As a partner in the St. Louis Builds Credit initiative, we believe that credit-building can be a tool for tackling income inequality and decreasing the racial wealth gap. Building credit can bring about financial justice and economic dignity for every St. Louisan.
St. Louis Builds Credit is a citywide credit-building initiative that aims to open doors for St. Louisans to achieve a prime credit score, build wealth, and promote financial health.
At Prosperity Connection, our highly trained educators and volunteers provide free group seminars and one-on-one coaching services in an effort to help clients set reasonable goals and get the assistance they need to achieve their financial dreams.
“If it wasn’t for them, I would probably be in so much debt right now. They [Prosperity Connection] began to really inspire me on saving and getting things back to normal in my life.”
– Reginald
“I came a long way with the counseling and all of the different services that I received. It just makes you feel better
about yourself. It makes you keep going and
it makes you a stronger person.”
– Barbara
Anthony is a veteran living with a disability who keeps an enduring, positive outlook on life. He was homeless until he found the Missouri Veteran Endeavor (MOVE-STL) which is a long-term housing facility for veterans located in the 24:1 Community footprint. As soon as he moved in, they referred him to start financial coaching. His…
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After helping many Prosperity Connection clients realize their goal of homeownership, financial coach Robert Nelson V purchased his first home last year. In a series of blog posts, Robert will share with you some of the lessons he learned as a first-time homebuyer. May 26, 2020, at 11am: On this day I became a homeowner….
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