About QCAP
Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc. (QCAP) is a leading private nonprofit organization in the Greater Quincy area dedicated to reducing poverty and helping low-income people achieve self-sufficiency. QCAP was incorporated in 1965 and is one of 24 Community Action Agencies in Massachusetts. QCAP serves approximately 19,000 unduplicated people annually. Our service area includes Quincy, Weymouth, Braintree, Milton, Hull and surrounding Norfolk County and South Shore Communities. (For individuals and families outside of this area, find the Community Action Agency nearest to you at Massachusetts Association for Community Action - MASSCAP.)
QCAP delivers multiple services that are designed to support people in crisis, as well as provide low-income households with a path for reaching economic self-sufficiency. QCAP's programs are focused on:
- Preserving existing and creating new affordable housing options
- Improving the energy efficiency of low-income households
- Preparing young children for success in school and beyond
- Providing parents with quality early education and care options so they can work or pursue education and training
- Helping adults improve their education and job skills so they can get good jobs that pay a living wage
- Supporting households in crisis and working with them to stabilize their living situation
- Helping adults manage their money and save towards an asset such as a home, education or small business
- Helping low income people increase their incomes and move towards financial self-sufficiency.
Free financial education workshop available at QCAP
04.28.2010
Choose your financial destination!
Goals provide direction as you travel toward your financial destination. Without goals to point you in the right direction, you may find your route leading nowhere. In this program you learn how to explore personal financial values, establish financial goals, prioritize the goals, how to use your tax refund and monitor progress on achievement of your financial goals. Workbook included.
Workshop to be offered on the following date:
Thursday, May 6th: 6pm – 7:30pm
Location: Quincy Community Action Programs, 4th Floor Conference Room
1509 Hancock St., Quincy, MA 02169.
Speaker: Julie Bernick, Money Management International
To register, please contact Melinda Alexander at 617-657-5356.
