This fall Greylock's financial wellness coaches will offer a savvy slate of free financial workshops. Learn about credit, avoid debt, preparing for homeownership and more! For workshops happening at the Community Empowerment Center (CEC), the address is 75 Kellogg Street in Pittsfield. The Hudson branch is located at 464 Fairview Ave, Hudson, NY.
ADU 101: Building Possibilities
Thursday, September 24 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Hybrid: Community Empowerment Center and Zoom
This free educational workshop is designed to help homeowners better understand how Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) can create housing opportunities, support multigenerational living, or generate additional income. Topics will include an overview of what qualifies as an ADU, financing opportunities (Greylock ADU Loan programs and MassHousing updates), practical considerations, actionable next steps, and more. All homeowners, community partners, and anyone interested in learning more about ADUs are welcome. The class will be held hybrid at Greylock's Community Empowerment Center at 75 Kellogg St. and via Zoom. Register for zoom here.
CreditAbility: Build a Strong Credit History (Spanish)
Tuesday, October 6 | 5-6:30 p.m.
Hybrid: Hudson Branch and Zoom
Offered in Spanish, this seminar addresses who needs to build credit and why, significance of a credit report and the score, how to establish credit, tips on how to use credit wisely, identification of costly pitfalls and your rights and responsibilities as a consumer. This class will take place at the Hudson branch at 464 Fairview Ave, Hudson, NY, and on zoom.
Avoiding the Gift of Debt
Wednesday, October 7 | 6-7 p.m.
Zoom
Do you find yourself taking on debt every year when the holidays roll around? Join this class to learn some strategies and tips to avoid debt during the holiday season. Let us help you make your holidays joyful instead of stressful! This class is zoom only.
CreditAbility: Build a Solid Credit History (Portuguese)
Monday, October 19 | 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Hybrid: Community Empowerment Center and Zoom
Offered in Portuguese, this seminar addresses who needs to build credit and why, significance of a credit report and the score, how to establish credit, tips on how to use credit wisely, identification of costly pitfalls and your rights and responsibilities as a consumer. The class will be held hybrid at Greylock's Commuinty Empowerment Center at 75 Kellogg St. and via zoom. Brazzucas Marketplace will offer Brazilian food for seminar attendees.
Preparing for Home Ownership (Spanish)
Tuesday, November 3 | 5-6:30 p.m.
Hybrid: Hudson Branch and Zoom
Offered in Spanish, this session is geared for the person that wants to get a home in 2 or more years. It addresses budgeting for the extra expenses, building a strong credit history as well as credit clean-up, insurance needs, rent Vs own, and comparison of owning a single-family home with a duplex. This class will take place at the Hudson branch at 464 Fairview Ave, Hudson, NY, and on zoom.
CreditAbility
Wednesday, November 4 | 6-7 p.m.
Zoom
Build a Strong Credit History! This seminar addresses who needs to build credit and why, significance of a credit report and the score, how to establish credit, tips on how to use credit wisely, identification of costly pitfalls and your rights and responsibilities as a consumer. This class is zoom only.
Want to expand your home? Learn about adding additional units to your house! (Spanish)
Monday, December 7 | 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Hybrid: Community Empowerment Center & Zoom
This workshop is offered in Spanish. Are you interested in adding an additional living space to your existing property, to house a friend or family member or to rent? Come learn about Massachusetts' new ADU programs and lending opportunities with Greylock Federal Credit Union. The class will be held hybrid at Greylock's Commuinty Empowerment Center at 75 Kellogg St. and via zoom.
Preparing for Homeownership
Wednesday, December 9 | 6-7 p.m.
Zoom
This session is geared for the person that wants to buy a home in 2+ years. It addresses budgeting for the extra expenses, building a strong credit history as well as credit clean-up, insurance needs, rent Vs own, and comparison of owning a single-family home with a duplex. This class is zoom only.