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Clarksville Regional Alliance for Financial Independence.

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Helping families become financially stable and independent...

"Visualize this thing you want. See it, feel it, believe in it. Make your mental blueprint and begin." -Robert Collier

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The Clarksville Regional Alliance for Financial Independence addresses the critical need to improve the level of financial awareness, literacy and independence among hard working people and their families.

CRAFI offers a full range of free financial education and counseling services in both classrooms and one-on-one settings to help you become financially stable and independent.

This program will create lasting changes in people’s lives with benefits that will ripple throughout the community. Success will be measured by gains in home ownership, personal savings, repaired credit and debt reduction.

Step 1:

  • Increase Income
  • Earned Income Tax Credit
  • Credit Repair/Debt Reduction
  • Workforce Development
  • Accessing Public and Employee Benefits


Step 2:

  • Build Savings
  • Savings Campaigns
  • Split Refunds


Step 3:

  • Gain and Sustain Savings
  • Individual Development Account
  • Asset Protection

RESULTS:

Home Ownership
Senior and Retirement Planning
Personal Savings Account
Small Business Development
Crisis Management
Quality Childcare
Reliable Transportation
Continued Education

Did You Know?

  • According to the 2000 census, over 10% of Montgomery County’s population live below the poverty line.
  • The rates for certain segments of our population are much higher.
  • 48% of single mothers with children under the age of 5 live below the poverty line.
  • An estimated 18,000 individuals in Montgomery County live in poverty.



 

 

 

 

 

10 Year Goals

Cut America's High School Dropout Rate in Half.

 

Cut in Half the Number of Lower-Income Families Who Are Financially Unstable.

 

Increase by One-Third the Number of Youth and Adults Who Are Healthy and Avoid Risky Behaviors.

 

10 Ways to Live United

Here are 10 ways you can Live United.

 

1. Introduce yourself to a neighbor that you don't know. Or join your neighborhood association.

 

2. Learn about how to better prepare your child for kindergarten.

 

3. Build a brighter future by making an online donation.

 

4. Purchase fresh produce at your local Farmer's Market to support safe, local, healthy food and living.

 

5. Find a volunteer opportunity.

 

6. Tell someone about 2-1-1, the 3 digit phone number that connects those in need with important services to help.

 

7. Organize a clothing or food drive with your family, friends, co-workers, school, club or faith community.

 

8. Enroll your child in a summer reading program at the local library.

 

9. Speak up and speak out. Contact your elected officials about issues important to you and your community.

 

10. Share with others how you Live United.