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Financial education and access to affordable banking services help people create a path to successful reentry and economic empowerment.
The First Step Alliance Fresh Start Financial Education, Banking, and Entrepreneurship Programs are available to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people through partnerships with community organizations and government agencies. These programs are entirely free for participants, ensuring they receive the support and information they need to work toward a more secure financial future.​
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.
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 freedom.
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