YWCA Darien/Norwalk’s Economic Empowerment Program (EEP) is dedicated to helping women build confidence and skills in areas that support long-term stability — including financial literacy, career development, digital proficiency, and workplace readiness.

Applications are now open for the latest cohort of our no-cost, four-week Economic Empowerment program called Foundations: Take Control of Your Money, beginning April 20, 2026

Who:

This session is designed for women in Fairfield County who want to strengthen their financial skills and feel more in control of their money. Whether you’re creating a budget for the first time, paying down debt, saving for a big goal, or starting to explore investing, this series will give you practical steps and a clear roadmap forward.

What We’ll Cover:

This program brings together a small group of women for four consecutive weekly sessions where participants will gain practical tools and knowledge in key areas of personal finance, including:

Money Basics & Smart Goal Setting — Choosing the right bank accounts and setting clear financial goals

Credit Confidence & Tackling Debt — Understanding credit scores, reports, and strategies to manage or reduce debt

Budgeting That Works in Real Life — Creating a realistic, personalized budget you can actually stick to

Investing Basics & Your Personal Financial Roadmap — Learning the fundamentals of 401(k)s, IRAs, and brokerage accounts while beginning to map out a long-term financial plan.

When: 

Mondays, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Starting April 20, 2026 for 4 weeks

Where:  Hosted by HAYVN Coworking, 320 Boston Post Rd Suite 180, Darien. This program is sponsored by DR Bank.

Interested in joining this NO COST program?  Please click the "APPLY NOW" button, and we will be in touch with more information!

If transportation, childcare, location, or scheduling makes it difficult for you to attend, we still want to hear from you! please reach out to ecoempower@ywcadn.org.

• Cohorts of 10-15 participants.
• 4 weeks, 1.5 hour classes. Additional modules may be run subsequent to this session completion.
• Classes conducted in Darien (In Person ONLY)
• Free to all participants

If you're interested in becoming a facilitator for the sessions, or a mentor for women in the program, please reach out to ecoempower@ywcadn.org.