Holiday Budget Boot Camp on Dec. 6 for Michiganders as Average Holiday Spending in U.S. to Reach Over $1,000

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Free virtual program aims to help families set a realistic budget this holiday season.

 U.S. consumers are expected to spend an average of $1,014 on holiday gifts this season, the first time ever that the amount will top $1,000, according to Statista. To assist families in budgeting so that they do not face heavy bills after the holidays which they struggle to pay off, Gesher Human Services, one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit, will be offering a free virtual workshop on Fri. Dec. 6 at 1 p.m.

Holiday Budget Bootcamp: Stress Free Spending will help Michiganders

conquer holidays costs with ease, provide a step-by-step process to gather essential information about their finances for the holiday season, set a realistic budget and master comparison shopping. To register for the free event, go to geshermi.org/events.

“Our holiday budget boot camp is to help families avoid getting into debt at the end of the year which then carries on into 2025,” said Gesher’s Financial Education Manager Laltsha Cunningham. “People get tempted to overspend because they feel that giving their loved ones expensive gifts with a high monetary value is spreading holiday cheer. But there are so many other ways to share the joys of the season.”

Cunningham said that sharing experiences and services

and finding free events to attend could all make holiday budgets go further. “We want our attendees to leave our virtual workshop feeling confident and prepared to enjoy the holidays without breaking the bank,” she added.

Gesher Human Services also provides one-on-one financial counseling to the community which can be scheduled by calling 248.233.4299 or email financialhelp@geshermi.org.

About Gesher Human Services

Gesher Human Services is a non-profit organization providing a bridge to hope and opportunity for people at work, at home and in the community. It is dedicated to helping people across metro Detroit lead more stable and fulfilling lives through workforce development, career mobility, behavioral health, inclusion programming and residential services that serve all metro Detroiters while meeting the needs of the Jewish community.

The organization works with job seekers, people with disabilities, older adults, and the community at large to provide skills, support, and equitable opportunities for people to succeed. Uniting two of metro Detroit’s most influential Jewish human services agencies, JVS Human Services and Kadima, Gesher brings over 110 years of combined experience facilitating equitable employment opportunities and better mental health outcomes for residents.

With a network of more than 400 employees and volunteers across 25 locations in southeast Michigan, Gesher delivers a continuum of services and support that directly impacts the lives of over 26,000 individuals and families annually. More information at www.geshermi.org.