BUDGET COUNSELING
Financial Class Topics:
- Budgeting to create savings
- Debt reduction and asset building
- Building a good credit rating
- Consumer protection and financial institutions
Registration and Class Information:
- Classes are held at PRISM.
- Please call for dates and times of classes.
- Childcare is not available. Please make arrangements for your children when attending.
- Please call (763) 529-1350 to register for these classes as space is limited.
CAR CARE CLASSES
Learn basic car care and maintenance instruction in a “hands-on” environment at PRISM’s Automotive Repair Shop. Participants also receive information on car insurance.
Eligibility
Car care classes are open to anyone by referral from a social services agency.
Class time and place
All classes are held at PRISM.
Call PRISM at 763-529-1350 for dates and times.
Signing up
- To participate, call your social service agency or PRISM at 763-529-1350
- Classes are free, but limited to 15 participants – please sign up early
- Childcare is not available. Please make arrangements for your children when attending.
- Teens are welcome to attend the class and learn!
CAR CARE SATURDAYS
PRISM participates with St. James Lutheran Church in Crystal and Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council to provide free oil changes to low-income families on 2 Saturdays each in the spring and fall. Families must own a vehicle and be a current client of one of the participating social service agencies: PRISM, CEAP, NEAR, CROSS, Discover, Welcome Center / Family Resource Center.
Services Provided
- Oil changes
- Diagnostic check-up of belts, hoses, tires and other basic systems
- Complete car seat inspections, and free replacement if necessary, for families with children under the age of 8
Registration
To participate, call your social service agency and be ready with your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), year, make, model (all of this info is on your title). Bring a photo ID and proof of address to your appointment.