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SUMMARY:Financial Empowerment - Holiday Budgeting
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this collabortive program with representatives from Mascoma Bank and SEVCA. In this month’s specially scheduled class – prior to the start of the holiday season\, participants will learn practical strategies to manage finances and avoid holiday debt while still enjoying the season. From budgeting tips to smart shopping hacks\, we’ll help you navigate the holiday frenzy with confidence and financial peace of mind. \nThese sessions are usually held on the 4th Mondays of the month throughout 2025\, with different topics for each session and peer support encouraged throughout.  During the month of November\, we are meeting earlier to give participants ample time to utilize the learnings. \nA light meal will be served from 5:30 PM\, followed by the focused discussion from 6:00 – 7:00 PM.  (Please note the new start time\, going forward.) \nRegistration is required. To sign-up\, you can call (802-254-5290)\, stop by the circulation desk\, or email us at circ@brookslibraryvt.org
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LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Financial Empowerment - Personal and Family Budgeting
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this monthly program focused on creative ways to help increase one’s financial skills and knowledge.  This month\, join representatives from Mascoma Bank and SEVCA to learn about resources on personal budgeting\, worksheets\, tips and tricks – for both individual and family budgeting. \nThese sessions are being held on the 4th Mondays of the month throughout 2025\, with different topics for each session and peer support encouraged throughout. A light meal will be served from 5:30 PM\, followed by the focused discussion from 6:00 – 7:00 PM.  (Please note the new start time!) \nRegistration is required. To sign-up\, you can call (802-254-5290)\, stop by the circulation desk\, or email us at circ@brookslibraryvt.org
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/financial-empowerment-6-2-3/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Financial Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:After a summer hiatus and interest assessment\, Financial Empowerment with SEVCA & Mascoma Bank is returning to Brooks Memorial.  The September topic is Repairing Credit\, where participants will learn how to: \n  -Understand your credit report\n  -Avoid common mistakes\n  -Dispute errors that hurt your score\n  -Build healthy credit habits \nThese sessions are being held on the 4th Mondays of the month throughout 2025\, with different topics for each session and peer support encouraged throughout. A light meal will be served. \nRegistration is required. To sign-up\, you can call (802-254-5290)\, stop by the circulation desk\, or email us at circ@brookslibraryvt.org
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/financial-empowerment-6-2-2/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
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SUMMARY:SEVCA's Volunteer Tax Prep Assistance (VITA) Program
DESCRIPTION:The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. \nThe VITA program has operated for over 50 years. VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns\, including: \n-People who generally make $67\,000 or less\n-Persons with disabilities\, and\n-Limited English-speaking taxpayers \nSEVCA’s VITA program also assists Vermont homeowners and renters with Homestead Declarations\, Property Tax Credit Claims\, and Renter Rebate Claims\, even if they are not required to file a tax return. \nVITA services are not only free\, they are also a reliable and trusted source for preparing tax returns. \nServices are by appointment only. Click HERE to request an appointment. \nIf you would like more information\, visit sevca.org/tax services\, email estrasser@sevca.org\, or call or text 802-428-3032.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/sevcas-volunteer-tax-prep-assistance-vita-program/2025-04-14/
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SUMMARY:Financial Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:Kick off 2025 with insight into starting your personal or family finances fresh. Discuss creating a 12-month plan\, planning and starting savings\, and looking for ways to save money in the New Year – with Mascoma Bank and SEVCA. \nThese sessions are being held on the 4th Mondays of the month throughout 2025\, with different topics for each session and peer support encouraged throughout. A light meal will be served. \nRegistration is required. To sign-up\, you can call (802-254-5290)\, stop by the circulation desk\, or email us at circ@brookslibraryvt.org
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LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Financial Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:“How the Heck am I Going to Afford Eggs?” \nGrocery shopping can be intimidating. These days\, we all face challenges in our day to day lives when it comes to paying our bills\, affording life\, and still being able to enjoy ourselves with family and friends. Please consider joining Julie (from Mascoma Bank) and Chris (from SEVCA) for a light meal and conversation about facing these challenges and finding resources and solutions to the things we are all dealing with during these interesting times. Questions can be asked and the presenters will do their best to answer them and to offer a cooperative environment to talk about subjects which can often be difficult. This is a space to talk about banking\, personal finance\, and the resources that might be available to you in our communities. \nDinner from 6-6:30 with conversation from 6:30 to 7:30PM. \nWe hope to see you there!
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LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
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SUMMARY:SEVCA's Volunteer Tax Prep Assistance (VITA) Program
DESCRIPTION:The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. \nThe VITA program has operated for over 50 years. VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns\, including: \n-People who generally make $67\,000 or less\n-Persons with disabilities\, and\n-Limited English-speaking taxpayers \nSEVCA’s VITA program also assists Vermont homeowners and renters with Homestead Declarations\, Property Tax Credit Claims\, and Renter Rebate Claims\, even if they are not required to file a tax return. \nVITA services are not only free\, they are also a reliable and trusted source for preparing tax returns. \nServices are by appointment only. Click HERE to request an appointment. \nIf you would like more information\, visit sevca.org/tax services\, email estrasser@sevca.org\, or call or text 802-428-3032.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/sevcas-volunteer-tax-prep-assistance-vita-program/2025-03-17/
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SUMMARY:Financial Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:Financial Q & A with SEVCA and Mascoma Bank \nThis month’s group conversation will be an open discussion to answer questions in the areas of personal finance\, insurance\, savings and whatever else may be helpful. This discussion will help form future monthly financial coaching/classes held at Brooks Memorial Library. \nSessions are being held on the 4th Mondays of the month throughout 2025\, with different topics for each session and peer support encouraged throughout. A light meal will be served at 6 PM; the discussion starts at 6:30 PM.  \nRegistration is required.  To sign-up\, you can call (802-254-5290)\, stop by the circulation desk\, or email us at circ@brookslibraryvt.org
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/financial-empowerment-2/
LOCATION:Meeting Room A – Community Meeting Room\, 224 Main Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
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SUMMARY:SEVCA's Volunteer Tax Prep Assistance (VITA) Program
DESCRIPTION:The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. \nThe VITA program has operated for over 50 years. VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns\, including: \n-People who generally make $67\,000 or less\n-Persons with disabilities\, and\n-Limited English-speaking taxpayers \nSEVCA’s VITA program also assists Vermont homeowners and renters with Homestead Declarations\, Property Tax Credit Claims\, and Renter Rebate Claims\, even if they are not required to file a tax return. \nVITA services are not only free\, they are also a reliable and trusted source for preparing tax returns. \nServices are by appointment only. Click HERE to request an appointment. \nIf you would like more information\, visit sevca.org/tax services\, email estrasser@sevca.org\, or call or text 802-428-3032.
URL:https://brookslibraryvt.org/event/sevcas-volunteer-tax-prep-assistance-vita-program/2025-02-20/
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