Financial Literacy
Loan and Financial Education Program
Serving Lower Fairfield County
Loans are available to qualified applicants for cars, Immigration fees, childcare costs, home repairs, job training, school tuition, and other unplanned expenses. Loans are issued to a third party and cannot be used for past due bills or outstanding debt. (Low interest loans take an average of 4 to 6 weeks for approval.)
Services
• Personalized budgeting advice
• Helpful financial education and resource materials
• One-on-one support during the loan process
• Access to loans up to $10,000 at a low 5.5% interest rate regardless of a bad credit score of no credit history. The interest rate on the loan never changes.
• Flexible loan repayment schedule
• Referral to other community resources
• Peace of mind provided by Catholic Charities, one of the largest and oldest social service providers in Connecticut
Who to Contact
Diane Barston, Manager
203-767-4854
LFED@ccfc-ct.org
Location
120 East Avenue 2nd Floor
Norwalk, CT 06851
(Located across the street from Norwalk City Hall)
Program Hours
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (please call or email for an appointment)
In addition to our Norwalk location, we also offer Family Loan Program services in Danbury. Learn more about our Danbury location here.
Testimonials
At this time in my life it seems that a rain storm started and kept going. One day I decided to reach out for help which is a hard thing to do, and where do you start? I was referred to Catholic Charities and then I met Diane Barston. Another blessing!! As soon as I spoke with her, I felt safe and I was in good hands. This loan helped me to be able to get on my feet to meet more than one goal. Financial stability, safety for my family and overall better quality of life.
The Latest Financial News
Important Documents and Information
Need cash quick? A payday loan may not be in your best interest
With the holiday season approaching, you might be looking for extra funds to cover things like gifts and trips. But if you’re planning to borrow the money, make sure a payday loan isn’t your first — or only — choice.
Loan and Financial Education Program in the news:
Medical Debt Removed from Consumer Credit Reports
Today’s final rule will remove $49 billion in unpaid medical bills from the credit reports of 15 million Americans. In addition, the Vice President is announcing that States and Localities have already Eliminated Over $1 Billion in Medical Debt Thanks to Biden-Harris Administration Support
Understanding Credit Seminar for Spanish-speaking clients
Catholic Charities Loan and Financial Education Program recently hosted an in-person financial literacy seminar, Understanding Credit, in their Norwalk Family Center. The class was designed to meet the needs of Spanish-speaking students who often feel more comfortable learning in their native language.
Learn about the Loan and Financial Education Program in this video from New Covenant Center!
Program funds generously provided by:
This program was made possible [in part] by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation and United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut.
