New Recognition: Fair Housing and Financial Literacy!
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The Mayor and City Council of Columbia have officially proclaimed April 2025 as National Fair Housing Month and National Financial Literacy Month—and we invite our entire community to join us in celebrating empowerment, equity, and opportunity all month long!
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🏠 Fair Housing Month: Everyone Deserves a Place to Call Home
Fair Housing Month honors the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which protects individuals from discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. Throughout April, we reaffirm our city’s commitment to ensuring equal access to housing opportunities for all. Safe, affordable, and inclusive housing is the foundation of strong communities where individuals and families can live with dignity, security, and stability.
Explore our Fair Housing resources to learn more about your rights as a renter or homeowner, how to report discrimination, and what local efforts are underway to support housing equity in Columbia.
Explore our Fair Housing resources to learn more about your rights as a renter or homeowner, how to report discrimination, and what local efforts are underway to support housing equity in Columbia.
💰 Financial Literacy at Your Fingertips
Understanding money is a life skill that benefits everyone. Financial Literacy Month encourages Columbians of all ages and backgrounds to take control of their financial future—whether you're just starting out, recovering from hardship, or planning for long-term goals.
From budgeting and saving to credit management and investing, improving your financial knowledge empowers you to make informed decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and build lasting stability.
This April, take a step toward financial wellness! We’ve gathered local events, online workshops, and trusted tools to help you boost your money skills and confidence.
From budgeting and saving to credit management and investing, improving your financial knowledge empowers you to make informed decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and build lasting stability.
This April, take a step toward financial wellness! We’ve gathered local events, online workshops, and trusted tools to help you boost your money skills and confidence.
Take a look at Fast Forward's Financial Literacy page. Our Financial Literacy page offers practical tools, trusted resources, and local programs to help you take control of your money. Whether you're learning how to budget, build credit, save for the future, or recover from debt, we’ve got the guidance to support your financial journey—right here in Columbia.
