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Community Economic Development

Since 1999, Chinatown Service Center’s Small Business Program has provided free and essential small business development services to businesses in Chinatown, the San Gabriel Valley, and beyond.

Asset Building and Financial Management Program aims to provide financial management classes and individualized case management services to low-to-moderate income individuals and families. Clients will better understand their financial situations, apply gained knowledge to resolve financial issues, and build financial capacity.

 

We offer in-language support—including Cantonese, Mandarin, and English—in culturally appropriate settings.

(213) 808-1700

MISSION
To empower clients with
knowledge and skills in personal
finance, and to help them successfully create pathways to financial well-being.

 

SERVICES
Free financial management
classes and free financial coaching and case management.

STRICT CONFIDENTIALITY
All services are FREE and confidential!

Free financial management classes

 Engage participants in learning and discussion on various financial topics on how to make sound financial decisions. A series of workshops are regularly conducted.

 

Free financial coaching and case management

Case Managers work one-on-one with clients to set objectives and goals for their specific needs, and to develop action plans to help them change behavior and resolve financial issues.

 

Increase Income

Assistance in starting a business, access to supportive services (e.g. CalFresh, CAPI, SSI, WIC, TANF, etc.), claiming your tax credits (childcare, earned income tax credits), energy assistance, seeking financial aid for college (FAFSA, scholarships, grants).

 

Credit Counseling

Understanding credit score, establish, build, maintain, and repair personal credit.

 

Increase Savings

Create a cash reserve, referrals to special savings programs.

Program Sponsors

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