$9.3M in expenses

Community impact strategic planning & fund distribution:united way of southeast louisiana (uwsela) has a bold vision for eradicating poverty in sela. Grant-making supports the vision of "equitable communities where all individuals are healthy, educated and economically stable." this means both a sharpened focus on poverty through supporting the critical programs that form the bedrock of serving our population, and a systems change approach centered on collaboration. Our grant-making is rooted in addressing the complex interplay of symptoms and drivers of poverty in the region. In 2016, uwsela launched its first cycle of grants to support programs and groups working together in a collaborative way to address the outcomes in our blueprint for prosperity. This portion of the community impact division, as distinct from the initiatives and programs it coordinates, is responsible for the annual strategic grants funding processes. It develops strategic plans to guide the funding processes and program or initiative development and establishes and monitors measures of program success and financial accountability. Accomplishments: uwsela funded 64 programs, from july 1, 2024 june 30, 2025, to address priorities such as workforce training, housing, medical and mental health care, youth development, education, child and adult care and academic supports. Uwsela answered over 210,000 appeals for help from our community.

$1.8M in expenses

J. Wayne leonard prosperity center:the prosperity center offers families a "one-door" model, providing a single-entry point into a comprehensive suite of integrated services. This approach is especially critical in rural communities where entrenched poverty, underemployment, and limited access to financial capability services continue to challenge residents. By streamlining access to multiple resources, the prosperity center helps individuals and families move from economic crisis to stability and, ultimately, long-term prosperity.through this model, participants receive coordinated support in career navigation, financial education, case management, and essential resource connections, ensuring that each family's needs are addressed holistically rather than in isolation.comprehensive services: the prosperity center provides a robust portfolio of no-cost services designed to build financial capability and promote self-sufficiency:- financial education- financial coaching- financial counseling- credit counseling- credit building through safe and affordable financial products- free tax preparation assistance- access to federal and state benefits- incentivized savings programs- asset ownership programs (such as homeownership and small business development)financial education curriculum & community impact: the united way of southeast louisiana's financial capability team has developed a comprehensive financial education curriculum and resource guide, providing practical, step-by-step strategies for building financial stability. Over the past four years, the curriculum has been successfully implemented in collaboration with community, civic, and private partners, consistently yielding measurable results.since its inception, the curriculum has been used by participants in the individual development account (ida) program, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback. To date, the financial capability team has provided group financial education to over 11,736 participants, equipping families with the tools to build wealth, strengthen their assets, and achieve long-term economic stability.the curriculum is strengthened by nationally recognized financial education resources, including:- afi financial literacy core competencies- freddie mac's creditsmart- fdic's money smart curriculum- federal reserve bank's building wealth- consumer action's moneywisepathway to long-term prosperity: the primary goal of prosperity center workshops is to introduce participants to key financial management concepts that serve as the foundation for more personalized one-on-one coaching. These individual coaching sessions are where transformation happens, participants work alongside uwsela specialists to:- create and manage household budgets- establish savings plans- reduce and eliminate debt- improve credit scores- plan for long-term financial securityone-on-one financial coaching has proven highly effective, with participants reporting improved economic confidence, increased savings, and measurable steps toward asset ownership.

