Income

 

Bank on Save Up Kansas City

Contact: Julie Riddle (816) 559-4739
Email: julieriddle@uwgkc.org

The United Ways of Greater Kansas City and Wyandotte County, along with a steering committee comprised of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, the FDIC, area financial institutions, city government and non-profit leaders announced the kick-off of Bank on Save Up Kansas City in June 2011. The Bank on Save Up Kansas City initiative aims to connect residents, primarily low- and moderate-income families, who are currently unbanked, underbanked or non-savers to safe, affordable, "mainstream" financial products and services while creating a culture of savings throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. Multiple financial institutions, representing the entire Kansas City metropolitan area will offer low-cost checking and savings products, along with financial education. Five area nonprofits will also provide financial education to any who is interested.

 

Earned Income Tax Credit
Contact: Jason B. Wood (816) 559-4739
Email: jasonwood[@]uwgkc.org

In partnership with KC Cash Coalition Inc. (Kansas City Creating Assets Savings and Hope), United Way's Earned INcome Tax Credit Outreach initiative helps hardworking individuals and families build financial assets and become more financially stable. Voluntary Income Tax Credit (EITC) and other credits and link taxpayers to financial education and asset building services that help them build long-term financial stability.