Takoda

Financial Wellness

Financial Wellness

Are you ready to take control of your financial future? Our Financial Wellness services provide the knowledge and tools you need to thrive. Whether you’re looking to improve your financial literacy, explore public benefits, or receive personalized financial coaching, Takoda has you covered.

 

Financial Literacy: Gain essential skills and insights to make informed financial decisions. Our expert-led workshops cover a range of topics, from budgeting and saving to credit repair. Understand the fundamentals of personal finance and discover strategies to build a secure future.

 

Public Benefits Screening: Navigating public benefits can be complex and overwhelming. Our team will help you identify and access the supports for which you may be eligible. We’ll guide you through the process, ensuring you maximize available resources to improve your financial well-being.

 

Personalized Financial Coaching: We work with you one-on-one to identify your financial goals, create a customized plan, and stay on track. Whether you’re aiming to get out of debt, save for college, or buy a home, our coaches provide the guidance you need to succeed.

Join us and take the first step towards financial empowerment. Complete the form below to get started.

Personal assistance to access food supports

Struggling with food access? Takoda helps you apply for SNAP benefits, providing financial support for fresh produce, meats, and more. Our quick one-on-one assistance takes 15-30 minutes, tailored to factors like household size and income. Eligible for up to $194 monthly, SNAP benefits are accessible for three months every three years.

For those not qualifying, Takoda connects you to alternatives like food shelves and community meals. SNAP assistance is discreetly provided through an EBT card, usable like a debit card at stores. Get started, and receive your EBT card within 30 business days. Let Takoda support your basic needs.

Contact for Food Support and Resources
Briezy Lee
(612)454-0029
Email

Financial Coaching & Support

As financial coaches, we guide clients in financial decisions, creating personalized plans based on values and goals. We tailor spending and saving to individual lifestyles.

Our services include Financial Literacy Workshops for AIOIC program participants, inspiring financial control through credit establishment, spending tracking, and budget development.

One-on-one sessions address individualized questions, covering financial goals, budget assessment, credit building, and more. Eligibility for specific financial support is tied to achieving certain goals. Let’s embark on your financial journey together!

Contact our Financial Opportunities Coordinator
Michael Smith
612.341.3358 Ext 141
Email

Financial Wellness Interest Form

Our staff can help you apply for supplemental nutrition benefits, commonly referred to as "SNAP" or "food stamps."
Newspaper, radio advertisement, a friend? Please be as specific as possible.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

 

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits.  Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.  Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

 

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.  Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

 

Mail:  U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

Fax: (202) 690-7442; or

Email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.