The Massachusetts Association for Community Action is a consortium of community action agencies that have provided two AFI grants since 2007, with the objective to advance homeownership, business capitalization, and postsecondary education.
This project emphasizes homeownership, business capitalization, and postsecondary education, with the goal of increasing asset building by four community action agencies in Massachusetts.
Partners
The Massachusetts Association for Community Action partners with Community Development Corporation, Small Business Association, IRS, FDIC, Citizens Bank, Brandeis University, Department of Transitional Assistance, and Local Housing Authorities for successful supportive services.
Assets for Independence Grant History
Project Title
Massachusetts Association for Community Action IDA Program
Highlights/Outcomes
223 IDAs have been opened.
426 participants have received financial education.
$246,070 saved by participants.
90 participants have purchased an asset.
Total AFI Funding
Total AFI Grant Funding:
$571,764
Total Non-Federal Support: $571,764
Focus Population
This grantee targets eligible low-income to moderate-income residents in the areas served by the 10 participating community action agencies in Massachusetts.
Contact
Massachusetts Association for Community Action
105 Chauncy Street 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02111
(617) 357-8086 www.masscap.org
