Roadblocks to Reentry: Reducing Barriers to Car Ownership
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Fresh Start Banking
Fresh Start Banking
Mentorship Program
powered by Element Federal Credit Union
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Financial education and access to affordable banking services help people create a path to financial stability and economic mobility.
The First Step Alliance Fresh Start Financial Education, Banking
and Entrepreneurship Programs are available to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people through community organizations and government agencies. There is no cost to participants and all Programs, including credit counseling services, are offered in both English and Spanish.
Justice-involved individuals experience significant challenges in accessing mainstream financial services. Our vision is to start a new credit union for this community, their families, friends and supporters.
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Breaking Barriers, Building Futures Together
We are committed to ending systemic discrimination in mainstream banking. Our Proposed Federal Credit Union will be a groundbreaking not-for-profit financial institution uniquely focused on the holistic financial needs of justice-involved individuals and their families. From no-cost checking and savings accounts, credit-building products, car loans, and mortgages to retirement accounts and educational resources --- we'll be with you every step on your journey to financial independence.
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