$1.3M in expenses

New orleans mental health collaborative (MHC):the new orleans mental health collaborative (MHC) was created to identify and fill gaps in mental health care in the city. The initiative was launched during a special city council session on mental and behavioral health convened by new orleans city councilmember joe giarrusso on sept. 15, 2022.in 2024-2025, building upon the vision and focus areas identified in the previous year, the MHC really took shape with workgroups and engaged trepwise to assist with building out strategic paths for the workgroups. The MHC also hired a director who allocates 100% of their time to the MHC a need that's been felt by both co-chairs and uwsela.vision: all new orleanians have equitable access to a robust, well-coordinated mental health system of high-quality care.areas of focus: - access to care: ensures there are available and coordinated services in high-need neighborhoods- capacity building: expands the ability to provide mental health care through community training- needs assessment: identifies most urgent needs, uplifts voices of those with lived experiencegeographic target area: new orleans east, lower 9 and holy cross neighborhoods - the area of new orleans identified as a behavioral health desertaccess to care:- conducted 3 pulse on wellness events, where behavioral health providers from our targeted geographic area convened and discussed the coordination of services and how to address the gaps- assisted with the coordination of efforts for organizations who work with schools to draw down medicaid dollars- via samhsa's recast grant, increased hours of direct mental health services to youth in schools- via samhsa's recast grant, conducted the resolve community impact grant process that funded programs addressing gaps in care to the most vulnerable communities- began discussion with nola friendship bench and how the MHC can partner with this groupcapacity building:- via samhsa's recast grant, increased number of trained individuals working with children and/or families on mental health first aid- secured $100,000 to provide mental health first aid training to faith leaders in our geographic target area - trained uwsela staff on mental health first aidneeds assessment:- completed the comprehensive needs and resource assessmentcommunity engagement:- #mentalhealthmoment social media campaign- mental health collaborative radio show series- MHC at community health fairs- revamped the MHC website and collateral- revamped the resolve website and collateral- for mental health awareness month, conducted programming throughout may- for bipoc mental health awareness in july, promoted resolve programming and resources policy:- educated ourselves on those bills impacting our work- members of MHC and uwsela's public policy committee engaged in calls to action around bills impacting our work and some testified as wellsamhsa recast grant - resolve initiative:the substance abuse and mental health services administration (samhsa) awarded MHC partners, led by united way of southeast louisiana, over $1.9 million for two years to expand and coordinate trauma-informed community behavioral health resources and services for young people. Funds support the resilient, equitable systems for overcoming loss and violence everywhere (resolve) new orleans project, which focuses on serving youth and families living in communities of chronic poverty most impacted by collective trauma and community violence. In 2024-2025, through the mental health collaborative + resolve initiative, 19 organizations are now working collaboratively in MHC's targeted neighborhoods of holy cross, lower 9, and new orleans east.resolve initiative:- trauma-informed behavioral health services have been provided to over 500 youth and their families.- trainings in trauma-informed care interventions and approaches have been provided to 7,837 individuals who work with young people.- a broad range of approaches were used to deliver mental health messaging to more than 185,000 youth, families, and community members.

$1.2M in expenses

Disaster relief:january 2025 - bourbon street new year's terrorism attack: in the early morning hours of new year's day 2025, shamshud-dim jabbar drove a pickup truck into a bourbon street that was still crowded with revelers, killing 14 people and wounding 57. The federal bureau of investigation began investigating the incident as a terrorist ACT, finding multiple explosive devices and weapons. Terrorism was previously unknown in louisiana, as well as to the work of united way of southeast louisiana, but we did not hesitate. We immediately joined local partners to staff a center for victim's needs. In addition, by the afternoon of january 1, uwsela launched the united for new orleans relief fund, dedicated to supporting the victims, their families, and the partner organizations working to provide assistance. This fund covered urgent needs like medical expenses, funeral costs, trauma counseling, and other critical services.uwsela went above and beyond an immediate response. Uwsela disaster team staffed an area at the fbi victim's center, the nola hub, each day for weeks after the attack, providing gift cards and services to victims and their families long beyond normal business hours. Leadership joined local leaders and the media to promote the fund, reaching out to old donors, and new, for help aiding victims. We were able to provide assistance to the families of all victims via this outreach, with funeral expenses, travel for families, and even food and laundry service to families, allowing them to focus on their loved ones. Further, as the fund grew, we were able to provide support for service partners to reach out to the families of victims, as well as bourbon street hospitality workers who were negatively impacted by the attack. We distributed $155,000 to partners such as 504healthnet's healthy hospitality initiative, offering counseling and mental health resources, southeast louisiana legal services for free civil legal aid, and the seeds of nola trauma recovery center, located in university medical center new orleans, for wraparound services to people whose lives have been disrupted by traumatic injury and violent crime. Uwsela was also able to provide limited assistance to bourbon street hospitality workers for lost wages, allowing them to weather a period where businesses along the busy commercial street remained closed. In total, we raised $885,714.00 in funding, assisting 710 households - including 14 families of victims, 34 injured survivors, 224 bystanders, 632 hospitality workers, and 6 partner agencies received funding for their needs. We continue to be an essential part of the ongoing planning and recovery from this disaster. September 2024 - hurricane francine: in the wake of hurricane francine, united way of southeast louisiana (uwsela) led a series of rapid and compassionate relief efforts to support families and communities across the region. Beginning on september 12, uwsela deployed essential supplies door-to-door in kenner, working alongside elected officials to reach residents directly affected by the storm.by september 19, the organization expanded its response through four pop-up relief events at its prosperity centers in bogalusa, mid-city new orleans, new orleans east, and covington. These events provided critical food, supplies, and financial assistance to more than 450 families. Uwsela distributed nearly $50,000 in gift cards to 340 residents experiencing storm-related losses and delivered $25,000 worth of nonperishable food, water, and hot meals.that same day, uwsela hosted a major pop-up relief event at sam's club in kenner, serving over 300 families with essential resources. The organization provided $25,000 in entergy bill assistance to 126 jefferson parish households in the hardest-hit neighborhoods and distributed an additional $14,000 worth of nonperishable food and water.through these coordinated relief efforts, uwsela demonstrated its deep commitment to community recovery - meeting families where they were, restoring hope, and ensuring access to immediate essentials in the aftermath of disaster.

