Preparing yourself for financial emergencies
How you can prevent an immigration-related emergency from becoming a financial one
Detention and deportation can have a huge impact on a family’s finances. What happens to a car, apartment, or money in a checking account?
Financial Emergency Action Plan for Immigrants
This new resource is an action-oriented tool that offers concrete tips to help families plan ahead and keep their money and belongings safe in the case of an immigration emergency. Topics include:
- Protect your money: Simple steps to keep your money safe and accessible – from setting up online accounts to automatic bill pay
- Protect your belongings: How to take stock of your belongings, why to consider getting insurance, and how to make a plan for all your belongings
- Prepare for an emergency: Tips to help you set a savings goal, protect your credit card or set up a crowdfunding campaign
- Create an action plan: Each section includes checklists and templates so you’ll know exactly what to do to prepare
Webinars & info sessions
Info sessions are great opportunities for nonprofit, foundation, or government staff to access to the guide, get trained on how to implement the content, and start sharing it with the community. If you’re interested in inviting a member of our staff to be a speaker, please contact us at marketing@missionassetfund.org.
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