Promotes independence for refugees by helping them to open and contribute to individual development accounts (IDAs) for specified asset goals, including homeownership, business capitalization, vehicles for educational or work purposes, professional certification and post secondary education tuition and fees.

Provides eligible Ohioans access to specialized, tax-advantaged savings accounts to assist them on their homebuying journey. Accountholders have access to above-market interest rates and may also qualify for certain state income tax deductions.

Provides a financial capability and matched savings program for youth who have touched foster care for even 1 day after the age of 14 until their 26th birthday. The program helps youth open a bank account in their own name and matches savings for the purchase of assets, like a car, rental support, debt relief, investments, or small businesses.

Investment account available to eligible individuals with disabilities. Allow individuals with disabilities to save and invest money without losing eligibility for certain public benefits programs, like Medicaid or SSI. Earnings are not subject to federal income tax, as long as they are spent on “Qualified Disability Expenses".

Offers an 8-week money management workshop focused on assisting participants with saving money towards the purchase of a home, continuing their education, or starting a small business. Participants will create a budget, open a savings account, and complete goal-specific training. Qualified program participants will have the amount they deposit into a savings account matched 2:1 by SELF, up to $2,000.

Provides a program where participants take a class in financial budgeting and savings followed by an effort to save funds of their own in an account in the bank of a participating lender. Program includes six coaching sessions. Funds saved in the account are matched dollar for dollar up to $500 during the program by the participating bank.

Provides an opportunity for low-income individuals and families to open individual development accounts (IDAs) which enable them to build assets that can be used for post secondary education and training, business capitalization and home ownership. Provides matching funds, usually two (2) dollars for every one (1) dollar saved. Program is affiliated with Ohio CDC (www.ohiocdc.org).

Provides tax-free savings investment accounts for persons with disabilities. Balances and distributions do not affect needs-based financial aid such as Medicaid or SSI. Earnings on savings are tax-deferred and tax-free when used to pay for qualified expenses such as basic living expenses, housing, transportation, education, assistive technology, employment training, personal support services, legal fees, health and wellness, and financial management services. Account funds do not count as assets for purposes of determining eligibility for means-tested federal benefits programs. For example, if a client has $5,000 in their STABLE Account, that $5,000 does not count as an asset when determining eligibility for SSI or Medicaid. SSI benefits may be affected if account balance exceeds $100,000.

Investment account available to eligible individuals with disabilities. Allow individuals with disabilities to save and invest money without losing eligibility for certain public benefits programs, like Medicaid or SSI. Earnings are not subject to federal income tax, as long as they are spent on “Qualified Disability Expenses".

Offers an enhanced interest savings account for prospective homebuyers.

Provides the opportunity to set up a checking account with no monthly service charges, no overdraft fees and no minimum balance. Provides a debit card to use for purchases. Banking is through Fifth Third bank.

Provides College Ohio's 529 college mutual fund option savings program, for state of Ohio and nationally, the college savings program can be used to help pay tuition, general fees, room and board, books, and computers

Offers non-taxable, low fee investment plans to help families save money for college tuition. Withdraws may be used at most accredited educational institutions regardless of state.

Offers a state-sponsored program approved by the IRS (Ohio's 529 Plan) that allows a person to prepay tuition or open a college savings investment account that can be used to pay qualified college expenses, often at institutions anywhere in the country. The tax on earnings attributable to prepayments on contributions is deferred until the earnings are distributed.

Offers an 8-week money management workshop focused on assisting participants with saving money towards the purchase of a home, continuing their education, or starting a small business. Participants will create a budget, open a savings account, and complete goal-specific training. Qualified program participants will have the amount they deposit into a savings account matched 2:1 by SELF, up to $2,000.