Greater Memphis Financial Empowerment Center

Address

1355 Lynnfield Street, Bldg B, Suite 101
Memphis, TN 38119

(901) 390-4200

www.gmfec.org

AKA:

Home901;GMFEC; DTD

Description:

Provides free, unbiased and confidential one-on-one financial counseling for all Shelby County residents, regardless of income. Services include assistance with how to read and improve the client's credit scores, how to open a safe and affordable banking account or purchase safe financial products, how to deal with medical debt, collections and student loans, and how to create a budget and maintain it, among other types of financial advice. Certified financial counselors are not attorneys and do not provide investment advice. The center is located out East, but there are four other sites in the county where counselors can meet clients. Sponsored by the Shelby County government, UWMS, MLG&W, Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis, Assisi Foundation and Rise Memphis. DTD partner agency. VIRTUAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE ONLY.

Hours:

Mon & Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Tue & Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Intake Process:

Call or go to website for appointment; must provide drivers license or state issued ID with Shelby County address/age; initial session (roughly one hour) includes a financial health assessment to guide future sessions and advice to the client

Program Fees:

No Fee

Eligibility:

Shelby County residents, 18 or older

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

May 23, 2024

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers must be 18 or older and undergo a background check; volunteer tasks include community outreach and clerical assistance; call Karen Madlock for details (901-500-6540)

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1355 Lynnfield Street, Bldg B, Suite 101
Memphis, TN 38119

Contacts

Karen Madlock

Primary Contact

Operations Manager

karen@risememphis.org

Phone Numbers

Main

(901) 390-4200

Alternate

(901) 507-6636

Legal Status:

Government

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