Aurora Financial Empowerment Center

06/01/2026

Looking for housing resources in Aurora? 🏡

Join us Tomorrow for the free Aurora Rental Counseling Workshop and learn about a NEW program designed to help residents navigate the rental process and build a path toward stable housing.

Participants will receive guidance on:
✔️ Property identification
✔️ Budgeting assistance
✔️ Advocacy & support

Qualified applicants may also be eligible for financial assistance.

📍 Santori Library
📅 June 2 at 5:30 PM
📍 101 S River St, Aurora, IL 60506

Register here: https://bit.ly/AuroraRentalCounselingWorkshop1

In partnership with HOPE Fair Housing Center, the Aurora Financial Empowerment Center, and The Neighbor Project.

Looking for housing in Aurora? Attend HOPE's workshop in partnership with the Neighbor Project and the Aurora Financial Empowerment Center.

05/18/2026

Looking for housing resources in Aurora? 🏡

Join us for the free Aurora Rental Counseling Workshop and learn about a NEW program designed to help residents navigate the rental process and build a path toward stable housing.

Participants will receive guidance on:
✔️ Property identification
✔️ Budgeting assistance
✔️ Advocacy & support

Qualified applicants may also be eligible for financial assistance.

📍 Santori Library
📅 June 2 at 5:30 PM
📍 101 S River St, Aurora, IL 60506

Register here: https://bit.ly/AuroraRentalCounselingWorkshop1

In partnership with HOPE Fair Housing Center, the Aurora Financial Empowerment Center, and The Neighbor Project.

04/27/2026

Thank you City of Aurora, IL, Government! Join us for our new financial information sometime this Wednesday signed up using the pinned post on page! 

Happy Financial Literacy Month, Aurora! 💴

At Tuesday night's Committee of the Whole meeting, Mayor John Laesch invited the City of Aurora Financial Empowerment Center team to accept the official proclamation, declaring April as Financial Literacy Month in Aurora!

To celebrate the month, the FEC will be hosting a free event on Wednesday, April 29 at 6 P.M. at the Development Services Center (77 S. Broadway) in partnership with State Representative Barbara Hernandez, teaching young adults how to build a strong financial future.

"What Can $29 Do?" is open to those ages 17-24, and will teach attendees how to manage money, start building credit safely, plus prepare for independence, college, work, or entrepreneurship!

Sign up today at https://www.cityofaurorafec.org/Home.📲

04/22/2026

$29—are you spending it, or making it work for you?

Hear from Neil Sekhri, CEO of The Finance Compass, as he shares why financial literacy at a young age matters and how the “29 to Thrive” event can help you take that first step.

Join us to learn how a small amount can create real impact—whether it’s building credit, growing your savings, or setting the foundation for long-term financial success.

🎯 Ages 17–24
📅 April 29 | 6–8 PM
📍 Aurora Development Services Center

🎉 Free event, including raffles and giveaways

Start building smarter financial habits today—your future starts here.

👉 Click the link in our bio to register.

04/20/2026

$29—are you spending it, or making it work for you?

Hear from State Representative Barbara Hernandez as she shares why this event is important and encourages young adults to take the first step toward financial stability.

Join us to learn how a small amount can make a meaningful impact—whether it’s building credit, strengthening your savings, or creating a path toward financial independence.

🎯 Ages 17–24
📅 April 29 | 6–8 PM
📍 Aurora Development Services Center

🎉 Free event, including raffles and giveaways

Take control of your financial future—start here.

👉 Click the link in our bio to register.

$29—¿lo estás gastando o lo estás haciendo crecer?

Escucha a la Representante Estatal Barbara Hernandez mientras comparte por qué este evento es importante y motiva a los jóvenes a dar el primer paso hacia la estabilidad financiera.

Acompáñanos para aprender cómo una pequeña cantidad puede generar un gran impacto—ya sea construyendo crédito, fortaleciendo tus ahorros o creando un camino hacia la independencia financiera.

🎯 Edades 17–24
📅 29 de abril | 6–8 PM
📍 Aurora Development Services Center

🎉 Evento gratuito con rifas y premios

Toma el control de tu futuro financiero—comienza aquí.

👉 Haz clic en el enlace en nuestra biografía para registrarte.

04/13/2026

$29… you spending it or flipping it? 👀

Pull up and learn how a little money can turn into A LOT—whether it’s building your credit, stacking your savings, or getting closer to financial independence 💪

🎯 Ages 17–24
📅 April 29 | 6–8PM
📍 Aurora Development Services Center

🎉 Free event + raffles & giveaways (yeah… free stuff 👀)

Stop playing about your future—this is where it starts.

👉 Click the link in our bio to lock in your spot!

04/06/2026

💸 $29… you spending it or flipping it? 👀

Pull up and learn how a little money can actually do A LOT—like building your credit, stacking your savings, and getting you closer to being financially independent 💪

🎯 Ages 17–24
📅 April 29 | 6–8PM
📍 Aurora Development Services Center

🎉 Free event + raffles & giveaways (yes, free stuff 👀)

Stop playing about your future—this is where it starts.

👉 Click the link in our bio to lock in your spot!

03/27/2026

Looking for a place to call home? 🏡
You don’t have to navigate it alone.

Our Rental Counseling services connect you with trusted resources, guidance, and support to help you find safe and affordable housing.

📍 Serving DuPage County & the City of Aurora
📞 (630) 690-6500
🌐 hopefair.org

Start your journey home today.

¿Buscando un lugar al que llamar hogar? 🏡
No tienes que hacerlo solo.

Nuestros servicios de asesoría de alquiler te conectan con recursos confiables, orientación y apoyo para ayudarte a encontrar una vivienda segura y asequible.

📍 Sirviendo al Condado de DuPage y la Ciudad de Aurora
📞 (630) 690-6500
🌐 hopefair.org

Comienza tu camino hacia tu nuevo hogar hoy.

03/23/2026

💼✨ Real results, real impact.

When Jose Pineda, owner of LP’s Custom Tees, joined our Financial Bootcamp, he was looking for clarity and direction with his business finances.

Through the program, Jose gained a deeper understanding of his financial statements, improved his cash flow management, and built a stronger, more realistic budget for his business. Most importantly, he walked away with the confidence to make smarter financial decisions and position his business for future growth.

📈 With the support of 1-on-1 coaching, Jose was able to apply what he learned in real time—turning knowledge into action.

Now it’s your turn.

Ready to take control of your business finances? Join our Financial Bootcamp and start building the foundation your business deserves.

03/20/2026

🚀 Ready to take control of your business finances?

If you’ve ever felt unsure about your financials, hesitant to apply for funding, or just want to build a stronger foundation for growth—Financial Bootcamp is for you.

Over six weeks, you’ll learn how to:
💰 Understand your financial statements
📊 Manage and strengthen cash flow
📈 Build realistic budgets
🏦 Prepare your business to access capital

Plus, participants receive 1-on-1 financial coaching to help apply what you learn in real time.

📅 Wednesdays, April 15 – May 20
⏰ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
💻 Virtual (Zoom)

This is your chance to gain clarity, confidence, and control over your business finances.

🔗 Apply today: www.wbdc.org