Three Rivers Community Action - Community Organization Spotlight with Courtney Dugstad
Good Money Moves
In episode 14 of the Good Money Moves podcast, "Three Rivers Community Action: Community Organization Spotlight,” host Jenna Taubel, AVP of Marketing at First Alliance Credit Union, sits down with Courtney Dugstad, Chief Operations Officer at Three Rivers Community Action. Courtney shares powerful insights into the mission and programs of this long-standing nonprofit that’s been serving Southeast Minnesota for 60 years.
You’ll learn about:
• How Community Action Agencies were formed to fight poverty by listening to the people they serve
• The Achieve Homeownership program and how it helps first-generation and first-time homebuyers with education, coaching, and down payment assistance
• Programs that support renters facing eviction or struggling to afford monthly housing
• Mobile home rehabilitation efforts and weatherization assistance to maintain affordable housing
• Mentorship and post-purchase support to keep families successful in their homes
• The organization’s role in building equity and generational wealth through housing
Whether you're renting, buying, or simply trying to stabilize your financial life, this episode shows how Three Rivers meets people where they are and walks with them toward long-term stability.
More helpful resources from First Alliance Credit Union
• Homebuying Help & First-Time Buyer Tools – https://www.firstalliancecu.com/mortgages
• Free Budget Calculator – https://www.firstalliancecu.com/budgeting-calculator
• Learn More About Community Partnerships – https://www.firstalliancecu.com/blog/30k-grant-to-three-rivers-community-action
First Alliance Credit Union is federally insured by the NCUA and is an Equal Housing Lender.
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