South Bend Financial Empowerment Center

The South Bend Financial Empowerment Center provides FREE one-on-one financial coaching & counseling to all City of South Bend residents. Located in the newly opened MLK Dream Center, our trained staff is here to support you to achieve your financial goals.

FEC Expert Tips to Kickstart 2026

Learn more from the FEC staff on the best ways to prioritize setting your 2026 financial goals! Check out the WSBT 22 segment to learn more.

https://wsbt.com/news/local/experts-offer-free-financial-planning-to-set-goals-for-2026-financial-empowerment-center-program-new-year-intentions-plan-bills-income-strategy-financial-south-bend-st-joseph-county-indiana

FEC Events

Kick off 2026 with clarity and confidence around your finances. This dynamic workshop brings together trusted financial professionals to deliver practical, actionable guidance you can use right away. Tiffany Simmons of The Credit Chick will share proven strategies to build and strengthen your credit. Artavia Franklin, Community Lender with Centier Bank, will break down the homeownership journey and mortgage lending process. Penelope Rodriguez, Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual, will provide insights on long-term financial planning to help secure your future. Raina Adams from the South Bend Financial Empowerment Center will highlight free, one-on-one financial counseling and coaching services now available in South Bend. Registration can be completed here: https://forms.gle/VdGzRLSDvs9xWeV86