HELP YOURSELF. HELP OTHERS.
Practical How To Guides & Free Downloads
Give yourself a chance by taking that first step.
Help can give you a starting point, but it can’t do all the work for you. Moving forward takes a willingness to learn, make choices, and take action. Start with what you can do today, and reach out for support where you need it.
As you build your own skills, you may discover something you can share with someone else. A little knowledge, time, or encouragement can make a difference.
These free guides and worksheets offer practical tools to help you organize your finances, work toward goals, and find ways to serve your community. Use them, adapt them to your situation, and put them into practice.
Whether you’re strengthening your own foundation or helping your community, start with one step you can take today.
How to Budget: Plan Your Monthly Expenses
Get a clearer picture of your income and expenses, plan for upcoming bills, and identify where you may need to make adjustments or seek support.
Read the Budgeting Guide
Simple steps for building a budget and adjusting it as life changes.
Download the Excel Budget
Plan weekly income and expenses with automatic monthly totals and carryover balances.
Print the Budget Worksheet
Complete a monthly budget, reusable weekly plan, and bill-and-payday calendar by hand.
How to Set Goals: Action Plan and Simple Steps
Turn something you want to accomplish into a plan you can follow. Learn how to choose a goal, break it into manageable steps, set dates, and track your progress. Includes a worksheet to help you get started.
How to take Action: Help Without Spending Money
Your time, skills, and connections can make a difference. Explore ways to volunteer, organize a donation drive, and ask people or businesses for supplies and services. Includes a sample donation request and space to plan your own drive.
Have immediate needs?
Visit Support & Resources for connections to food, housing, and other assistance.