BankOn Hampton Roads is a regional partnership of participating municipalities, banks, credit unions and community organizations, coordinated through the Virginia Beach Department of Human Services, designed to connect unbanked and under-banked families to free or low-cost bank accounts and other resources leading to financial freedom.

Through a series of monthly, two-hour classes, the program will provide attendees the opportunity to learn the skills needed to achieve greater financial freedom and independence. Participants in the five-month program are expected to attend one virtual class per month and work one-on-one with a personal financial coach. In addition to learning the basics of banking and money management, participants will learn strategies to overcome paycheck-to-paycheck living, reduce debt, increase savings, build a credit score, develop a budget and protect assets.

The upcoming series of classes will be offered both virtually and in-person. Participants may choose from one of the following options that best fits their schedule:

Virtual Classes:

• 6 p.m.                 
  2^nd Wednesday of the month     
  Starting Feb. 8

• 6 p.m.                 
  3^rd Tuesday of the month           
  Starting Feb. 21

• 6 p.m.                 
  4^th Thursday of the month           
  Starting Feb. 23

In-Person Classes:

• 9:30 a.m.           
  1^st Saturday of the month           
  Starting Feb. 4                 
  At Major Hillard Library
  824 Old George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake

• 9:30 a.m.           
  3^rd Saturday of the month           
  Starting Feb. 18               
  At Revive Community (at Calvary Revival Church)
  5833 Poplar Hall Dr., Norfolk

The classes are offered at no cost, however registration is required. Please click here to sign up for the next round of classes. For more information about BankOn Hampton Roads visit BankOnHR.org or contact Anita Wyche, Financial Empowerment Coordinator, at (757) 618-6793 or awyche@vbgov.com.