Financial literacy program set for June 6 at Family Support Center

News Release
June 4, 2024

BUCKHANNON — The Mountain CAP Family Support Center, in collaboration with the HomeOwnership Center, will present a financial literacy event on June 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 30 East Main Street in Buckhannon.

Learn about budgeting, building credit, credit advising, financial education and more. For additional information, call 304-636-9115 or email Lvannostrand@mountaincapwv.org.

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