Empowering youth and adults across Oregon through our inclusive, no-cost financial education programs. #FinBegOR

Portland, OR
Joined March 2017
We had such a great time earlier this month connecting with the leaders in Oregon job training and placement at @OregonWorkforce Working Together Conference in Bend. Excited and optimistic for the future of workforce development in Oregon.
This Sunday, November 20th we celebrate World Children’s Day! This day is dedicated to bringing awareness to improving children’s rights and welfare across the world. To learn more and to find out how you can be involved visit: unicef.org/world-childrens-d…
Help support our neighbors in California as they are in the running for a $7,500 grant during First Tech Federal Credit Union's Season of Giving! Vote for Financial Beginnings California at bit.ly/3e1X0TC – it takes a second! Thank you so much for your support!
Today is the 74th anniversary of International Credit Union Day! Credit unions were built on the principle of "people helping people." We've seen that in action with credit unions striving to meet the needs of underserved communities for more than 100 years.
Financial education begins in our classrooms. Join us in celebrating the ongoing work of our partners in education. Their commitment to students of all ages and learning abilities drives our work towards a more financially literate future. Thank you!
Big thanks to @The_Standard for hosting such a wonderful event at @thesquarepdx ! It was wonderful to meet other non-profit professionals and volunteers and learn about the incredible work they are doing across the state. We can't wait until next year!
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Last week, @OnPointCU formally announced a $50,000 gift to Financial Beginnings Oregon, which will support us throughout our coming program year. Thank you, @OnPointCU, for your generosity. Here’s to another amazing year of working together!
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The Biden Administration announced they will be forgiving some student loan debt and extending the pause on repayments through December 31st, 2022. Today @ 12:00 PM PST the CFPB is hosting a free informational webinar on these changes and more. Register: ow.ly/BVAU50Krpxx
Do your loved ones know where to find your life insurance policies, online banking passwords, real estate deeds, or even your will? Get It Together will provide straightforward methods to help you track what matters. Register: eventbrite.com/e/27620455425…
Join OnPoint Community Credit Union and PGE Project Zero to explore the use of inclusive practices to meet the needs of communities that have been disproportionately impacted by current events. Tuesday April 26th at 11:00 AM (TOMORROW!) Register: eventbrite.com/e/27620419317…
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Next week is the last week of FLC 2022! Tune in Monday while we explore the key elements of financial abuse in intimate partner violence and how to provide trauma-informed care when helping survivors learn about financial empowerment. Register: ow.ly/kV8z50INZVp
Join us tomorrow afternoon for a happy hour panel discussion about what financial literacy means to Gen-Z with introductions by our presenting sponsor, Bank of America! Register: eventbrite.com/e/27619553728…
Take a dive into the alternative world of cryptocurrencies, starting with the blockchain and how cryptocurrencies function: This Thursday at 11:00 AM! Register here: eventbrite.com/e/27619457440…