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Education & planning · Birmingham, AL (Jefferson County)

Community & Church Financial Literacy Seminars in Birmingham, Alabama

45.4% of Birmingham homes are owner-occupied (U.S.: 65.0%), and the median home value is $146,800, well below the U.S. median of $303,400. Educational workshops on how money works, debt basics, and protection concepts for churches, nonprofits, and employers — complimentary to host. Olive, a licensed agent with Manna Financial Services, helps Birmingham, AL households compare community financial literacy workshops by phone or video, and the first conversation is free.

What matters for community financial literacy workshops in Birmingham

Birmingham has about 197,900 residents, 23.8% of households with children and 16.1% of residents 65 or older, so workshop topics range from protecting a young family to planning for Medicare.

Birmingham by the numbers

  • 45.4% of Birmingham homes are owner-occupied (U.S.: 65.0%), and the median home value is $146,800, well below the U.S. median of $303,400.
  • 23.8% of Birmingham households include children under 18, well below the U.S. figure of 29.8%.
  • 15.6% of Birmingham adults aged 19 to 64 have no health insurance, above the U.S. rate of 11.1%.
  • The median household income in Birmingham is $44,376, well below the U.S. average of $78,538, the lowest median household income of the 22 South U.S. communities on this site.

Birmingham and nearby communities

PlaceHouseholds with children65 or olderMedian household income
Birmingham23.8%16.1%$44,376
Houston31.2%12.1%$62,894
San Antonio32.8%13.4%$62,322
Dallas28.6%11.8%$67,760
U.S.29.8%17.7%$78,538

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates.

How we help with community financial literacy workshops

  • 60–90 minute workshops for congregations and community groups
  • Topics such as compounding basics, protection concepts, and debt cash flow
  • Workbooks or digital guides for registered attendees when available
  • Education-first environment during the presentation

Read our full guide to community financial literacy workshops

Rules that apply in Alabama

  • Our education sessions are free and come with no obligation to buy.
  • We do not give tax, legal, investment or credit-counseling advice; we refer you to the right professional when needed.

Questions from Birmingham

Is there a cost for our church or organization to host?

No. Community financial literacy seminars are complimentary as part of Manna Financial Services' educational outreach.

Do I need to visit an office in Birmingham?

No. Olive works with Birmingham and Jefferson County households by phone or video, so you can compare options from home. Most applications and signatures can be completed online.

Talk with Olive about community financial literacy workshops.

Free, no obligation, by phone or video. Or call or text (937) 388-5346.