The United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties is a human service organization that has provided one AFI grant since 2009, with the objectives of increasing the amount of IDA savings participants use for asset purchases, the number of participants who withdraw funds from their IDA for asset purchases, and the ratio of the amount of earned income participants save in their IDAs to the cost of project services supported with Federal AFI grant funds.
The United Way emphasizes homeownership, postsecondary education, and business capitalization, with the goals of improving financial management skills, increasing savings, and building wealth.
Partners
Partners for the organization include Bridges of Hope, Wayne County Habitat for Humanity, and Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority, all providing program support.
Assets for Independence Grant History
Project Title
Wayne County IDA Program
Highlights/Outcomes
2 IDAs have been opened.
0 participants have received financial education.
$1,300 saved by participants.
1 participants have purchased an asset.
Total AFI Funding
Total AFI Grant Funding:
$20,500
Total Non-Federal Support: $20,500
Focus Population
United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties targets eligible low-income individuals and families in the areas of Wooster and Rittman in Indiana. This grantee covers all of Wayne and Holmes counties.
Contact
United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties
P.O. Box 548 215 South Walnut Street Wooster, OH 44691 Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-5576
