Financial Counseling

Working Woman, Economic Empowerment, YWCA Delaware

Discover our financial counseling services for buying a home, avoiding foreclosure, and money management.

  • One-on-One Financial Counseling

    Take control of your finances with YWCA Delaware’s personalized financial counseling services. Our one-on-one sessions offer customized guidance, strategies for reducing debt and improving your credit, and budgeting skills.

  • Foreclosure Prevention

    At YWCA Delaware, we understand that life’s challenges can make it difficult to keep up with mortgage payments. Our experienced HUD-certified counselors offer confidential support by assessing your financial circumstances, helping you understand the foreclosure process, connecting you with relief programs and resources, and assisting with lender communication and loan modifications.

  • Online Homebuyer Education and Money Management Courses

    Are you a first-time home buyer required to enroll in an online money management or homebuyer education course? YWCA Delaware can help. We offer essential resources and support to guide you through the home buying process. Our courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions, manage your finances, and understand your rights as a homeowner.

Connect with our Financial Counselors

Please fill out the following form as best that you can. After submitting your information, one of our HUD-Certified Housing Counselors will contact you.

Explore our Workshops

YWCA Delaware offers a variety of free economic empowerment workshops.

Attend our Own It: Your Homebuyer Kick-Start Workshop with
Del-One Federal Credit Union! This free workshop gives aspiring
homebuyers clarity, confidence, and a real plan to move forward.

In-Person Workshop
Saturday, January 17, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Route 9 Library
3022 New Castle Ave, New Castle, DE 19720

What You’ll Learn:

  • The 5 Cs of Credit

  • How credit unions differ from banks

  • Mortgage loan eligibility requirements

  • Costs associated with homeownership

  • Understanding closing costs

  • Preparing your finances for homeownership

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Join our free Lending & Homeownership Essentials Seminar Series with Fulton Bank! Whether you're preparing to buy your first home or want to strengthen your financial foundation, gain the tools to take confident steps towards your future.

Learn how to build credit, understand mortgage options, and access grants.

Choose to attend a virtual mini session or join us in person for a deeper dive (lunch included!).

Virtual Mini Workshop via Zoom
Tuesday, January 27th, 7:00 - 7:30 PM

In-Person Seminar
Saturday, January 31st, 12:00 - 2:00 PM
500 DuPont Field Blvd, Ste 340, Wilmington, DE, 19807 (next to Wegman’s)

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Economic Empowerment

YWCA Delaware’s Economic Empowerment Program serves nearly 500 Delawareans annually with financial literacy, job training, salary negotiation resources, leadership development, and more.

  • "Thank you for helping to make our dream of homeownership a reality. This would not be possible without each and everyone of you! For this, you will always be our "Dream Team" and we are forever grateful for you all.”

    2023 YWCA Delaware Homeownership Client

  • "Thank you for all the time and effort to save my home. May GOD lead you in all your endeavors"

    November 2023, YWCA Delaware Foreclosure Prevention Client

  • "You are such a blessing! Thank you for your assistance with getting me back on track. I truly appreciate you."

    December 2023, YWCA Delaware Foreclosure Prevention Client

  • "I don't have any way to express this gratitude. I am beyond grateful and appreciate the work you've done on my behalf. "

    November 2022, YWCA Delaware Foreclosure Prevention Client

Have Questions?

For more information, please contact our team directly. We are here to assist you.

Address: 709 N. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19808
Phone: (302) 596-2210 x210
Email:
empower@ywcade.org

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Connect with our Wo(men) Achieving New Directions Team for Career Development and WorkforceTraining questions.

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