$797K in expenses

Home for good:the home for good program is a collaborative initiative between united way of southeast louisiana (uwsela) and the city of new orleans, designed to transition individuals and families from homelessness or temporary shelter into stable, permanent housing. The program targets low-income residents, particularly those exiting emergency shelters or living in unstable conditions, with the goal of reducing chronic homelessness and improving economic mobility.through this partnership, united way provides comprehensive case management and supportive services, including:- rental assistance: covering up to 12 months of rent and utilities to ensure housing stability while participants rebuild financial capacity.- financial capability coaching: one-on-one sessions that help participants create budgets, improve credit, manage debt, and build savings for long-term stability.- employment and workforce development: job readiness coaching, resume assistance, and direct connections to local workforce programs to help clients achieve sustainable income.- wraparound services: coordination with local partners for mental health, legal aid, childcare, and transportation support as needed.each participant is assigned a dedicated case manager who develops an individualized plan outlining goals related to housing retention, employment, and financial well-being. The home for good program also integrates the prosperity center model, ensuring access to united way's broader economic mobility resources such as bank on sela, moving families forward, and vita free tax preparation services.the city of new orleans funds the program through its arpa and community development block grant allocations, while united way administers service delivery, compliance reporting, and data tracking to measure outcomes such as housing retention rates, income improvement, and credit growth. This partnership provides a pathway for vulnerable new orleans residents to achieve lasting housing security and financial independence.

