The path to sustainability will be easier with more financial knowledge. There are a variety of organizations, which provide education and coaching on finances and budgets.

 
The following are iPhone budgeting programs:

You need a budget
Simple
EveryDollar
Toshi
Mint
Qcapital
Mvelopes
 
The Women’s Resource of Greater Houston 
713-667-4493
730 N. Post Oak Rd., Suite 204, Houston, TX 77024
Your Life Finance Classes; 5 locations, English and Spanish
Your Life Financial Coaching 
 
Alliance for Multicultural Community Services - Financial Opportunity Center (w/United Way THRIVE) 1 on 1 financial coaching and asset building,  
SBA Micro Loans, Twin Savings accounts (up to $300)
Wesley Givan; 713-776-4700 x121; Email 
6440 Hillcroft Ave. Houston, TX 77081
 
People’s Trust Federal Credit Union - Money Management financial management tool.  Phone app for banking.
713-428-3200 or 800-321-2411
P.O. Box 4511, Houston, Texas 77210

Credit Coalition
3300 Lyons Ave #203A
Houston, Texas 77020
713-224-8100
Classes: Pre-Purchase and Financial Education: “Fundamentals of Good Credit”
Post-Purchase Education: “Life As A Homeowner”, Foreclosure Intervention Counseling and Community Outreach, Reverse Mortgage Counseling, Community Financial Education, Pre-Purchase Counseling, One-on-One Credit Counseling, Financial Coaching
 
Chinese Community Center - Financial Opportunity Center – Financial coaching, job improvement, and growing assets.
9800 Town Park Dr.
Houston, TX 77036
713-271-6100

Baker Ripley - Multiple locations with multiple services
713-667-9400
 
5th Ward CDC (Community Redevelopment Corporation) – Home ownership
4300 Lyons Ave #300
Houston, TX 77020
713-674-0175
 
Houston Area Urban League - Financial Education Workshop - The Financial Literacy Program assists families with developing and maintaining a budget, basic understanding of their finances and FREE credit analysis. Classes are held from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (In English)
5320 Griggs Road
Houston, TX 77021
281-220-6030

1301 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77002 
713-393-8700

Easter Seals Greater Houston - Financial coaching and multiple financial courses. 
713-838-9050 To contact a Financial Coach in Houston/Coastal Counties call 346-330-3852 or in Northern Harris/Montgomery County areas call 936-701-5034.
4888 Loop Central Drive, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77081.
 
Alliance Financial Ministries -  Money University (4 parts) Harvest Point Church - Pearland, TX, Smart Money Moves for Young Adults, MOOLAHLIVE - Financial Simulation for YOUTH!, and Financial Camp for Teens
2600 South Loop W, Suite# 271
Houston, TX 77081
281-386-7951
 
Neighborhood Recovery - Serving South Central Houston and the Third Ward.
Information on financial counseling & asset building
713-520-5232 
 
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) - Financial Opportunity Centers
Houston’s Five Financial Opportunity Centers:

• Alliance for Multicultural Community Services (Gulfton)
• Chinese Community Center (Alief)
• SER Jobs for Progress (Magnolia Park)
• Volunteers of America (Independence Heights)
• Wesley Community Center (Near Northside)
• http://www.lisc.org/our-initiatives/financial-stability/financial-opportunity-centers/
• http://www.lisc.org/houston/
• http://www.lisc.org/houston/about-us/our-partners/

Community Loan Center
 
Financial Peace University - 9-week course. Put zip code in website to find courses.
 
Money Management International – Financial consultation via phone and training. 
 
United Way THRIVE - A collaborative which leverages more than 20 nonprofit partners to provide families with the best and most comprehensive resources, wraparound support and the services they need to reach real and lasting financial independence.
50 Waugh Drive
Houston, Texas 77007
713-685-2300
 
The United Way THRIVE banking partner is Houston Metropolitan Credit Union. 
 
They help people establish banking habits, reasonable loans and offer incentives for building savings.  They have three locations and can serve FaNS in District 1, 2, 3 & 5.
Main Office
608 East Tidwell
Houston, TX 77022 (District 1)
Phone: 713.699.0795 Toll Free: 1.888.271.6035
 
Downtown Branch
611 Walker 1st Floor
Houston, TX 77002 (District 5 also near Districts 1& 3)
Phone: 713.224.6566 Toll Free: 1.888.221.8925
 
Promise Branch (at the Baker Ripley Gulfton Community Center)
6500 Rookin St #109-C
Houston, TX 77074 (District 3 but near District 2)
Phone 832.239.8599 Toll Free: 1.888.271.6035
Fax: 713.333.3994 
 
They have shared banking at 85 locations across the who Archdiocese. For the location nearest you, click here. 

Wesley Community Center - Financial Opportunity Center - The focus involves changing people's financial behavior in a way that encourages them to make a long-term commitment to increasing income, decreasing expenses and debt, and acquiring assets.
713-223-8131 or Carla Perez 713-821-8928 
1410 Lee Street, Houston, TX 77009-8228
 
Humble Area Assistance Ministries (HAAM) - Financial literacy
281-446-3663
1302 First Street, Humble, TX 77338
 
Katy Christian Ministries (KCM) - Financial training
281-391-5261 
5504 First Street, Katy, TX 77493 

 

Program information on this resource page is subject to change. We recommend calling to confirm
the information listed above.