The Asset Building Choices (ABC) Program is for anyone who has a job but earns a low to medium income and wants to save money to purchase a first home, a small business start-up or expansion, a college education, or an automobile.

Savings can also qualify towards the purchase of necessities/needs which would assist someone in reaching assets they are already working towards.

The ABC Programs can help people take steps toward their asset ownership by:

       * Matched savings accounts for  costs associated with buying a first home, going to 

       college, or starting/expanding  a business

       

       * Fast track matched savings accounts for purchasing a reliable used car or other

       asset necessities

       

       *Money Matters financial education workshops

       *Financial Fitness one-on-one  coaching

       

       * Basic Computer Classes

       

       * Help for individuals who want to learn how to start, manage, and grow a successful

       small business in rural Nebraska

       * Employment workshops designed to improve and sharpen your skills

This program is for anyone who is thinking of starting their own business but is unsure of where to start. The Bridges to Business program is a practical, hands-on business development program designed to help promising, up-and-coming micro-business owners learn to start, manage, and grow a successful small business. By the time you finish the program you will know if your idea is “feasible”, and if starting or growing your business is the right decision before investing time or money.

This program is designed to help you sharpen your employment readiness and retention skills. From learning to dress for success to understanding what employers look for, Pathway For Better Employment if here to help.

In rural Nebraska a car is necessary to get to work and provide for your family’s needs. A reliable car improves your access to a better job, good daycare for your child, and the medical services you need. Wheels to Opportunity can help working individuals/families secure safe, reliable and affordable transportation through a fast track matched savings account with a 3:1 ratio.

The Individual Development Accounts (IDA) program gives people who earn low incomes an opportunity to purchase assets through a matched savings account. Our top notch financial education, counseling services and community teamwork approach provide people the chance to learn new skills and receive qualified advice and support.

Need a mower for your lawn care business? Going to Cosmetology School and need to purchase your starter kit up front: How about a commercial vacuum for your cleaning business? What about a computer so you can take on-line classes or to help you with your small business? Your fast track savings can be used to purchase those necessities!.