CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc. is a community action agency that has provided one AFI grant since 2007, with the objective to provide low-income families the opportunity to purchase homes.
CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc. emphasizes homeownership, with the goal of providing low-income families with children the opportunity to purchase homes. This grantee has been successful in achieving home purchases.
Partners
CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc. partners with Wachovia, FirstBank, SunTrust, City of Augusta Housing and Community Development, Consumer Credit Counseling Service, East Central Georgia Partners in Homeownership, Lowes, Home Depot, Wesley United Methodist Church, Smittys Auto, Smith Auto, Augusta Housing Authority, WIA One Stop Center, and Augusta Urban Ministries to provide training and support services such as employment assistance, tax preparation, and car repair.
Assets for Independence Grant History
Project Title
The Way Home: An Independent Develop Account Program
Highlights/Outcomes
18 IDAs have been opened.
18 participants have received financial education.
$32,674 saved by participants.
4 participants have purchased an asset.
Total AFI Funding
Total AFI Grant Funding:
$118,000
Total Non-Federal Support: $28,900
Focus Population
CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc. targets eligible low-income families with children in Burke, Columbia, and Richmond counties in Georgia.
Contact
CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc.
1261 Greene Street P.O. BOX 10104 Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 722-0493 www.csraeoa.org