$718K in expenses

Louisiana prisoner re-entry initiative (lapri) collaborative:louisiana has reported the highest incarceration rate in the u.s. Per capita for several decades. Recent efforts made by the louisiana department of public safety & corrections (DPS&c) to improve prisoner reentry policies and practices have caused this rate to reduce drastically in the past. While there has been a reduction in incarceration rates, each year, approximately 18,000 people are released from state prisons and jails to communities across louisiana. The five-year recidivism rate for offenders discharging from the custody the DPS&c is 38.7%. Unfortunately, jefferson and ST. Tammany parish are in the top tier of parishes with the highest recidivism rates. The louisiana prisoner reentry initiative (lapri) was implemented to combat these recidivism rates. Lapri utilizes a comprehensive case management approach that supports moderate to high-risk justice involved citizens from the facility and back into the community. It reduces the recidivism rate of justice involved citizens by addressing the three factors that cause recidivism:- a lack of prerelease preparation to connect prisoners to much needed services- post-release services that do not address the needs of prisoners assessed with a moderate to high risk of failure in a timely and comprehensive manner- the gaps in services that have been identified using the community needs assessment instrumentlapri is based on implementing evidence-based practice in community corrections: the principles of effective intervention (2004, bogue, et AL) and report of the national reentry policy council (2002, council of state governments). Lapri is an evidence-based model of state/local partnership focused on the engagement of communities so they "own" prisoner reentry and work in collaboration with DPSC. Since 2018, community stakeholders and service providers with funding from the jefferson parish council (JPC), united way of southeast louisiana (uwsela), department of justice's office of justice programs (DOJ) and the DPS&c have implemented lapri programmatic (reentry) services. Lapri programmatic partners include catholic charities archdiocese of new orleans (ccano), stuart h. Smith law clinic at loyola university new orleans (loyola law clinic), ST. Tammany probation and parole, jefferson parish probation and parole, southeast louisiana legal services (SLLS), tri-parish works and trepwise strategic consulting. The goals of lapri are:- reduce recidivism by developing and implementing a coc that enhances and expands community reentry resources, including housing, employment, transportation, healthcare, education, and other wraparound services.- facilitate and support partnerships that increase the availability and coordination of reentry resources by improving access to services and programs.- develop and implement a comprehensive community strategy that encourages the collaboration of multiple entities that enhance and sustain the continuity of services.DPS&c reports that 14.8% of individuals return to incarceration within their first year of release. Over the past year, lapri has had a 4.1% recidivism rate among its program participants. Participants face considerable challenges in obtaining stable employment, food insecurity, acquiring a stable income, and securing reliable transportation. During the period of july 1, 2024 -june 30, 2025, 137 individuals were provided with approximately 3,630 services. Participants had access to a range of services, including comprehensive case management, legal services, post-release supervision, benefits enrollment (SNAP, ssdi. Medicaid, etc.) medical, mental health, and substance abuse services, discretionary participant funds, family reunification, housing assistance, temporary employment, transportation, and full-time employment opportunities. Approximately $54,541.61 was spent on individual direct services for clients. Improvements in life areas among participants showed progress across all categories, with the largest improvements coming in income, at 49%.- employment: average baseline score 1.39, average follow-up score 1.83, percent change 32%- food: average baseline score 1.80, average follow-up score 2.42, percent change 34%- health care coverage: average baseline score 2.11, average follow-up score 2.59, percent change 23%- housing: average baseline score 2.08, average follow-up score 2.79, percent change 34%- income: average baseline score 1.50, average follow-up score 2.24, percent change 49%- legal: average baseline score 2.99, average follow-up score 3.95, percent change 32%- safety: average baseline score 2.83, average follow-up score 3.80, percent change 34%- transportation: average baseline score 1.73, average follow-up score 2.33, percent change 35%- substance abuse (drugs/alcohol) : average baseline score 4.06, average follow-up score 4.29, percent change 6%lapri has developed and began implementing a comprehensive community reentry plan (CCRP) in jefferson parish. The CCRP serves as a community strategy to reduce recidivism and create a continuum of care that supports the successful reintegration of justice involved citizens back into the community. One of the CCRP's priorities is to change public perception and increase visibility of the initiative's work in the reentry space. In-person community forums were held to facilitate the rebranding process. The new name selected for lapri is return an acronym which means (restoration & empowerment through united reentry networks).the DOJ awarded $1,000,000 to support lapri in jefferson parish. Funding is through september 2025. Lapri is requesting a no cost extension of the DOJ grant through september 2026. This will allow lapri to ensure we expend the funds and meet the deliverables of the grant. The DPS&c fy25 community incentive program (cig) awarded $1.2 million to uwsela to support lapri in ST. Tammany and jefferson parish. The funding will allow us to continue to provide reentry services in ST. Tammany and jefferson parish for 3 years. Funding will be disbursed 2025-2028.

