Financial Literacy Thursdays

Build your financial knowledge. Strengthen your future. 

Join us Thursday evenings from 5:30pm - 7pm for practical workshops designed to help you build skills and confidence around your finances, homeownership, and small business.

Cost: Free
No RSVP Needed
Current workshops will be provided in English only

September Topics

    

Thursday, September 3rd

Personal Finance Pathway
Topic: Credit and Debt

Presenter: United Way Monterey County

This workshop participants understand how borrowing works and how to use credit more sustainably. Participants will learn the differences between common types of debt, how interest rates and loan terms affect the cost of borrowing, what influences credit reports and scores, and practical strategies for managing debt and building or improving credit.

Thursday, September 10th

Homebuyer Prep Pathway
Topic: Homebuying Basics

Presenter: Bay Federal Credit Union

Home Buying Basics introduces participants to the financial foundations of becoming a homeowner. Participants will explore the benefits and responsibilities of homeownership, assess their financial readiness, and learn how income, debt, savings, credit, and upfront costs affect mortgage qualification. The session also addresses common homebuying myths and helps participants identify practical next steps toward preparing to purchase a home.;

Thursday, September 17th

Personal Finance Pathway
Topic: Savings

Presenter: United Way Monterey County

Planning for Savings helps participants build practical strategies for saving consistently and preparing for unexpected expenses. Participants will explore why saving can be difficult, the role of emergency savings in financial stability, how to set realistic savings goals, and ways to make saving easier through automation and appropriate savings accounts.

Thursday, September 24th

Small Business Pathway
Topic: Networking

Presenter: Monarch Small Business Development Center

Small Business Bookeeping combines practical financial training with an opportunity to connect with other local small business owners and support organizations. Participants will learn core bookkeeping concepts, explore how QuickBooks Online can support day-to-day financial management, and ask questions about their own business needs. The workshop will also include time for networking, introductions, and learning more about local small business resources available through SBDC and United Way.

October Topics

  

Thursday, October 1st

Personal Finance Pathway
Topic: Budgeting

Presenter: United Way Monterey County

  

Thursday, October 8th

Homebuyer Prep Pathway
Topic: TBD

Presenter: Bay Federal Credit Union

  

Thursday, October 15th

Personal Finance Pathway
Topic: Credit and Debt

Presenter: United Way Monterey County

  

Thursday, October 22nd

Small Business Pathway
Topic: TBD

Presenter: Monarch Small Business Development Center

  

Thursday, October 29th

Personal Finance Pathway
Topic: Savings

Presenter: United Way Monterey County

  

Event Details

Event Date
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Weekly on Thursday at 5:30pm until Thu, Dec 17, 2026

Community Impact Center- Makerspace
232 Monterey Street
Salinas, CA 93901
United States

(831) 372-8026