Which Pet is really “Bad to the Bone”? Cottages of Hope is interested in finding out which animal rules, and which animal drools. Each has their strengths and financial issues, but which is “Bad” enough to avoid going to prison for a good cause? In order to find out we have added one Cat and one Dog [...]
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Debtors’ Prison – Starting Line-Up
We are a very excited to roll-out our initial list of Debtors’ Prisoners. The individuals you see below have been accused of caring too much about financial literacy and their community. These individuals along with several others have turned themselves in for a good cause and need to your help to raise their bail. You [...]
Debtors’ Prison Fundraiser
A History of Debtors’ Prison – Prior to the mid-19th century debtors’ prisons were a common way to deal with unpaid debt. Both men and women were locked up together in a single large cell until their families and friends paid their debt. (The Consumer Reporter; Aug. 2009) We Need Your Help – As you know, Cottages [...]
Struggling to from paycheck to paycheck?
Maybe a free class at Cottages Of Hope might be just what you need to make ends meet. Join us as we start another series of “Stretch Your Bucks…Without Breaking Your Back” This four part series covers the basics of good financial money management and also meets the first requirement for the “Individual Development Account” (IDA) [...]
Free Secure Document Shredding
We are pleased to announce that EnableUtah, a local nonprofit, has agreed to provide our safe and secure document shredding during our June 2nd Identity Theft Prevention Open House. To learn more about EnableUtah, click here. QUICK REMINDER FOR JUNE 2ND ACTIVITIES - Document Shredding – We will be collecting documents to be destroyed (shred) from 10:00 am to 6:00 [...]
Financial Fitness Fair – Mound Fort Jr High
The Scope Center at Mound Fort Jr High and Cottages Of Hope are Co-Sponsoring a “Financial Fitness Fair” Friday, January 28th from 6:00 to 8:30 PM 1396 Liberty Avenue, Ogden Utah The fair will include resource booths, presentations, free food, prizes, carnival games, & entertainment. Resource Booths will provide information on banking, financial/debt counseling, free tax preparation, saving tips, good [...]
New Prisoners “Guilty of caring too much about financial literacy”
NEW WARRANTS ISSUED: You may know individuals recently charged with caring too much about financial literacy like: Jeremy & Mandy Botelho, Pam Parkinson, Jessica Swaner & Lacey Shaw, Kay Thompson, and Janet Carpenter. Click to learn more or contribute to your favorite inmate To find out more about the event call (801) 393-4011
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Recent Graduates!
- Ogden Standard: “Cottages of Hope supports AmeriCorps Week”
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Awesome Donations so far for our Debtors’ Prison Fundraiser!
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New Prisoners “Guilty of caring too much about financial literacy”
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A Big Thanks for the Bike Rack!
