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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.

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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
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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
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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. ​

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