RFLP

Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area

Refugee Financial Literacy Project

Changing Lives

Our Refugee Financial Literacy Project (RFLP) sets refugees and asylees on the path

of building wealth for themselves, future generations, and the community.

With weekly classes, participants learn how to develop personal money management skills such as to:

	set realistic goals and priorities;
	understand their paycheck;
	open and manage a checking account;
	obtain and/or maintain credit;
	find out how to get out of debt;
	design a manageable spending and savings plan;
	become aware of money drainers such as check cashing operations, rent-to-own stores, and predatory lending.