GETLIFTED

GetLifted took traditional financial education a step further. Community members were not only provided with knowledge, but also financially empowered and supported to be truly innovative as they shared that knowledge. GetLifted is about taking risks and working together to find solutions to financial distress. There are so many creative people within these neighborhoods who want to help. This initiative provided them with both the resources and opportunity to make a difference. Although LSS Financial Counseling organized this initiative, it was truly driven by the passion and hard work of community members... GetLifted is an exciting initiative that began in 2017-2018 to create lasting financial wellness and reduce shame and stigma surrounding debt in the North Side of Minneapolis and East Side of St. Paul. LSS Financial Counseling partnered with local organizations and individuals to provide financial education training to selected participants following a selection process...

Primary location: Saint Paul United States