Education + Financial Services Texas

Financial Services Texas: Opportunity Center

At the Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) we can help you gain financial stability – for good. We will empower you with critical skills and tools using a proven, research-based curriculum. Beyond employment, the FOC can help you map a path to financial stability.

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Independence Heights, Houston

4808 Yale Street
Houston, Texas 77018
(713) 460-0781

The Independence Heights Financial Opportunity Center in Houston is supported by LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) and the United Way THRIVE collaboration. It offers a range of employment services, financial education and planning support that helps individuals improve their financial knowledge and health.

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Montgomery County, Conroe

731 W. Davis
Conroe, TX 77301
(281) 210-0950

Funded by a grant from the Montgomery County United Way, the new Financial Opportunity Center offers financial counseling, vocational training, job readiness training, and individual career counseling, among a number of other services specific to the needs of Montgomery County residents.

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United Way THRIVE Center

1600 Lake Front Circle
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 210-0950

Funded by a grant from the Montgomery County United Way, the new Financial Opportunity Center offers financial counseling, vocational training, job readiness training, and individual career counseling, among a number of other services specific to the needs of Montgomery County residents.

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Service Areas

Houston, Conroe, The Woodlands, and surrounding areas

Eligibility

If you are interested in applying for (FOC) services, we invite you to view our Program Overview video and complete our online application by submitting an application below.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) services, we invite you to view our Program Overview video and complete our online application by clicking the “Apply Here” button above.

Take a virtual tour and learn more about our Financial Opportunity Center.

The Financial Opportunity Center offers a wide array of bundled services in three core areas: increased wages, improved finances and access to public benefits.

Financial Coaching

Participants will engage in financial literacy workshops and receive one-on-one financial coaching. Program also includes access to savings and credit-building products through partner banks and credit unions.

Employment Services

Participants will receive one-on-one employment coaching. Services include resume assistance, mock interviews, job placement assistance, and job retention support.

Income Supports

Participants will receive benefit screening services, benefit application assistance, and linkages to community services related to food, clothing, etc.