Christians Against Poverty America

Are you ready? It is a celebration you won't want to miss and a speaker you will definitely want to hear! Brian Dye is a man with a discipleship legacy. CAP is partnering with Brian to bring financial?literacy to inner city churches of Chicago.? Reserve your seats today! https://lnkd.in/gc2Q8bH8

Can you relate or know someone who can? From Brian Dye of Legacy Disciple Growing up, my family lived paycheck to paycheck. Vacations? We didn’t have those. I don’t have memories of visiting places like Niagara Falls or the Grand Canyon with my parents. We never dined out, never bought new clothes; every penny had to be carefully stretched. When I went off to college, I knew I’d be on my own financially. But that’s when I received my first letter from a credit card company. Mr. Discover offered me instant access to funds I didn’t actually have in my bank account. For someone who’d never had the luxury of eating out, the card felt like a miracle—a lottery win. Suddenly, I could not only afford meals for myself, but I could treat my friends too. The thrill was incredible. I knew, in theory, I’d have to pay the money back, but I didn’t understand the reality of budgeting, income, or expenses. My parents never taught me those things. Before I knew it, the card was maxed out, and making even the minimum payments became a struggle. Once again, I was back to scraping by—no more dining out, no more small luxuries. But this time, I wasn’t just broke; I was in bondage to debt.? Being broke is like having no pool in the backyard. But being in debt? That’s like having a pool filled with water but you are chained to the bottom of the deep end of that pool. You can’t enjoy a swim. You’re gasping for air, desperate to reach the surface, wondering if you’ll ever be free again. I could only wish that I was aware of CAP years ago. I had to learn financial stewardship the hard way. CAP is here to offer free debt help and financial wellness to families as an outreach of the church. https://capamerica.org/

Thankful for a full room of supporters who came to celebrate CAP America's 5 year Anniversary. We heard powerful client stories...Congrats to Brandi and Victor for receiving the Perseverance Award and for Gail the Overcomer Award. All deserve a standing ovation for their diligence to get out of debt! It was an amazing celebration and Brian Dye of Legacy Disciple shared his personal experience being chained to debt. Simon Wilce shared the vision for CAP's next 5 years. If you missed it, you can reach out to hear it personally from him! [email protected] Cheers to the next 5 years! #capamericaorg #debthelp #financialfreedom #hope

Not your typical Saturday afternoon...Day of Hope was an event sponsored by a generous supporter of CAP to raise awareness and money for several nonprofits to advance their mission of hope near and far. Christians Against Poverty America was thankful to participate and enjoy the afternoon making new friends! And even a?helicopter ride. Are you ready for our next event? Come join us to celebrate 5 years and support our next 5 years. Friday, October 25th at Cantigny Park, Wheaton, IL. Register at?capamerica.org/hope

Did you know...77% American households dealing with the pressures of debt say it negatively impacts their well-being? CAP is here to bring hope and wholeness to the financial crisis facing so many Americans today. CAP offers free financial coaching and debt advice through local churches.? "Do not be anxious, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." Phil. 4:6 CAP is equipping churches to help their communities find Hope in their financial crisis! Find out how you can get involved...https://capamerica.org/

WELCOME:??Highpoint.Church in Naperville, IL?have joined in partnership with Christians Against Poverty America to teach CAP Money.??CAP Money is a simple, flexible and effective set of budgeting tools and processes that will allow individuals and families to manage their budget.?Having a budget is a foundational step on the path to financial health.?? #budget?#financialliteracy?#getoutofdebt?#CAPMoney? #CAP https://lnkd.in/g_JZTHpp

WELCOME:??CityLine Bible Church in Niles, IL?have joined in partnership with Christians Against Poverty America to teach CAP Money.??CAP Money is a simple, flexible and effective set of budgeting tools and processes that will allow individuals and families to manage their finances.?Having a plan is a foundational step on the path to financial health.?? https://capmoney.org/ #budget?#financialliteracy?#getoutofdebt?#CAPMoney? https://cityline.church/

WELCOME:??Grace Center Church in Franklin, TN?have joined in partnership with Christians Against Poverty America (CAP) Poverty to teach CAP Money.??CAP Money is a simple, flexible and effective set of budgeting tools and processes that will allow individuals and families to manage their budget.?Having a budget is a foundational step on the path to financial health.? #CAP #CAPMoney #Budget #getoutofdebt https://lnkd.in/gr6VJEWK?

We wrapped up May celebrating 5 years of Christians Against Poverty America with a visit from founder John Kirkby. The visit included opportunities to share CAP's story with business leaders in Wheaton IL and a luncheon with staff and leaders. Margaret Greenwell, John Kirkby, Simon Wilce, Christi Parker, Katy Hurst Melinda Vogt-Wong, Betsy Strong #CAP, #Budget, #FinancialLiteracy, #CAPMoney, #Getoutofdebt

WELCOME:??HOPE CITY Church, in Houston, TX?have joined in partnership with Christians Against Poverty to teach CAP Money.??CAP Money is a simple, flexible and effective set of budgeting tools and processes that will allow individuals and families to manage their budget.?Having a budget is a foundational step on the path to financial health.?? https://lnkd.in/gGxHsVAz #budget?#financialliteracy?#getoutofdebt?#CAPMoney?