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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
3,630
New Focus Cards
issued in 2023
$26.3+ Million
Total deposits
to the Focus Card in 2023
$308k
Total deposits
to savings in 2023
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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

participant at Neighborhood Industries
Michael Vargas
The focus card is a whole different card. Easy to access and gives you more feedback than other cards. Let's you know how you spent your money and also gives you a location where you spend your money. Easier than ever, if your card gets lost or stolen it will show you where it was spent at, so better access to find your card. Great card no complaints.

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.