Grant helps Mat-Su and Delta Junction families.

• Author: Pilkington, Steve
• Position: GRANTS - Brief Article

Hundreds of economically and educationally disadvantaged adults and families will receive training in money management skills this year through HRC Inc. in Wasilla. The agency was one of 37 in the country to receive a grant from the American Express Economic Independence Fund, created to help people achieve economic independence.

Through the grant, HRC will provide instruction and mentoring to 1,200 economically disadvantaged individuals, immigrants and families moving from welfare-to-work. The instruction will be embedded into existing programming, including adult education and GED preparation, literacy and...