Tools for smart money choices offered

LEWISTON — Are you ready to become more comfortable and confident with money? In this class participants will explore their attitudes and beliefs about money, look at their current financial situation, discuss wise use of credit, and create short and long term financial goals. They will learn money management tools and budgeting ideas to help them meet their financial goals.

Women, Work, and Community will be offering this free five-week training, "My Money Works: Tools for Smart Money Choices," in Lewiston from 5:30-8 p.m. on Wednesdays starting September 12 and ending October 10 at USM -LAC in Lewiston. Class dates are September 12, 19 and 26 and October 3 and 10.

Pre-registration is required; please call Laurie at 753-6612 for more information or to register.

Women, Work, and Community is a statewide nonprofit organization committed to improving the economic lives of Maine women and their families. The organization works with individuals "where they are" and provides them with support, guidance, and the tools they need to take the next steps toward a more promising future.

Women, Work, and Community provides individual assistance and group training in building careers, starting and growing businesses, planning for financial security, and becoming community leaders. All services are free to participants.

For more information on Women, Work, and Community or to register for the workshop call 753-6612 or visit the website at www.womenworkandcommunity.org.