Fresh Start Banking
Fresh Start Banking
Mentorship Program
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About
First Step Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to charitable and educational causes that help advance successful reentry and sustainable financial independence for justice-involved individuals. We seek to partner with community-based organizations, financial institutions, Departments of Corrections and state agencies, to fulfill our mission.
Our goals are to:
• Empower people with knowledge by providing free financial education resources.
• Strengthen families and communities by enhancing access to affordable financial services.
• Connect with mission-aligned organizations to increase our reach.
• Donate to organizations that support our targeted communities.
You've done your time. Now you should have more than just a fighting chance to re-start your life.
Our Mission
We are committed to improving the financial lives of formerly incarcerated people and their families.
Our mission is to help advance successful reentry and sustainable financial independence by improving access to financial education and affordable banking services.
Our Vision
Our vision is to make impactful, large-scale change to the systemic banking issues faced by millions of people. We are working on starting a new credit union dedicated to providing a financial home for formerly incarcerated individuals and their families.