$460K in expenses

New orleans grade level reading campaign:vision: all students in new orleans read at grade level by the end of third grade.10-year goal: by 2027, 80% of economically disadvantaged new orleans students are reading on grade level by third grade.community engagement & momentum: the campaign has reengaged more than 100 organizations and businesses across new orleans, building a powerful coalition of educators, nonprofits, public agencies, and community members. These partnerships are driving coordinated action to improve early literacy outcomes. Regional advocacy efforts have expanded to ST. Tammany, jefferson, plaquemines, and ST. Bernard parishes, where we're supporting ready start networks and sustainable funding strategies for early care and education.strategic priorities for 2024-2025:1. Public awareness & advocacy & educational resources & toolkitwe are launching a citywide PR campaign to make reading "cool," featuring media outreach, mardi gras krewes, influencers, and high-impact community events. Toolkits, short videos, and literacy centers are being developed to engage families in everyday spaces like WIC clinics, bus stops, and fast-food restaurants. We are also promoting new orleans' bid for the all-america city award to elevate our literacy leadership.2. School readinesswe continue to advocate for increased funding to expand access to high-quality early care and education for "at-risk" children from birth to age three. Through the hospitality & first responders childcare consortium, we are working with business leaders and childcare providers to expand non-traditional hours care for families in the hospitality and emergency services sectors.3. Attendanceto reduce chronic absenteeism, we are coordinating cross-sector efforts that include public awareness campaigns, improved data tracking, and targeted family engagement strategies. Our goal is to ensure that fewer than 10% of pre-k through third-grade students are chronically absent.4. Summer learningwe are scaling access to affordable, high-quality, literacy-rich summer programming for low-income children ages 48. The kay fennelly literacy institute continues to provide professional development and coaching for out-of-school time instructors to ensure impactful learning experiences.5. Literacy instructionwe are strengthening literacy instruction across birth-to-eight settings, building on the work of the louisiana early literacy commission. This includes engaging educators, developing resources, and aligning instructional practices across early childhood and elementary systems.progress toward our vision:the campaign saw significant acceleration in reading proficiency due to concentrated efforts, though challenging targets in early education access and school attendance remain areas for intensive focus.1. School readinessthe goal was to ensure 80% of children entered kindergarten ready and to reduce the number of unserved at-risk children (ages 04) from 8,679 to 5,500.- status: significant gap remains. While the campaign and its partners intensified efforts to enroll children in high-quality seats, the most recent available data (fall 2024) shows that the percentage of kindergarteners meeting or exceeding readiness standards remains low, near the state's average of 28.4%. This slight decline from the 2023 baseline highlights the persistent challenge of addressing the readiness gap before children start school. Furthermore, although enrollment improved, the goal of reducing the number of unserved children to 5,500 was not fully met, underscoring the ongoing need for increased public funding and seat capacity. 2. Chronic absenteeismthe goal was to reduce chronic absenteeism among pre-k through third grade students from the 2023 baseline of 28.6% to below 10% by the end of 2024.- status: moderate improvement, but far from goal. Data from the 2024-2025 school year indicates that chronic absenteeism in new orleans has begun to decrease from its pandemic-era peak, following statewide trends. However, the rate for elementary grades remains stubbornly high, estimated to be around 31.7% for prek-5 in orleans parish. While the decline shows that attendance strategies (such as community outreach and providing social supports) are starting to take effect, the campaign did not meet the ambitious 10% target, emphasizing that absenteeism remains a profound barrier to literacy.3. Summer learningthe goal was to reach 2,000 more low-income children with high-quality summer programming in 2024, building on the 3,300 served since 2017 through the kay fennelly literacy institute.- status: goal successfully met/exceeded. The collaborative network successfully leveraged resources and partnerships over the summer of 2024 to provide expanded learning opportunities. Preliminary reports confirm that the campaign met or likely exceeded the goal of reaching 2,000 additional children, a critical success in combating summer learning loss and setting those students up for the 2024-2025 school year.4. Third grade reading proficiencythe goal was to more than double the 2023 proficiency rate of 31%, reaching 70% by the end of 2024.- status: substantial acceleration, yet short of target. This pillar saw the most significant progress. End-of-year results from the state's k-3 literacy screener (spring 2025 data reflecting 2024-2025 school year instruction) show that the proficiency rate for third graders rose dramatically to approximately 62%. This roughly 31-percentage-point increase from the 2023 baseline reflects the intense, focused effort on implementing the science of reading curriculum and high-impact interventions across the city. While the 70% goal was not ultimately met in this reporting cycle, the unprecedented rate of progress provides strong evidence that the current literacy strategy is working.revised strategic direction: to accelerate progress, we are implementing four key strategies:- awareness & advocacy - increase awareness and coordinated action through a dynamic campaign that engages media, partners, and community influencers.- data hub - improve data infrastructure by launching the nola data hub and tracking child outcomes longitudinally.- hospitality & first responders child care consortium - deepen coordinated engagement through formalized steering committees, working groups, and targeted public awareness efforts.- longitudinal study - advance public policy by exploring a statewide grade-level reading network and advocating for policies that connect public investment to child success.- educational resources & toolkitdolly parton imagination library:mission: to inspire a love of reading in children from birth to age five by providing high-quality, age-appropriate books each month.united way of southeast louisiana launched dolly parton's imagination library in 2013, made possible through the support of a communitywide coalition of individuals, businesses, government, and literacy professionals. The program's books are funded through private and corporate local donations. In 2024-25, 33,753 books were mailed to 3,727 children in jefferson, ST. Bernard, ST. Tammany, tangipahoa and washington parishes.

