Refugees to the United States often have to overcome cultural and economic barriers to adapt to new living arrangements.
Understanding the concept of how the American financial system works promotes an overall healthy lifestyle according to Jericho Road Ministries, a non-profit organization located on Barton Street in Buffalo’s diverse west side community.
“I know how to pay the bills, but sometimes I (would be) late for a full payment, and the (next bill) would be high,” said Rosa Niag, a refugee from Sudan. “This confused me.”
The eight week program educates participants on how to balance their finances through instruction and partnerships with local organizations. Full story
