MONEY MATTERS
AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (Obamacare)
800-318-2596 The toll-free number is a 24-hour hotline that handles consumers’ questions. For enrollment resources visit www.covermissouri.org and www.healthcare.gov. COLLEGE COURSES, ONLINE FREE Click HERE for a full list and information about enrolling. EXCEL CENTERS/PROSPERITY CONNECTION www.prosperityconnection.org Provides financial education, affordable financial services, resources, and support. Free financial coaching and money management education, as well as low-cost banking options. Old North Excel Center 2707 N. 14th Street 63106 314-768-5954 24:1 Community Excel Center 6724 Page Ave Pagedale, MO 63133 314-256-3995 St. John Excel Center 2808 Endicott 63114 314-256-3995 Administrative Office 3651 Forest Park Ave. 63108 314-385-1586 GATEWAY EITC COMMUNITY COALITION 910 North 11th Street 63101 www.gatewayeitc.org 314-539-4062 Free tax preparation for low income households. GLOBAL 1000 20 S. Sarah Ave. 63108 (Cortex area) www.global1000.us/ 314-884-0150 Founded after Ferguson in St. Louis and other cities. Partners with public and private sectors to increase investment and business growth. Provides resources and connections for those in need of employment before or after scheduled Hiring Events. Minority business opportunities in collaboration with established corporations. JUSTINE PETERSEN 1023 N Grand 63106 314-533-2411 www.justinepetersen.org Home ownership and business loans, including Micro-Enterprise Services and new business loan program for ex-offenders. Also credit building and counseling. MONEYGEEK.COM Free financial tools, calculators, and resources, including insurance information, mortgages and business loans. NEED HELP PAYING BILLS www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/missouri An online resource by state. Many different categories of assistance. RED DOUGH LOANS Pagedale Branch 6724 Page Avenue 63133 314-726-2678 www.reddough.com Combats predatory lending through Helping Hand Loan™,an installment loan for $500 that helps consumers break the payday loan cycle. Works with Prosperity Connection. ROW (REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN) Family Resource Center 3309 S. Kingshighway Blvd 63139 www.frcmo.org/services/row/ 314-534-9350 County Office 314-588-8300 2709 Woodson Rd Overland, MO 63114 City Office 314-588-8300 1914 Olive Street 63103 Works with women who have been impacted by poverty, homelessness, and/or intimate partner violence.Focuses on economic and social factors to build safety, skills, and economic security. STATE ID AND OTHER RESOURCES For a checklist for requirements, visit our RE-ENTRY page for information about walk-in assistance at the College Church at Grand and Lindell. THE SIMPLE DOLLAR www.thesimpledollar.com A website with MANY resources and tips, including a disability benefits guide and benefit calculator offers government assisted wireless services to low income families and individuals in Missouri. TAX PREPARATION St Louis Tax Assistance Program Click HERE for free tax preparation locations. Earned income tax credit and more. The Gateway EITC Community Coalition http://gatewayeitc.org/index.html The St. Louis Tax Assistance Program (TAP) https://stlouistap.org/ The Metro St. Louis Community Tax Coalition https://mctcfreetax.org/ WOMEN IN CHARGE 1483 82nd Blvd. University City, MO 63132 www.womenincharge.org 314-432-7300 Many programs, including HiSet classes(formerly GED), mentoring, counseling, career development, nutrition, Yoga, financial literacy and more. |
