Raleigh County residents can receive free assistance in managing their everyday finances, thanks to a new program.
The
Money Management Program helps low-income, older individuals and people with disabilities remain independent
while engaging volunteers in the effort. The program matches carefully screened and trained volunteers with people who
may need a little assistance keeping track of their family finances. The volunteers meet with participants in their
home or at the Raleigh County Senior Center on a regular basis to help organize bills, pay bills, develop household budgets
and share money management information.
The
Money Management Program is administered by the Raleigh
County Commission on Aging in cooperation with the
AARP Foundation, AARP's affiliated charity. There is no charge for the service and participants' funds are protected by several
levels of monitoring and are covered in full by the AARP Foundation.
For more information about how to participate
as a recipient of these services or as a volunteer to administer these services, contact
Crystal Coleman by calling her at (304) 255-1397 ext. 111 or (800) 463-4780 ext. 111.
