EcSA (Economic Security for All)

EcSA is a 12-month program through Community Action of Skagit County and Northwest Workforce Council. EcSA helps families within Skagit County grow their financial skills through education on money management. Our goal is to streamline access to existing services and benefits to help participants obtain full-time employment.

The components of EcSA include F.L.A.R.E. (Financial Literacy and Renter’s Education) and support in career services, work experience/internship and essential skill building.

Our agency will hold F.L.A.R.E., an 8-week series of classes designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge surrounding money. Various topics include credit, debt management, preparing to rent, budgeting & saving strategies and more. Local financial institutions will also provide interactive workshops during class sessions.

Once participants have completed the 8-week series, they are matched with a financial literacy mentor. Mentors are there to support, hear, and guide participants in setting and achieving their financial goals. Participants and mentors are required to meet monthly, for the remainder of the program.

Important dates
Classes will meet Wednesdays via zoom, from 5:30-7:30pm. See cohort dates, below:

  • 1st Cohort – Dec 4th-Feb 5th
  • 2nd Cohort – Feb 19th – April 16th
  • 3rd Cohort – April 30th – June 25th

*Classes and materials will be offered in English only.

Interested? Complete EcSA Interest Form, below!

Community Action of Skagit County and Northwest Workforce Council are an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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Interested in Becoming a Mentor?

Following the 8-week F.L.A.R.E. program, participants are matched with a mentor. Volunteer mentors will be expected to meet with participant(s) once a month for remainder of the program. Mentors are an accountability partner to the participant as they work toward their goals. See mentor responsibilities, below.

  • Attend Mentor Training Sessions (via zoom)
  • Attend F.L.A.R.E. Orientation (in-person)
  • Encouraged to attend F.L.A.R.E. classes (via zoom)
  • Maintain contact once a month (via phone, email, in-person) with participant(s)
  • Offer guidance and support to participant(s)

Interested? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteercenter@communityactionskagit.org.

EcSA Participant Interest Form

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“I was in control, they are in my corner. They kept me accountable for my followups and helped me keep my reminders alive when I forgot. I was thinking survival, now I can think of more.”

Jane S.

“I learned different ways to visualize the most important & least important things in my life. Then how to better decide where my money goes first.”

Hayley P.,

“They helped build my future and help create goals. I don’t have to face my financial challenges alone.”

Angela C.

Education

Whether you want to improve your English skills, gain citizenship, or prepare for the GED or upcoming college classes, we have classes that will help you reach your goals.

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Employment

If you’re looking for a way to increase your income through finding a job, building your résumé, or nailing the interview, we have resources to put yourself on the path you want.

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Questions / Preguntas

For questions, please call Community Action at 360-588-5734.
Para preguntas, por favor llame a Community Action a 360-588-5735.