$400K in expenses

Volunteer income tax assistance (vita):the volunteer income tax assistance (vita) program offers free, reliable tax preparation services to low- and moderate-income individuals, ensuring they retain a greater portion of their hard-earned income. IRS-certified vita volunteers help families avoid costly fees and predatory lending practices while maximizing refunds by claiming all eligible credits, such as the earned income tax credit (eitc) and the child tax credit.the eitc remains the nation's largest anti-poverty initiative, lifting millions of working families out of poverty each year. By connecting residents to this critical support, vita plays a vital role in strengthening household stability and building pathways to financial security.united way of southeast louisiana is a key partner in advancing vita and eitc awareness across its seven-parish service area and beyond, leading coordinated outreach and marketing campaigns to ensure families are aware of and have access to these free services.through a partnership with universities and technical colleges, united way also extends these benefits to students. By combining free tax preparation with public benefits screening, students can access financial resources that reduce stress and help them remain enrolled, thereby preventing difficult trade-offs between childcare, books, and food.accomplishments: - total number of income tax returns completed - 9,842 - total amount of income tax refunds - $9,985,912- total amount of earned income tax credits - $3,807,655

$358K in expenses

Workforce readiness employment & training programsto strengthen families and communities, uwsela works with the louisiana department of children and family services workforce division to provide capacity building resources and assistance for their set for success programs. These initiatives provide individuals and families with the opportunity to overcome barriers, gain new skills, and secure employment at a living wage. By investing in education, training, and financial capability supports, uwsela helps participants transform their lives and achieve economic mobility.building capacity in employment & training programs: uwsela has played a pivotal role in building capacity for both the SNAP employment & training (e&t) and strategies to empower people (step) e&t programs. Through leadership, technical assistance, and collaboration, uwsela ensures that participants and providers have the resources needed for long-term success.SNAP e&t: - held a position on the SNAP e&t advisory council- created and presented the best practices partner guide fiscal & reimbursement guidelines- developed a partner referral strategic plan- onboarded and supported approved providers into the SNAP e&t network- assisted potential contractors with the application and contract submission process- researched louisiana ngos to identify potential workforce partners- provided technical assistance and peer-to-peer learning opportunities- delivered cliff tool introduction presentations for provider agenciesstep e&t:- completed the catapult powered by cliff tools pilot project and advanced to statewide implementation- trained step coaches in the use of the cliff tool, which illustrates how increases in income or career advancement may impact eligibility for public benefits- presented the cliff tool to the louisiana state legislature and the governor's subcabinet on workforce & education- selected to participate in the national cliff convening and the beyond the cliff coalition- integrated financial capability supports through the uwsela prosperity center, providing: - financial education workshops on core financial topics - financial profiles to assess individual financial situations - financial coaching through one-on-one strategic sessionsprogram accomplishments:- 100 participants received financial education training on key topics such as budgeting, credit, and savings- 35 step participants engaged in personalized one-on-one financial coaching to strengthen financial decision-making- 27 participants received career navigation support, helping them set employment goals, connect to training, and pursue career pathwaysimpact on participants: through these collaborative programs, participants gain not only the skills and training needed for employment but also the financial knowledge to navigate complex systems and plan for long-term stability. By combining workforce readiness with financial capability, uwsela helps individuals chart a clear path to self-sufficiency and economic independence.

$300K in expenses

Individual development account project (ida)an ida is a matched savings account that helps low-income individuals and families save money to acquire an economic asset that can build long-term financial stability and self-sufficiency. This project allows participants to use their idas for down payment/closing costs on a new home, start or expand a small business, post-secondary education, home repair, and vehicle purchases. Participants are required to attend financial education courses and asset-specific training before making a purchase. In addition, they must save for at least six months before making a purchase. Ida project partners provide financial education, credit counseling, and asset-specific training. We received a $1,000,000 mackenzie scott charitable giving on december 15, 2020, to start our fourth program. The fourth ida project will operate from july 1, 2021-june 30, 2026.accomplishments: - total number of participants enrolled - 24- asset purchases completed - 24 total: 10 homeownership, 1 vehicle, 8 business start-up or expansion, 2 post-secondary education, 3 home repair, - total number of participants that have completed 12 hours of homebuyer training - 10 - total number of participants that have completed 12 hours of financial education 24the ida project does more than match savings; it empowers families to build assets, create intergenerational wealth, and move confidently toward financial independence.

$1.8M in expenses

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