We all need assets in order to invest in the future and move our families forward. Assets include savings and property like a house or a car. For many families with low incomes, the opportunity to build assets is out of reach.
Compass is changing that.
How does it work?
An eligible family enrolls in a Compass-run financial coaching and savings program1
Step 1
Families increase their earned income and earn savings deposits from existing public funds2
Step 2
As the family’s savings grow, they work toward their goals with the support of a financial coach3
Step 3
When I finally got the keys to our home, I went in first just by myself. Then, I came back with my kids. They all just started crying and hugging me, telling me how proud they were...
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Damali
Mother of three Damali has spent the last two decades learning, saving money, and trying to get ahead. Damali had her first daughter when she had just graduated from high school...
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Sydnee
She joined the FSS program with Boston Housing Authority in 2020 with her sights set on becoming a homeowner. She already had a stable income and high credit score...
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Impact & Data
families served
6,000
average income increase
$21k
saved
$27k
points average credit score increase
75
