It’s nice to have someone on your side, especially during these uncertain times when your household income may have dropped and the future isn’t clear.

Harborstone Credit Union, with a branch on Joint Base Lewis McChord, is supporting that effort through its Financial Navigator program.

Think of it like having a trusted friend, there to be a listening ear and to help you make sound decisions without judgment.

Harborstone created this effort in response to COVID-19 and its widespread effects, seeing the need not only to help people who are struggling with loss of household income but also to offer guidance and support for an individual’s unique needs. Whether it’s managing your debt, learning how to budget, or finding the right assistance for your current situation, Harborstone is here to help.

“People are hurting out there,” said Jen Rose, Financial Navigator and Money Management Coach with Harborstone. “It’s hard for people to ask for help,” Rose said. “So we want to listen without adding judgment to the conversations.” In fact, Rose said her team has been reaching out to members proactively, before they even ask for help. “We want to develop a spending plan with empathy,” she added.

Harborstone’s Financial Navigators can offer one-on-one support to better understand your full financial picture and offer the best resources or advice based on your current situation. And if all you need is some much-needed encouragement during this unprecedented time, they can provide that too. There is no reason to suffer in silence.

Mark Minickiello, Vice President of Community Development at Harborstone, said it best when he described what Harborstone and credit unions represent. “When times get tough, we work even harder for our members and our communities.” Because credit unions are owned by their members, it’s all about a community coming together to help each other.

While military members may not have lost their jobs, they may have partners who have lost theirs, and there is a need for additional support within the military community. Harborstone, which was once named McChord Credit Union, understands the military life and can talk to military families with compassion and understanding.

To connect with a Financial Navigator today, call (253) 983-8611 or visit www.harborstone.com.

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