Workshops @ CCCS

CCCS offers a wide variety of workshops throughout the year. Join us to learn about financial topics that will help you to better manage your finances, understand your credit, and find out more about issues like identity theft. Stay informed and sign up to receive our Workshop Guide, a monthly email that will provide dates and details on upcoming workshops and other pertinent information.

Money In Motion

The workshop will be presented by an NFCC certified credit counselor from Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Buffalo, Inc. This nationally standardized program, created by the American Center for Credit Education (ACCE), teaches individuals how to develop a budget, how to use credit wisely and how to get yourself out of financial trouble. Individuals that complete the three-hour course will have the option of receiving a $25 gift card to Tops or Wegmans!!

Credit When Credit Is Due...

A comprehensive, two-day three hour session or one-day six hour session on the common sense approach to money management, utilizing 24 steps to improve your credit rating and gaining the background for how credit works. Graduates of this course earn a positive statement on their credit report.

Budgeting Basics

Learn new ways to save money; examine your income, budget and expenses and learn ways to establish debt payment and money control.

Other Workshops include:

Auto Tips...How much do you need to purchase a vehicle? Let CCCS of Buffalo, Inc. guide you on car shopping, financing, buying or leasing and budgeting for your current or next vehicle purchase.

Budgeting For A Wedding...All you need to know about the tax angle: putting together a realistic budget, tallying the guest list and getting the word out.

5 C's of Credit...Learn about the five important steps in managing your finances: Character, Capacity, Capital, Conditions and Collateral.

Credit Card Shopping...Learn the in's and out's of credit and interest rates, outstanding balances and periodic rates and review a detailed shopper's list to help you save a buck for your money.

Credit & Divorce...Examine changes in spending, living on one budget and how it will affect you and how to re-examine your budget.

Credit & Employment/Credit Report & Score...Learn how to review and understand your credit report and score, strategies to restoring credit worthiness and proper money management.


Holiday Spending...During this gift-giving season, it's easy to get frazzled. Learn how to budget for the holidays, shop online or on the phone, how to save and shop around and how to debt-proof your spending.

Has Anyone Seen My Identity.....Learn about protecting your privacy, how to avoid being victimized and what to do if you are victimized.

Loans, Loans, Loans... Learn the basic loan essentials, including when and when not to borrow and the process of closing loans.

How To Survive A Layoff...How to save money, use your credit card wisely, manage your finances while unemployed and get into the process of networking and resume establishing.