Financial Opportunity Center®
Santa Maria’s Financial Opportunity Center® supports adults 18 and older in Greater Price Hill as they work toward stable, long-term employment. Our team offers one-on-one job search coaching, resume and interview help, and guidance on career exploration. We also provide financial coaching and help participants access benefits to support participants on their path toward self-sufficiency. For those facing barriers, we offer practical support like transportation assistance, work clothing, and help covering training or certification fees. Our goal is to help you earn money, keep money, and grow your wealth!
Employment Coaching
Santa Maria Community Services offers free job-readiness coaching to low-income individuals, helping them improve their lives and neighborhoods through better job opportunities. Our employment services include career exploration, job search coaching, resume and cover letter help, job applications, interview training, job placement, and ongoing support for people 18 and older.
Financial Coaching
Santa Maria Community Services offers free help with learning how to manage your personal finances.
We offer one-on-one financial coaching, education, and tools to help people save more, improve credit, lower debt, and build long-term financial stability.
Coaches also guide families through available public benefits and local resources, like food assistance, health coverage, and free library or recreation center programs.
Each session includes a full financial review to spot savings opportunities and build a plan. We help participants understand credit reports, learn basic banking, avoid hidden fees, and connect to safe, affordable financial services. Coaching may include budgeting, opening bank accounts, debt reduction, and credit repair/growth.
To enroll, schedule an appointment by calling 513-557-2700 ext. 1 or stop by our center during walk-in hours
(listed below).
Hours:
Monday to Thursday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact:
Employment Program
3301 Warsaw Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45205
Phone: 513-557-2700
Why We Do This Work
The fundamental premise behind our mission and purpose is to use career advancement to break generational cycles of poverty. Santa Maria seeks to help families and program participants achieve their goals through positive interactions and relationship building with staff and volunteers. Our services provide opportunities for economic advancement, career exploration and self-actualization while boosting the quality of people’s lives to move from hardship to self-sufficiency and committing to inspire individuals to Work, Learn, and Grow.
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