West DSM News

Polk County families who are facing financial issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to receive free coaching from financial experts through a new Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) opening in the county by The Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) and the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families. 

According to an announcement on the Polk County website, the FEC which is one of many centers in cities throughout the country, will provide financial coaches to work with families either virtually, by phone or email on issues such as handling debt, building credit, banking products and increasing savings.

Polk County Supervisor Matt McCoy said the FEC has come at a critical time for families since so many are facing financial stress because of the pandemic. 

"The Opening of the Financial Empowerment Center could not come at a better time," McCoy said in the county's announcement. "Individuals and families of all income levels are feeling financial stress from COVID-19 and the FEC is an excellent free resource to help create new budgets and identify additional sources of assistance."

Those in need of financial counseling through the FEC can visit www.empowermoney.org to schedule an appointment or call the Evelyn K. Davis Center at (515) 697-7700.