Fort Community Credit Union, or FCCU, will be hosting two events in July. The first is a children’s-based learning “camp,” titled: “Common Cents,” designed to teach kids how to handle money. 

A  second event, titled: “Viaje de Compra de Vivienda,” or “Home Buying Trip,” focuses on purchasing a home. The information will be presented in Spanish and is tailored to help Spanish-speaking community members with an ITIN or social security number understand the steps involved with purchasing a home. 

‘Common Cents’

According to information released by FCCU, the Common Cents camp will be led by “certified financial coaches,” who will share with participants “the basics of financial knowledge with grade-appropriate lessons, games and activities.” 

The camp will be held Wednesday, July 26, from 1 to 5 p.m., at the credit union’s Home Mortgage Store, 732 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson.  

The camp is free and open to children in grades 2-5. Registration is required. A form is found here: https://powerforms.docusign.net/b254247c-ef4e-45b8-9ec1-990fb8a65735?env=na2&acct=5390702b-13c3-4574-90e2-8bb6910ce941&accountId=5390702b-13c3-4574-90e2-8bb6910ce941. 

Space is limited, the release noted.  

‘Viaje de Compra de Vivienda’ 

According to the release, “Viaje de Compra de Vivienda” will be led by Yolanda Ramirez, a mortgage loan officer with FCCU. 

Ramirez is a certified financial coach who joined FCCU is 2011. Along with steps towards home ownership for those with an ITIN or social security number, Ramirez will share details about a $20,000 down payment assistance grant which is available to those who qualify. 

The two-hour seminar is free, open to the public, and designed to inform Hispanic community members, the releases stated. Those interested in participating are encouraged to arrive on Saturday, July 29, at 2 p.m., at the Watertown Community Center, 514 S. First St., Watertown. 

Those interested in opening an FCCU account may do so during the event. For further details, contact FCCU representative, Claudia, by phone: 920-563-7305, ext. 509. 

About FCCU 

According to the release, FCCU was stablished in 1940, and is a member-owned financial cooperative open to anyone living or working in Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Rock, Walworth or Waukesha counties. The credit union has branch locations in Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Watertown and Whitewater. FCCU holds $339 million in assets and has more than 21,000 members.