Family, Community Development, and Finance

This program helps people learn skills to improve their daily lives.

We offer education on:

• Household budgeting

• Finding community resources

• Managing family finances

• Avoiding consumer fraud

How We Help the Community

We work with the community to find solutions to local needs.

Our work includes:

• Supporting volunteers

• Building community resources

• Preparing for disasters

• Promoting a greener Monroe County

Projects and Partnerships

Extension has helped manage a $3 million energy efficiency grant from the U.S. Department of Energy and the Florida Energy and Climate Commission.

We also support important local plans, including:

• The Monroe County Climate Action Plan (adopted in 2013)

• The Monroe County Green Keys 5-Year Work Plan