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Since 1980, workers’ real wages decreased, labor rights dismantled, the safety-net shredded, all while wealth and income inequality dramatically increased. Our communities must wield our collective economic and political power to remedy these inequities.
33%
of Americans don't have an extra $400 in their account if an emergency came up.
38 Million
Americans are living in poverty. More than 11 million are children.
$2,300
What the average unbanked family with an annual income of around $25,000 spends on financial transactions.
24.6 Million
American households either unbanked or underbanked.
$17.03 Trillion
Total household debt.
Our Solutions
Our Impact
2,797
New Focus Cards
issued in 2024
$22.2+ Million
Total deposits
to the Focus Card in 2024
$295k
Total deposits
to savings in 2024
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Stay The Course
Community Financial Resources had the opportunity to join 140 philanthropic and social sector leaders at Asset Funders Network’s California Philanthropy: A Roadmap for Repair con
Household Debt Is at a Crisis Point—Here’s How We Can Help
The numbers are in, and they are staggering. According to the latest report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, total household debt has surged to $18.04 trillion, with [&he
What People Are Saying
CFR Partner
Our participant reported how beneficial it's been to finally have a bank account. At her new job she was able to receive direct deposits because she has an account to provide to them. She has enjoyed learning how to use banking systems and have a place to save and track her spending. This has helped her family establish how to manage their finances in this country.
Economic Justice Associate, RYSE Center
Cory Aguilar
CFR has and continues to provide our youth with quality financial tools and products that uplift work that we do here at RYSE. These financial supports have greatly increased the opportunities our young people are able to provide themselves, their families, and community.


