Economic Empowerment

Kathy Hough is the Economic Empowerment Advocate at FavorHouse of NWFL. She helps survivors of domestic violence become financially independent of their abusers & wants to provide everyone in our community resources to make sound financial decisions.

Weekly Economic Workshops

Kathy hosts weekly economic workshops on Zoom that are free and open to the public. This service is provided every Wednesday from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Reserve Your Spot

Making a Budget

Making a budget may seem overwhelming but we found a great step-by-step guide to share with you from Ramsey Solutions. Creating a budget is creating a plan for your money. Do you know where your money is going every month. If not, this guide is for you!

Budgeting Guide

Financial Abuse

99% of domestic violence victims experience financial abuse. Financial Abuse is a tactic an offending partner uses to maintain power and control over the other partner. Learn more about identifying tactics and tips on becoming financially independent in this MoneyGeek.com article.

Financial Abuse

Financial Child Abuse

Financial abuse of children often goes unnoticed. This form of abuse involves the improper or illegal use of a child's financial resources. Recognizing the signs and taking proactive steps can safeguard children's financial autonomy and ensure their financial future. Learn more in this MoneyGeek.com article.

Financial Child Abuse

Identity Theft

Identity theft happens when someone steals your personal information to commit fraud. USA.gov provides a guide to identify, prevent, and report identity theft.

Identity Theft Guide

Getting Out of Debt

Paying off debt can be very empowering. The idea of getting started with a plan can be so overwhelming that it prevents us from even getting started. Start here with Dave Ramsey's guide for paying off debt.

Become Debt-Free

Financial Abuse

Financial abuse involves controlling a victim's ability to acquire, use, and maintain financial resources. Those who are victimized financially may be prevented from working.

If you are a victim of abuse, call our 24 hour hotline to find support at 850-434-6600.

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