PSA: Please Pass It On!

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The United Way has a truly amazing savings program, called "Start Saving", available to those who qualify:

What is Start Saving?
Start Saving is a matched savings program to help you buy your first house, pay for your family’s education or start a business.

Am I eligible?
Yes, if:
a) You are 18 years or older
b) You are a resident of Minnesota
c) Your family’s income is at or
below this amount:

• 1 person - $19,600


• 2 people - $26,400


• 3 people - $33,200


• 4 people - $40,000

What do I have to do?

• Save $40 per month in a special savings account, called an individual development account. An additional $120 will be set aside for you each month.


• Enroll in financial education classes to learn how to reduce your debt, repair your credit and meet your savings goals.


• Meet with a coach for support to meet your goals.

How do I enroll?
To get started, contact one of the Family
Assets for Independence in Minnesota
(FAIM) agencies listed below and ask for
the FAIM coordinator.

• WomenVenture: 651.646.3808


• ACCAP (Anoka): 763.783.4747


• Community Action Partnership for Suburban Hennepin: 952.933.9639


• Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties: 651.603.5881


• Scott/Carver/Dakota CAP: 651.322.3500

Partners: Minnesota Department of Human Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Community Action Agencies and WomenVenture.

Please tell anyone you know who might benefit from this information! The flyer can be found here.