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FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION

Would you like to learn how to manage your money?
Managing your money isn’t hard, but it takes some “know-how.”

Once you understand your real financial situation, you can learn the best options for maintaining credit and meeting your family’s goals. You will start to keep track of where your money goes, save for an unplanned event or emergency, and learn what you can afford to spend each month. NEST will help you develop and maintain a personal spending plan and build the financial situation you deserve.

 

With NEST Financial Literacy Education, you will learn to understand and manage your own financial situation, even if you’re experiencing difficulties. NEST help’s you:

  • Learn to save

  • Review and understand your credit

  • Know the basics of borrowing

  • Handle financial setbacks

  • Design your own personal spending plan that works for your and your family

 

We’ll give you one-on-one counseling so you can manage your finances, whatever your situation.

While our programming is designed for residents ages 18+, we provide financial literacy education for youth upon request and availability. We have worked with local youth groups like Ai3 Leadership Academy to develop knowledge, skills, and habits as a stepping stone to a young person’s path to adult financial well-being. Please contact Maybeth Morales-Davis (maybeth@nestct.org) to learn more about partnering with NEST to uplift your youth.

Download our NEST Intake Packet. Click on the PDF icon below: 

If you are unable to complete the form due to a functional limitation, please contact Maybeth Morales-Davis (maybeth@nestct.org) and we will do our best to accommodate you in another way. Our office is handicap-accessible. Please call ahead so that we may accommodate your needs.

UPCOMING FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS

  • Pre-Closing Workshop
    Pre-Closing Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 02
    Jun 02, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Danbury, 13 Rose St, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
    We offer pre-closing education course FREE of charge to CHFA loan applicants. The pre-closing class provides an overview on a range of financial and practical topics that a homebuyer should understand before completing the homeownership process.
  • NEST Town Hall
    NEST Town Hall
    Wed, Jun 03
    North End Recreation Center
    Jun 03, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    North End Recreation Center, 268 N Main St, Waterbury, CT 06702, USA
    An open forum opportunity to meet the NEST team and learn about our mission, programs, and volunteer opportunities.
  • Financial Fitness
    Financial Fitness
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jun 04
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Jun 04, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Would you like to learn how to manage your money? Managing your money isn’t hard, but it takes some “know-how.” Learn to save, review, and understand your credit report, and the basics of borrowing.
  • Educación Para Compradores De Vivienda
    Educación Para Compradores De Vivienda
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jun 06
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Jun 06, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    La decisión de comprar una casa es una de las decisiones más emocionantes e importantes que tomará en su vida. ¡También puede ser uno de los más confusos! Deje que NEST lo ayude a tener una experiencia de compra de vivienda exitosa.
  • Renter Education Workshop
    Renter Education Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 09
    Jun 09, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Danbury, 13 Rose St, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
    Gain essential knowledge about your rights and obligations as a tenant, learn to craft a realistic budget, and discover strategies to navigate financial hurdles.
  • Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
    Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jun 11
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Jun 11, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Are you having trouble paying for your mortgage? Do you think you will soon fall behind? Learn about your options around foreclosure prevention.
  • Pre-Purchase Home Buyer Education Workshop
    Pre-Purchase Home Buyer Education Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jun 13
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Jun 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    We offer pre-closing education course FREE of charge to CHFA loan applicants. The pre-closing class provides an overview on a range of financial and practical topics that a homebuyer should understand before completing the homeownership process.
  • Housing Breakfast Networking Event
    Housing Breakfast Networking Event
    Tue, Jun 16
    Jun 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Rose Hill Mansion, 63 Prospect Street Waterbury, CT 06702
    Where Coffee and Connections Flow
  • Landlord Education
    Landlord Education
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 16
    Danbury
    Jun 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Danbury, 3 Rose St, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
    Owning rental property is one way of achieving the dream of homeownership. But, in buying rental property it is not only your home but also your business. Learn the technical, financial and practical aspects involved in owning a rental property, as well as the responsibilities it comes with.
  • Landlord Education
    Landlord Education
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jun 18
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Jun 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Owning rental property is one way of achieving the dream of homeownership. But, in buying rental property it is not only your home but also your business. Learn the technical, financial and practical aspects involved in owning a rental property, as well as the responsibilities it comes with.
  • Pre-Purchase Home Buyer Education Workshop
    Pre-Purchase Home Buyer Education Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jun 20
    Danbury Location is TBD
    Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Danbury Location is TBD
    We offer pre-closing education course FREE of charge to CHFA loan applicants. The pre-closing class provides an overview on a range of financial and practical topics that a homebuyer should understand before completing the homeownership process.
  • Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
    Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 23
    Jun 23, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Danbury, 13 Rose St, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
    Are you having trouble paying for your mortgage? Do you think you will soon fall behind? Learn about your options around foreclosure prevention.
  • Pre-Closing Workshop
    Pre-Closing Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jun 25
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Jun 25, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    We offer pre-closing education course FREE of charge to CHFA loan applicants. The pre-closing class provides an overview on a range of financial and practical topics that a homebuyer should understand before completing the homeownership process.
  • Financial Fitness
    Financial Fitness
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 30
    Danbury
    Jun 30, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Danbury, 3 Rose St, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
    Would you like to learn how to manage your money? Managing your money isn’t hard, but it takes some “know-how.” Learn to save, review, and understand your credit report, and the basics of borrowing.
  • Financial Fitness
    Financial Fitness
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jul 02
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Jul 02, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Would you like to learn how to manage your money? Managing your money isn’t hard, but it takes some “know-how.” Learn to save, review, and understand your credit report, and the basics of borrowing.
  • Pre-Closing Workshop
    Pre-Closing Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 06
    Jul 06, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Danbury, 13 Rose St, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
    We offer pre-closing education course FREE of charge to CHFA loan applicants. The pre-closing class provides an overview on a range of financial and practical topics that a homebuyer should understand before completing the homeownership process.
  • Financial Fitness
    Financial Fitness
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 07
    Danbury
    Jul 07, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Danbury, 3 Rose St, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
    Would you like to learn how to manage your money? Managing your money isn’t hard, but it takes some “know-how.” Learn to save, review, and understand your credit report, and the basics of borrowing.
  • Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
    Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jul 09
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Jul 09, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Are you having trouble paying for your mortgage? Do you think you will soon fall behind? Learn about your options around foreclosure prevention.

All classes are held from 5:30 - 7:30 PM via Zoom video conference. Once you register for a workshop, a link will be sent to you. We're looking forward to meeting you!

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