New Haven Financial Empowerment Center

The New Haven Financial Empowerment Center is an organization that assists low-income residents toward financial independence. They were put into place by Mayor Toni Harp as a response to poverty in the New Haven area with the strategic purpose of improving economic mobility through targeted support. The center provides substantial information about financial literacy and available services on their website, and also offers both direct services and workshops for community members. Their banking resources include information about how to avoid fees which perpetuate poverty, as well as how to access second chance bank accounts for those who have a negative record with previous checking accounts. Housing resources provide key information about cooperatives, access to public housing and local organizations which assist low-income individuals with obtaining permanent housing. New Haven Financial Empowerment Center maintains a calendar of workshops available to community members on their website. Those who cannot attend workshops are encouraged to schedule a consult at the New Haven Opportunity Center.