Family Foundations of Northeast Florida, Inc. is a nonprofit agency that has provided one AFI grant since 2009, with the objective of assisting low-income families in Jacksonville, FL, to gain financial literacy and build wealth through asset accumulation.
Family Foundations of Northeast Florida, Inc. emphasizes homeownership, postsecondary education, and business capitalization, with the goal of assisting low-income families in Jacksonville to raise their income through asset acquisition. Highlights of this grantee include a community-based approach to case management to avoid duplication of services, and a financial literacy curriculum with a proven record of success.
Partners
Family Foundations of Northeast Florida, Inc. partners with Community Connections, Jacksonville Housing Authority, Fresh Ministries, The Housing Partnership, Jacksonville Urban League, Catholic Charities, Jewish Family and Community Services, United Way of Northeast Florida, Department of Children and Families, Early Learning Coalition, Duval County Department of Health, and WorkSource to provide case management and recruitment services.
Assets for Independence Grant History
Project Title
Individual Development Account Program
Highlights/Outcomes
189 IDAs have been opened.
37 participants have received financial education.
$115,413 saved by participants.
35 participants have purchased an asset.
Total AFI Funding
Total AFI Grant Funding:
$287,500
Total Non-Federal Support: $287,500
Focus Population
Family Foundations of Northeast Florida, Inc. targets eligible low-income families in Jacksonville.
Contact
Family Foundations of Northeast Florida, Inc.
1639 Atlantic Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32207-3346
(904) 396-4846
