The city of Hinesville has provided one AFI grant since 2007, with the objective of assisting Hinesville’s low-income, single-parent households.
The city of Hinesville emphasizes homeownership and postsecondary education, with the goal of assisting its low-income, single-parent households to build assets. This grantee has been successful in opening homeownership IDAs.
Partners
The city of Hinesville partners with its Community Development Department, Heritage Bank, H&R Block, Savannah Technical College Liberty Campus, and Do Right Community Development, Inc. to provide needed transportation and tax preparation services, career counseling, and financial education.
Assets for Independence Grant History
Project Title
Community-Wide Asset Building Program of Hinesville, GA
Highlights/Outcomes
25 IDAs have been opened.
4 participants have received financial education.
$26,993 saved by participants.
7 participants have purchased an asset.
Total AFI Funding
Total AFI Grant Funding:
$50,000
Total Non-Federal Support: $50,000
Focus Population
The city of Hinesville targets eligible single parents with dependent children under age 18.
Contact
City of Hinesville
115 East MLK Jr. Drive Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-6573 www.cityofhinesville.org
