Center for Working Families

Value

Our CWF generates value in many ways. For families, our CWF helps build stronger employment connections as well as income and wealth. As families develop enhanced financial knowledge and skills, they can increase their access to the public benefits and tax refunds for which they are eligible. In addition, they can improve their credit rating, reduce financial services costs and begin saving for the future.
For government and society, the CWF concept offers a strategy for the public, non-profit, and private sectors to improve the lives of low-income families and communities. Through streamlined access to benefits and greater financial knowledge, families build financial stability and connect to the economic mainstream. Families can purchase homes in their neighborhood, increase their consumer spending, and bring tax dollars into the community.
For investors and financial institutions, CWF offers an opportunity to join a network interested in building financial health in the community as well as the prospect of developing a broader and more diverse customer base. For employers, CWF offers an expanded pipeline of qualified workers to fuel their business and give employers a direct and positive connection to local communities where employees reside.