Mission Statement
"…promote economic sovereignty within our urban Native American community. We use traditional savings principles and culturally specific education to ensure long term vitality and fulfill dreams."
Programs
One on One 1:1 Coaching & Classes
- Micro Enterprise
- Post Secondary Education
- Financial Wellness
- Tax Assistance
Individual Development Accounts (IDA)—Download: FAQ | Application
- Homeownership
- Micro Enterprise
- Post Secondary Education
Youth Individual Development Accounts (YIDA)—Download: FAQ | Application
- Rental Deposits
- Small Business Development
- Health Care
- Transportation
- Post Secondary Education
Free Tax Assistance (click here for more information)
- Tax preparation & filing
- One-on-one tax planning & consulting
- Advising for tax debts and issues
- Workshops for specialized tax issues year-round
Events
Events require pre-registration and are located at NAYA Family Center.
Life Connections with Money
- Held 2nd Wednesday of every month from 6-7:30 pm.
- Dinner provided, participant led discussion.
- Schedule with Ben Helgren, Financial Skills Coach, ext. 273.
Financial Wellness Class Series (for more information, click here)
- 4 classes, offered every other month, on Monday evenings from 6–8:30 pm. And, because of popular demand, we are offering a Saturday Financial Wellness class series. The class will take place over 2-Saturdays. Attendance at both classes is required for completion. Class will be from 10 am–3 pm on Saturday April 17 and Saturday April 24.
- Dinner is provided.
- Schedule with Ben Helgren, Financial Skills Coach, ext. 273.
Youth IDA Information Session
- Monday, May 17th from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
- Snacks provided. Bring your kids, too!
- Schedule with Abby Soto, Resource Navigator Coach, ext. 326.
Small Business Class: Expanding Your Future
Dates and Times: Meets Friday and Saturday, June 11th and 12th from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm and Friday, June 25th from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Snacks will be provided.
Cost: $10 class deposit and $60 for curriculum materials.
Details: You need to be signed up for the Financial Wellness Class proir to the beginning of the Small Business Class. If you are interested in a Monday afternoon class, please call CJ Williams ((503) 288-8177 ext. 231) and let her know.
Contact: CJ Williams, Life Skills & Micro Enterprise Coach, (503) 288-8177, ext. 231.
Tax Filing Services
- February – April, appointment preferred
- May – October, appointment required
- November – January, please call for more information
Housing to Homeownership Fair
- Last Saturday in July at NAYA Family Center from 10 am-3 pm.
- Pre-registration not required.
Contact Information
For general information about CED Programs, contact Deanne Grant. Laina Green can help you with your questions about the different IDA programs offered at NAYA. For coaching and classes related to money management and financial skills, contact Ben Helgren; to find out more about Micro Enterprise coaching and classes, contact CJ Williams; for information about our Post Secondary Education Achievement coaching and classes, contact Deanne Grant; For information about the Youth IDA program, contact Abby Soto; and to learn about our Tax Assistance services, contact Irena Solomon.
Our offices are located at 5135 NE Columbia Boulevard in Portland, Oregon, 97218.
CED Staff (Click here to read Staff Bios)
| Irena Solomon |
Ext. 280 | Tax Advocate |
| Ben Helgren |
Ext. 273 | Financial Skills Coach |
| CJ Williams | Ext. 231 | Life Skills & Micro Enterprise Coach |
| Tamara Henderson | Ext. 296 | Achievement Coach |
| Laina Green | Ext. 313 | IDA Program Specialist |
| Abigail Soto | Ext. 326 | Resource Navigator Coach |