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Capital Good Fund, a U.S. Treasury-certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), provides small, fixed-rate loans and financial coaching to eligible individuals and families in Illinois. Loan products may include auto repair, emergency, immigration-related expenses, home energy efficiency and safety project, and personal loans. This program offers loans, not grants, and repayment is required. Approval is subject to eligibility and underwriting. This service may be appropriate for individuals who are unable to access traditional banking options and are seeking an alternative to high-cost or predatory loans.

The Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) provides financial and budget planning information. Specifically, to repair credit problems, home purchasing, spending vs. savings issues, tuition assistance, utility cost relief, and more. The FOC tailors’ the unique financial situation of citizens to the resources required to make a financial “Fresh Start.” The program, supported by LISC, helps low-to-moderate income families and individuals achieve financial stability by implementing the integrated services approach. This approach is a new way to offer four core services: 1. Financial coaching and education to help build assets 2. Employment and career development 3. Better access to public benefits 4. Life skills training This strategy creates new opportunities for individuals and helps connect employers to well-prepared workers. Open to all Peoria and Tri-County residents.

METEC Resource Center assists community members in finding or keeping a home, learning new skills, improving their credit scores, filing their taxes, accessing legal support, and more.

Navicore Solutions is among the largest nonprofit financial counseling and education providers in the U.S.

KTB FInancial Services, Inc. is a non-profit social service agency that assists disabled and elderly individuals with money management and paying bills, including as a representative payee.