Polk County Financial Empowerment Center

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.

11/20/2025

The Polk County Iowa Financial Education Center at Evelyn K. Davis Center For Working Families now offers free legacy-planning services. Through this one-on-one financial counseling program, residents can get guidance on legacy planning and practical steps to protect their assets, all at no cost.

In partnership with Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund

Appointments can be made at www.polkcountyfec.dmacc.edu or by calling 515-967-7700.



Twyla Woods on why legacy planning is important:

11/05/2025

LEGACY PLANNING is now being offered AT NO COST through the Financial Empowerment Center at EKD!

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10/28/2025

We are SUPER excited to announce that in partnership with the national nonprofit Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund(CFE Fund) and Polk County Iowa that free legacy planning services are now available at Polk County FEC! ✅

This one-on-one financial counseling program offers residents access to help with legacy planning and taking steps to protect their assets, at no cost.

10/28/2025

We are located in the heart of the Des Moines urban community at the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families.

Being located centrally allows us the opportunity to work with a diverse community and help working families, small business owners, students as well as professionals from all backgrounds work towards securing their financial futures.

10/28/2025

Welcome to the Polk County Financial Empower Center's FB page!

Since March of 2020 Polk County has provided professional financial counseling for Polk County residents at no cost, as a public service

This is more than financial education or financial literacy. Trained and certified financial coaches will meet with you individually to hear about your goals, assess your individual financial situation and look for ways to help.