PROGRAMS & EVENTS

WATCH RECORDED WEBINARS

• Financial Literacy Series: Financial Wellness Webinar
  Discuss characteristics that influence our relationship with money and how to build and maintain healthy money management practices in the first installment of our Financial Literacy webinar series!

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• Financial Literacy Series: Consumer Awareness Webinar
  Discuss money-saving shopping tools and strategies, how to identify consumer scams, and how to effectively handle consumer complaints.

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• Financial Literacy Series: Budgeting 101
  Join Tuffy's Basic Needs Services Center to learn about budgeting, reviewing your finances, and how to create a money-managing system that works for you!

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• Financial Literacy Series: Understanding Credit
  Did you know that good credit can help you save money in the long-term? In this webinar, we will cover what goes into a credit score, how to maintain good credit, and what to consider when applying for your first credit card.

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• Financial Literacy Series: Understanding Loan Borrowing
  Taking out a loan is an important financial decision that can affect you for years to come. Join Tuffy's Basic Needs staff to learn more about loan options, borrowing responsibilities, and the fine print of taking out loans!

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• Financial Literacy Series: Understanding Loan Repayment
  Do you have questions about loan repayment? Join us for a discussion on loan repayment options, loan terminology, and resources you can track when repaying loans.

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• Financial Literacy Series: Understanding Taxes
  Did you know taxes are due every year on April 15th? First time filing on your own? Join us to learn more about taxes, determine whether you need to file this year, and identify common forms you may need for a smoother filing process.

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• Financial Literacy Series: Graduation on a Budget
  Graduating in Spring 2021? Join Tuffy's Basic Needs staff to learn about common graduation expenses and budget-friendly alternative options!

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• Healthy Eating Series: Let's Get Fresh with CalFresh!
  Cal Fresh is a food assistance program that can help students and households purchase more nutritious, healthy foods. Join our webinar to learn more about CalFresh benefits, eligibility requirements, and how you can apply!

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• Healthy Eating Series: The Tea with the ASI Food Pantry
  Join Tuffy's Basic Needs Services Center and ASI staff for a fun Q&A to learn about how students can access the ASI Food Pantry, how this service will be provided, and much more! 

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• TBNSC Open House
  Learn about Tuffy's Basic Needs Services Center's virtual services, programming for Fall 2020, and meet the Center's staff.

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• Healthy Eating Series: What is CalFresh?
  CalFresh is a food assistance program that can help students and households purchase more nutritious, healthy foods. Learn more and how to apply at this workshop.

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• Financial Literacy Series: Financial Aid 101
  Do you have questions on how financial aid packages are determined or what types of financial aid is available? Learn more from Financial Aid staff at this webinar!

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• Healthy Eating Series: Spend Smart, Eat Smart
  Learn to maximize your budget at the grocery store and buy more nutritious and delicious food for less.

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• Financial Literacy Series: Understanding Credit
  Did you know that good credit can help you save money in the long term? In this webinar, how to build and maintain good credit will be discussed.

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• Healthy Eating Series: What is Food Insecurity?
  Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County staff will examine current food insecurity trends, defining characteristics of food security, and providing information about on- and off-campus resources.

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• Healthy Eating Series: Getting Fresh with CalFresh!
  CalFresh is a food assistance program that can help students and households purchase more nutritious, healthy foods. Please join us as we walk through a CalFresh application and presentation.

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• Financial Literacy Series: Let's Talk Budgeting
  Join Tuffy's Basic Needs Services Center to learn about budgeting, reviewing your finances, and how to create a money-managing system that works for you!

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• Financial Literacy Series: Budgeting During a Pandemic featuring SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
  Many people have lost their primary source of income or had it impacted in some way by the pandemic. Loss of a job or even having hours cut back at work can lead to a significant amount of financial stress, but there are a few things you can do to make the change income less worrying. SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union will share tips and tricks for budgeting and saving money during the pandemic.

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• Healthy Eating Series: The Price Tastes Right with TitanWell
  TitanWell will discuss tips on getting the most bang for your buck without sacrificing flavor and nutrition such as top money-saving proteins, meal prep strategies, creating your go-to grocery list, and more!

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• Financial Literacy Series: Managing Debt
  Join Tuffy's Basic Needs Services Center staff for this webinar regarding managing debt! Participants will discuss debt burden, explore ways to manage existing debt, and provide tips to become a responsible borrower.

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• Healthy Eating Series: Healthy Eating During Finals
  Join Tuffy's Basic Needs staff in learning how to balance studying for finals and maintaing a healthy diet. Tools to create and access quick and nutritious meals so you are ready to knock finals out of the park will be discussed!

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• Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2019: Food Justice with Dr. Analena Hope Hassberg
  Dr. Analena Hope Hassberg, Assistant Professor of Ethnic and Women's Studies at Cal Poly Pomona, will discuss food justice and food insecurity, specifically what is food justice and what we as individuals and a community can do to eradicate food insecurity and create a culture of care.

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• Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2019: Housing Options and Opportunities for Students with HIS - OC (Homeless Intervention Services)
  Join staff members from HIS - OC (Homeless Intervention Services) to learn about their Home Share OC program that helps college students access affordable housing in Orange County. Home Share OC is a way to address the social-emotional needs and lack of affordable housing for both homeowners and college students.

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•  Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2019: Getting Fresh with CalFresh
  CalFresh is a food assistance program that can help students and households purchase more nutritious, healthy foods. Please join us as we walk through CalFresh eligiblity information and a demo application during this presentation.