HEAL Economic Empowerment Activities
Economic empowerment through food system:
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Local maker’s hub provides income opportunities
Build understanding of the systemic causes of poverty Activities:
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Economic justice education
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Coordinate efforts to address systems barriers at state and national levels
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Adapt empowerment economics into local financial curriculum
Financial education programs:
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Accessible and relevant financial education courses
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Priority populations access training and skill building
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Financial Coaches trained
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Financial skills building in schools
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Referral process and data sharing for financial counseling
Economic empowerment services integrated into community:
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FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT HUB AT CAC
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FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SERVICES MADE ACCESSIBLE
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DEVELOP COMMON DIGITAL HUB OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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Integrated service model of financial empowerment supports
Affordable financial products:
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SUPPORT SAVINGS, CREDIT, AND BORROWING FOR PRIORITY POPULATIONS
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INVENTORY EXISTING BANKING PRODUCTS
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DEVELOP SAFE FINANCIAL PRODUCTS IWTH LOCAL BANKS
