Financial Opportunity Centers
 

Financial Opportunity Centers

We're proud to be part of a network of over 95 centers across the country, working to build healthy and sustainable communities by helping people tackle the various facets of financial life. Our goal is to provide residents with the skills and resources they need to advance along the path to employment and achieve financial stability.

Our integrated, or "bundled," services have proven to be highly effective. Research shows that FOC clients who take advantage of combined services are 50 percent more likely to land a well-paying job than those receiving employment services alone, and long-term job retention almost doubles when financial coaching reinforces the work of employment counseling.


LISC Hampton Roads FOC Network


The Hampton Roads Workforce Council

Established by the Hampton Roads Workforce Development Board, the Hampton Roads Workforce Council oversees federally funded workforce development programs for all localities in the Hampton Roads region, including Chesapeake, Franklin, Gloucester, Hampton, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Southampton, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, and York.

The Hampton Roads Workforce Council provides strategic workforce development solutions designed to assist businesses in accessing qualified workers and job seekers in search of suitable job openings and training opportunities to bolster their earning potential.

The Hampton Roads Workforce Council and the Urban League of Hampton Roads are offering personalized financial coaching through the Bridge757 program.

Certified financial coaches will provide coaching and mentoring on topics including:

  • Budget Preparation and Counseling
  • Credit Building and Counseling
  • Income Supports
  • Employment and Career Services

Call them today to set up an appointment! Participants must be enrolled in a Workforce Council approved training program.

By appointment only.

  • Virginia Career Works Norfolk Center - 861 Glenrock Road, Suite 100, Norfolk, VA 23502
  • Brooks Crossing Center - 550 30th Street, Suite 102, Newport News, VA 23607

ForKids

Established in May 1988 to provide emergency shelter to families and children, ForKids has grown to become one of the largest providers of homeless services to families in Virginia. Their team is data driven, trauma-informed and deeply committed to helping families and children thrive. ForKids believe stable housing, a great education and a healthy, diverse community are essential to the welfare of our families. In 14 cities and counties in Southeastern Virginia, ForKids delivers quality individualized client-focused solutions designed to achieve stability for families and a lifetime of success for children.

Areas serving:

  • The Landmark Center - 1001 Poindexter St, Chesapeake, VA 23324
  • The BirdSong Center - 119 W. Constance Rd, Suffolk, VA 23434