Our goal is to move lower-income working families toward financial independence, help them increase their income and build assets.

The community and family issues that stem from the economic and financial pressures facing individuals and their families are growing increasingly complex and more difficult to address.  Wages have not kept pace with the rising cost of housing, healthcare, and education in many areas, and skill levels have not stayed in alignment with changing industry needs.  As a result, more than 12 percent of the U.S. population has an income below the federal poverty level, in spite of the fact that many are employed, some with two or three jobs.