Bank On Roanoke Valley launches new Financial Wellness Series in October 2024
Roanoke, Virginia – Bank On Roanoke Valley is kicking off its next round of the Bank On Financial Wellness Series in October 2024, offering a comprehensive program designed to help participants take control of their financial futures. The series aims to provide participants with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to improve their financial health, with personalized perks tailored to individual financial goals.
Empowering Financial Confidence
The workshops, taught by financial professionals volunteering through the Bank On Roanoke Valley Education Network, focus on empowering participants to set and achieve financial goals. These experts help attendees build financial confidence by guiding them through essential topics like budgeting, debt management, and savings.
The series will meet once a month, on the third Thursday, from 6 to 7:30 PM at the EnVision Center, located at 2607 Salem Turnpike NW, Roanoke, VA 24017. The first session, titled “The Future Looks Bright: Welcome, Goal Setting, and Banking Refresher,” will take place on October 17, 2024. This will be followed by monthly sessions addressing key financial topics.
Monthly Workshop Topics
The workshop schedule is as follows:
- The Future Looks Bright: Welcome, Goal Setting, and Banking Refresher – October 17, 2024
- Make It Work: Creating a Spending Plan, Reducing Spending, and Increasing Income – November 21, 2024
- The Dreaded “D” Word: Discussing Debt and How to Conquer It – December 19, 2024
- Just Charge It: Borrowing and Credit – January 16, 2025
- Bank It, Plan It: Savings and Future Planning – February 20, 2025
- Let’s Celebrate: Graduation! Expert Panel Q & A – March 20, 2025
Each workshop will last from 6 to 7:30 PM, and participants must attend all sessions to be eligible for rewards and incentives. These perks are tied to self-identified savings or debt-reduction goals.
Eligibility and Enrollment
Participation in the program is limited to 15 residents of the Roanoke Valley area, including Roanoke City, Salem City, Town of Vinton, Craig County, Botetourt County, Franklin County, and Roanoke County. Seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and interested participants must enroll in advance. The deadline for applications is Friday, October 11, 2024, at 5 PM.
To sign up or learn more about the program, contact Financial Stability Specialist Brandon Meginley at [email protected] or call 540-853-1120. This series is a valuable opportunity for Roanoke Valley residents to enhance their financial well-being and achieve greater financial independence.
