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BANK ON STANISLAUS COUNTY 
United Way of Stanislaus County, local non-profit agencies and local financial institutions have partnered to provide financial skills to Stanislaus County residents though Bank on Stanislaus County.
The program offers a financial education workshop, hosted at partnering non-profit agencies and instructed by a volunteer financial institution staff member, for Stanislaus County residents who need to learn basic money management skills, or open a low-cost bank account. The workshop provides fundamental financial management skills such as managing a checking account, tips on saving, and reducing debt. After the participants complete the workshop, they receive a certificate of completion, which they can bring to a partnering financial institution to open a low or no-cost bank account. Accounts can be opened with an Individual Tax Identification Number or a Consular Identification Card.
Individuals who are documented on Chexsystem may be eligible to open a second chance bank account after completing the workshop and presenting the financial institution a certificate of completion.
Bank on Stanislaus County workshops are currently offered monthly:
American Red Cross - 209-523-6501
1230 6th Street, Modesto, CA
4th Monday and Friday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (English)
Stanislaus Literacy Center - 209-548-9266
1230 13st. Street, suite D Modesto, CA
1st Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (English)
3rd Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Spanish)
Stanislaus County Housing Authority Community Center - (209) 557-2051
1701 Robertson Road Modesto, CA
2nd Tuesday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am (English)
4th Tuesday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am (Spanish)
For more information please visit
or call Estrella Garcia at 209-523-4562.
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SUCCESS STORY
From the Disability Resource Agency for Independent Living (DRAIL) Independent Living Service Program, one of 42 United Way of Stanislaus County funded programs:
Recently we were able to assist a 55-year-old homeless veteran who needed Social Security, housing and medical coverage. We opened a case service record (CSR) and helped the man complete the Social Security application online. The application, as well as the medical coverage, was approved within three to four months. Our staff then set up an appointment with a payee agency - part of the Social Security determination. We also helped the man find housing. This person now has an income, medical coverage and his own place to live. He is very happy with DRAIL services.
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THANK YOU FOR S.H.A.R.E.ing
A special thank you goes to everyone who uses SHARES card at Food Maxx or Save Mart.
We recently received a check for $492.80 for the first quarter of 2012.
The SHARES card is a free card you may use when you shop at Save Mart or Food Maxx. United Way of Stanislaus County receives 3 percent of your purchase as a donation.
To receive a SHARES card, please contact Christopher Scott at cscott@uwaystan.org or 209-523-4562
Thank you for using your SHARES cards and thank you for supporting the United Way of Stanislaus County.
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