Polk County Financial Empowerment Center

05/20/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

In 2014, the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was signed into law. The ABLE Act allows people with disabilities to create tax-advantaged savings accounts called ABLE accounts.

The money in ABLE accounts can be used for qualified disability-related expenses, such as education, housing and transportation. Most importantly, ABLE accounts allow people with disabilities to save money without losing their eligibility for federally funded benefits such as Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Our Financial Counselors have been trained and certified to assist you in legacy planning, financial coaching, and learning more about ABLE accounts.

Visit the National Disability Institute here to learn more about these accounts:
https://www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/financial-wellness/able-accounts/

New Clients- schedule an appointment with us TODAY by clicking the link below:

https://fecpublic.my.site.com/fecbot/s/referral?c__city=0010f00002VgXSM

Existing Clients- LOGIN by clicking the link below:

https://portal.fecpublic.org

05/18/2026

We look forward to you attending Evelyn K. Davis Center For Working Families Small Business Growth Lab on May 28th.

Small Business Solutions and FEC with Polk County Iowa Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund will be hosting this lab.

The event will be from 11am-1pm. *Lunch will be provided.*

The registration link and the QR code is:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx...

05/15/2026

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Click the link below to schedule your 1st appointment with one of our financial counselors:
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05/14/2026

Small Business Solutions at the Evelyn K. Davis Center For Working Families will be hosting a workshop to learn about banking, loans, and Microloans for entrepreneurs on Thursday, May 28th.

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.

Keep a look out for the registration and QR code, coming soon.

05/13/2026

If improving your finances has been on your mind… this is your sign.
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📅 Book your session now. Reach out to schedule your FREE appointment NOW!

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03/30/2026

We will be hosting a financial education Lunch & Learn in Spanish April 2nd, 2026 if you or anyone you know may be interested come learn more about the FREE financial services offered at Evelyn K. Davis Center For Working Families.

Contact our bilingual financial counselor, Mercy Morton, for more details and to register.






Evelyn K. Davis Center For Working Families
Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund

03/19/2026

2nd REMINDER: The Bank Smart, Build Strong that was originally scheduled to take place tomorrow HAS BEEN POSTPONED with a future date to be announced in the upcoming months.

03/06/2026

UPDATE:
***This educational event has been POSTPONED..***
***We will update when we've secured a future event date.***

The Polk County Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) managed by Kent Johnson and housed at the Evelyn K. Davis Center For Working Families, is hosting Bank Smart, Build Strong, a financial education event focused on advancing financial inclusion, expanding access to banking services, and strengthening financial security for individuals and families across Polk County.

Designed for community members, financial institutions, and professionals who work directly with populations most impacted by financial barriers, the event brings together local and national partners committed to building a more inclusive financial system.

Featured guest speakers include Marvin DeJear and Deidre DeJear with opening remarks made by Polk County Iowa Angela Connolly, 5th District Polk County Supervisor, Former Chair.

You can also click this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qMpMpjr79HXipTDFLUvWKDDbFb4zc2OVTkXiq0Ke0Ew/edit

02/12/2026

The Polk County Financial Empowerment Center along with Evelyn K. Davis Center For Working Families and the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund will be hosting a financial services Lunch & Learn next Thursday, February 19th.

The event will be located at Urban Dreams - Iowa from 11am-1pm.

Registration is Required.

Event Date: February 19th, 2026 Event Time: 11am-1pm Event Address: Urban Dreams-1615 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 Contact Twyla Woods at (515) 697-1465 or [email protected]

01/27/2026

We are excited to announce we will be offering a banking workshop February 4th at the Evelyn K. Davis Center For Working Families with Chase Bank's Chase Money Skills.

Join us from 10am-1pm for a three part NO-COST workshop series and learn banking basics like how to open an account, improve your credit, manage your debt, as well as helpful tips.

Lunch will be provided.

The class will be taught by Marcia Treichel, Chase's VP, Community Manager | Community & Business Development.