools, and confidence to achieve their financial aspirations.

VALUES

Integrity: We are reliable and true to our mission through transparent and ethical action.

Equity: We advocate for and build systems and relationships that overcome barriers of bias.

Community: We strive to build a culture of openness and belonging among our staff, neighbors, and partners.

Respect: We relate to individuals with dignity across all social and economic identities.

Empathy: We are dedicated to walk with everyone on their unique journey in life.

WELCOME
TO OUR FIRST NEWSLETTER
Stay Connected to the Prosperity Connection Team! Watch for events and ways to stay involved, stories of success from our clients, and exciting updates and messages from our staff and partners
How Prosperity Connection has adapted to the Covid-19 pandemic?

Prosperity Connection is committed to fulfilling our mission no matter what. For the safety of our staff, clients, and community, we have transitioned to online classes and distance one-on-one financial coaching.

We are doing better than ever! Unexpectedly, with the move to online, we are now able to increase access to our classes to those who were not able to attend in person due to scheduling conflicts, transportation, or other impediments.

Classes are still available live for an interactive experience; however most classes are recorded and available on demand as well via our brand new YouTube Channel . (SUBSCRIBE FOR UPDATES)

We have also pivoted to create content and provide resources to specifically address financial needs that have arisen due to Covid -19.

We are committed to helping our clients and providing them with the tools and resources they need to keep their financial goals on track as much as possible in these difficult times.
Watch Now: Protecting Your Finances
During Covid-19
COMMUNITY NEEDS SURVEY

Community Check-in! Our Financial Education Coaches are currently assessing the needs our community during and beyond the  covid-19  pandemic.

Your input will help direct us to create a live Question and Answer segment and focus on financial related topics that you need us to address the most.

Will you help us by taking no more than 5 minutes to fill in a few (totally anonymous) questions?

REDDOUGH MONEY CENTER CASHES STIMULUS CHECKS
As the second wave of stimulus checks are being received via mail,  RedDough Money Center  by Prosperity Connection is reminding customers and partners that we are here to help our community access safe, affordable banking services.

RedDough will cash all Government-Issued Checks (i.e. Social Security, disability, IRS tax refund, and COVID-19 stimulus) at either of our two locations. Individuals must present valid identification (MO or IL issued driver’s license or ID, passport, military ID, or Green Card).

The processing fee for check cashing is 1% of the face value of the check (minimum charge of $1).
FINANCIAL FACTS
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Credit Tip Tuesday from St. Louis Builds Credit
Having a mix of credit types can show that you can manage all types of credit because you use them differently. Installment credit (like a car or student loan) involves paying a set amount every month, while revolving credit (like a credit card) shows more responsibility in how you manage and control how much you use and pay back every month.
St. Louis Builds Credit (STLBC) is a citywide credit building initiative that seeks to use credit building as a lever to open doors for St. Louisans to achieve a prime credit score, build wealth, and promote financial health. We believe that credit building can be a tool for tackling income inequality and decreasing the racial wealth gap. Our vision is that credit is a force that brings about financial justice and economic dignity for every St. Louisan.

STLBC is led by Prosperity Connection in partnership with Equifax Foundation, Dutchtown South Community Corporation, Justine PETERSEN, and Small Business Empowerment Center.
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Prosperity Connection is a 501 (c)(3) designated public charity [Tax ID: 80-0444131].