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Full Resource Name:
Greater Memphis Financial Empowerment Center
Address
1355 Lynnfield Street, Bldg B, Suite 101
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 390-4200
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
Phone Numbers
Main
(901) 390-4200
Alternate
(901) 507-6636
Legal Status:
Government
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