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Shelter House, local domestic violence shelter, is offering WAM! (Women and Money!) economic empowerment classes to Okaloosa and Walton counties. Participants will learn about credit, how to deal with creditors, loans, basic savings and checking accounts, and much more.

The Spring schedule begins at the end of February. Each course is once a week for six weeks. All classes are open to the public and free of charge. Call 243-1201 or email info@shelterhousenwfl.org to register.

Fort Walton Beach: Troy University, 81 Beal Pkwy. NW on Tuesdays, March 2 – April 6, 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Santa Rosa Beach: Shelter House Office, 78 Lynn Dr. on Wednesdays, May 19 – June 23, 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Shelter House is able to offer these classes because of a grant from The Allstate Foundation. The first sets of classes were held at the Northwest Florida State College campuses in Niceville, DeFuniak Springs and Santa Rosa Beach. “The instructors were very informative and made sure all the questions were answered,” said a participant. “I learned I have several financial options.”

Shelter House is the state-certified domestic violence shelter serving victims of domestic violence in Okaloosa and Walton counties. Services provided include 24-hour hotline, crisis counseling, advocacy, outreach, primary prevention, transitional housing and confidential shelter.

If you feel that a family member or intimate partner is endangering your physical or emotional safety or if you know someone experiencing this in their home, call Shelter House’s hotline at 1-800-44-ABUSE, or 850-863-4777.