MONROE, La. – United Way of Northeast Louisiana is hosting a FREE Bank On NELA Saving Workshop this Thursday, July 18.

Participants of the workshop will leave knowing the importance of an emergency fund, short-term and long-term goals, and making their money multiply.

The workshop will be held at the Miller Roy Building, located at 1001 Desiard Street in Monroe, from 12 to 1 p.m. There will also be a Zoom option available. Register at https://uwnela.com/4198yYA or by calling 318-325-3869.

Bank On Northeast Louisiana is a coalition of local partnerships between financial institutions, community organizations and city/state/federal government agencies that work to improve the financial stability of the unbanked and underbanked residents of our communities.

The objective of Bank On NELA is to improve financial stability by connecting residents to safe and affordable mainstream accounts in banks and credit unions, raising public awareness of these efforts and opportunities, and expanding access to financial education and other financial empowerment opportunities. For more information, visit unitedwaynela.org/bankon-nela

United Way of Northeast Louisiana

United Way of Northeast Louisiana works with volunteers, donors, and other organizations locally to create lasting community change in the areas of Education, Income, and Health — the building blocks for a good quality of life. For more information about United Way of Northeast Louisiana, visit unitedwaynela.org, dial 211 on any landline or mobile phone (a free call 24/7), or text your zip code to 898-211 (M-F, 8-5).