United Way of Westchester and Putnam is partnering with Hudson Valley Credit Union (HVCU) to encourage better budgeting and saving among individuals and families via an online seminar. This one-hour, virtual seminar will be held Wednesday, April 21, at 12:30 p.m. and is open to all Westchester and Putnam County community members. The seminar will cover basic budgeting concepts and tips on creating an emergency fund.
“Dealing with finances in the midst of a public health crisis has been a major stressor for so many of our community members,” said Tom Gabriel, president and CEO of United Way of Westchester and Putnam. “We appreciate their (HVCU) commitment to supporting those who are living paycheck to paycheck or in poverty.”
“The past year has truly taught us the importance of staying financially prepared for the unexpected,” said HVCU Assistant Vice President Lisa Morris. “This seminar will help participants learn easy ways to budget and prepare for emergencies ahead of time. They”™ll learn the important first steps they can take to achieve their financial goals.”
Hudson Valley Credit Union is a community-based financial cooperative located in the Hudson Valley region of New York state with total assets of more than $6 billion, 20 branches and approximately 800 employees.
Registration for the seminar can be done online at uwwp.org/financial-seminar-registration.
