D&E, A Housing & Economic Empowerment Center, Inc. (D&E Group)

Banking Access and Financial InclusionProgram

Workshops and counseling that help unbanked or underbanked people open safe, low-cost bank accounts and use financial services.

CLEARPATHProgram

A no-cost program for teachers and people who want to become teachers in Mississippi. It guides them through state licensure with one-on-one and group support.

Consumer Financial CapabilityProgram

Financial education on credit, debt, budgeting, cash flow, and avoiding financial problems.

Credit Counseling and the 700 ClubService

Three one-on-one sessions that teach you how to read your credit report, what shapes your score, and how to handle debt. You get worksheets, guides and sample letters to credit bureaus.

First Time Homebuyer's WorkshopProgram

A 6- to 8-hour class that walks you through buying a home, from start to finish. You hear from real estate agents, inspectors and insurance experts. You get a certificate most lenders accept.

Foreclosure Prevention AssistanceService

Free help for homeowners who may lose their home. HUD-certified counselors speak up for you, work with your lender, and look at every option to help you stay.

Homebuyer’s ClubProgram

A program lasting 6 to 18 months for future homeowners dealing with credit or money problems. You learn budgeting, saving and ways to raise your credit with certified counselors.

Lease-Purchase ProgramProgram

For people who need more time to build credit or savings before a mortgage. You attend monthly workshops and one-on-one counseling, and you can move into a home in as little as 2 to 3 months while you keep working on mortgage readiness.