"Your credit should work for you. Not the other way around." - E. Smith
Our Mission
To improve the quality of life
in the County of Greenville
by promoting positive
community relations and
equal opportunity
How much do you know about credit?
- What does FICO stand for?
- Name 1 of 3 major credit bureaus.
- On the FICO scale, what’s the lowest score?
- Where can you get a free credit report each year?
- What hurts credit worse, bankruptcy or foreclosure?
Do you know the answers? If not, call 864.467.7616. Your credit is critical!
Financial Empowerment Center Fact Sheet click here.
Assessment of Impediments (AI) Survey
Greenville City/County is preparing its Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
This is a mandated requirement of HUD and as a part of the planning process, Greenville
is conducting several meetings to identify fair housing concerns, such as acts of discrimination
or barriers that might limit the housing choices of families and individuals. If you are an
agency or organization that provides housing and services to families or individuals, please
click here
and complete a survey.
Essential Services
Counseling is available for: financial literacy, pre-purchase, foreclosure prevention counseling,
reverse mortgages, landlord and tenant issues. Spanish language services are also available.
For information on these and other services we offer,
click here.
Upcoming Events and Workshops
Car Finance Workshop
This free event will review auto financing options and ways to avoid the dangerous “buy-here, pay-here” car dealerships!
Learn how to find the best rate without damaging your credit, Click here.
Home Buyer Education
For face-to-face (in person), Homebuyer Education Class registration,
click here.
Location:
Greenville United Way Building
105 Edinburgh Ct, Greenville, SC 29607
The “John I. Smith” Room
3rd Saturday of each month - 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
For online Homebuyer Education class registration, Spanish and English, click here.
All About Finances - Simpsonville Location
Location: 915 South Street, Simpsonville, SC
Call 864.467.7095 or 864.228.3937 to pre-register.
Additional Classes: See our
Calendar for dates and times
Pre-registration is required.
Call 864.467.7095 to pre-register or for more information.