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Take control of your finances and rebuild your life with free services designed specifically for reentry. From secure, no-fee bank accounts to credit monitoring and financial coaching, we’re here to provide the tools and support you need to succeed.

Overview

Reentry Services

Financial Education

Reentry services for financial success

finEQUITY provides free services to help justice-impacted community members reach their financial goals after incarceration.

Our services are available anytime through our website and are designed to support your unique needs. You can choose as many or as few options as you like.

We’re here to help! If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us!

What we offer

Financial health services

Free financial coaching

Credit monitoring and building

Help with no-fee banking

Ongoing resources

Prison 2 Prosperity rewards program

*Note: This program is available only to participants from our Reentry Partners or residents of eligible ZIP codes. If you’re eligible, you should have received an email with an access code to join.

How it works

The Prison to Prosperity Rewards Program helps you earn rewards by achieving milestones and taking steps toward your financial goals.

Part 1: Earn your first reward by completing the first four financial health challenges within 90 days of enrollment. After that, you'll unlock the bonus challenge: a personalized action plan.

Part 2: Earn your second reward by completing all tasks in your personalized action plan within one month.

Access Rewards Program

“The way I thought the world worked: if you wanted something, you needed something, you pay cash money for it. Found out very differently when I came home.”

Mark
Previously incarcerated
finEQUITY’s former board member
“After my incarceration, I was so worried about making mistakes that could worsen my already difficult financial situation. I thought that checking my credit score would harm it ... Turns out it wasn’t true! A financial coach told me that monitoring your credit score is very important because it helps you understand what improves and what worsens your credit score, and helps you understand what to do to change it..”

Jessica
Formerly incarcerated
“I learned so many things I didn't know before... I was given the opportunity to obtain a … loan to help build up my credit score. I learned how I can legitimately get my credit score for free ... I learned how I can join the Fresh Start program and get my student loans out of default ... and so much more! This program is a blessing and I am forever thankful to have been a part of it!”

Anna
Formerly Incarcerated
“When I returned from prison, one of the first things I did was open a bank account. These days you need it for everything – paying for your rent, utilities, and phone bills. It’s just much easier than constantly dealing with cash.

Jacob
Formerly incarcerated community member
“Prior to this lesson, I knew very little about credit scores and nothing about one’s credit reputation. This information is invaluable, especially to those of us who have been in the system for decades.”

Michael
Community member