Economic Ed

Housing and Financial Counseling   

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Approved Agency - Thrive Virginia's program is approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  Each service is designed to assist our customers in achieving financial stability. 


We offer:


  • One-on-one counseling (In-Person or Virtually)
  • Group workshops (In-Person at various scheduled locations throughout our service area)


*If you have an impairment, disability, or language barrier, Thrive Virginia will happily provide alternative means to access any information upon request.


As a HUD-approved counseling agency, our Certified Counselor will work with you to:


  • Improve your understanding of financial concepts to take action and improve your financial well-being.
  • Eliminate debt to promote long-term financial freedom.
  • Develop real-life financial skills that empower you to become a financially responsible wealth-builder, homeowner, investor, and productive workforce member.
  • Use the Needs Versus Wants method to help you identify and avoid predatory lending and financial scams, build a positive credit score, and establish and maintain your financial well-being.
  • Educate first-time homebuyers on the homeownership process.

FDIC Money Smart Alliance - Thrive Virginia's program is a member of the FDIC Money Smart Alliance and uses the Money Smart for Adults curriculum to learn about:


  • Understanding the decisions you make about money
  • Managing your income
  • Creating and implementing a savings and spending plan
  • Using credit and borrowing money


We offer:


  • One-on-One Modules (In-Person or Virtually).
  • Group workshops (In-Person at various scheduled locations throughout our service area)


*If you have an impairment, disability, or language barrier, Thrive Virginia will happily provide alternative means to access any information upon request.


The modules covered include:


  • Module 1: Your Money Values and Influences
  • Module 2: You Can Bank On It
  • Module 3: Your Income and Expenses
  • Module 4: Your Spending and Saving Plan
  • Module 6: Credit Reports and Scores