Financial Capacity Builders Initiative
Background:
Caring neighbors helping others has become a very successful outreach program for ACTN. To date, community members have volunteered to mentor "neighbor families" (perhaps in the same zipcode or an adjacent zipcode) in their "struggle" to manage their income and expenses.Who could become a capacity builder?
Community members who can commit themselves and their time and energies to the success of families who need guidance and encouragement. Knowledge of banking, real estate, personal finances, small business startup, or how to help young people make career or education decisions is very useful, but not required if a volunteer's primary assets are a compassion for others and a passion for mentoring. Preference is given to residents of zipcodes listed below.
Purpose of the Financial Capcity Builders Initiative:
- Improve the financial security and quality of life for families within the targeted zipcode(s). (Zipcodes are listed below.)
- To mentor families as they build on tangible assets and enhance their incomes or business revenues.
- Create sustainable employment and/or training opportunities for families in our communities
Who are the families that will be served if I become a volunteer?
- Families with dependent children living in San
Antonio's
east/southeast
side zipcodes, including:
78202, 78203, 78205, 78207, 78210, 78220, 78225, 78228, and 78237
- Applicants should be prepared to discuss their income status.
- Call or visit the ACTN office at 210 S. Grimes Street or dial 210-212-2286.