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The Economic Justice Project (EJP) is a financial literacy and empowerment project intended to help low- and moderate-income individuals and families combat poverty by providing them with knowledge and skills to do so.
The main purpose of the project is to provide educational workshops to community groups, social service organizations, hospitals, clinics, and schools at their sites. In addition to general financial literacy, the project educates people on consumer rights, public benefits, and housing rights.
Workshops are available on the following topics:
Budgeting and Saving
Bank Accounts
Credit Basics
Credit Repair
Student Loans
Understanding Taxes
End-of-Life Financial Planning
Public Benefits
Affording Rent in New York City
Financial Issues Related to Divorce and Child Support
Retirement Planning
Negotiation
If you are interested in attending a financial workshop or hosting workshops within your facility, contact us at 718.230.1379, ext. 150.
Information and Resources
LWI is grateful for the generous support of Capital One and BlackRock Gives in supporting the Economic Justice Project.