Financial Stability Programs – United Way of Central Alabama, Inc.
United Way of Central Alabama, Inc.

Financial Stability Programs

Financial Stability Partnership

The Financial Stability Partnership of Alabama includes more than 100 partners that are all focused on helping families in Alabama become more economically secure. In addition to the Individual Development Account, which provides stabilizing assets; the Free Tax Preparation program, which helps families get their full refunds and save on tax-preparation fees; and Family Stability Services, which helps low-to-moderate-income families find and maintain affordable housing, United Way continuously seeks innovative solutions to fight poverty and homelessness. One way we do this is by providing Financial & Housing Education, including free monthly Financial Education Workshops. Below are examples of United Way’s programmatic involvement.

 

 

 

 

Free Tax Preparation

UWCA recruits IRS-Certified volunteers who prepare
income tax returns for qualified individuals on-site every year, and help ensure that clients get the tax refunds and credits they’re entitled to.
• 3,242 clients served last year
• $650,000 in tax-preparation fees saved
• $2.5 million in refunds back into the local economy

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Family Stability Services

When lower-to-moderate-income families with school-aged children are faced with losing their homes, UWCA stands ready to help them get back on their feet and restore order to their lives. Family Stability Services provides case management, financial coaching and job-readiness training, as well as counseling on affordable housing options and referrals on school-related issues.

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Financial & Housing Education

As a HUD-approved housing counselor and a member agency of the the United Way Housing Alliance, UWCA provides prospective homeowners and renters the information and support they need to achieve and sustain their housing goals. Our services address the individual’s unique financial circumstances and include assistance at every turn for the first-time home buyer, as well as renters and those needing help in meeting or managing their financial obligations for housing.

Through a series of no-cost, user-friendly workshops, UWCA and 100+ partners also help educate more than 3,000 people a year on personal money management. Topics include: budgeting; credit and debt management; preparing for homeownership; understanding banking products and services; and learning to identify predatory financial practices.

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