Community Action Duluth

Filing Period

Oct 1, 2010 to Sep 30, 2011

Signed

Mar 29, 2012

Return Version

2010v3.4

Gross Receipts

$1,370,424

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Increasing income and employmentin 2011, 56 people obtained a job with assistance from the community action duluth employment advocates. 22 people attended post-secondary education with education coaching and tuition assistance from community action duluth.hope program - assists families who are committed to making changes in their lives to resolve barriers to employment.circles @ work - a workforce development collaborative designed to increase employment and income for single mothers through job skills training and group support meetings.bridge to employment - provides intense, culturally appropriate employment advocacy and job development for african american and native american (starting in 2011) parents who are currently on the minnesota family investment program (mfip).

Activity 3

Faim and building assetsfamily assets for independence in minnesota (faim) - the faim program provides a 3:1 matched savings account for working people with low incomes to buy a house, go to college, or start or expand a business. In 2011, 13 people purchased a home, 18 capitalized a business and 18 attended college using their matched saving account funds. 110 people are currently saving in the program.home repair matched savings account - a project that assists homeowners with low incomes in repairing and improving their homes. 18 households made an improvement to their home in 2011.common cents: the money and homebuyer class - a 16-hour financial education and homeownership course offered throughout the calendar year with 150 graduates in 2011. Graduates can receive one-on-one credit and housing counseling to review their tri-merged credit report with scores.duluth saves - open to all duluthians, this program currently offers 53 current participants support and guidance to save, from opening a first savings account to financial counseling, financial seminars and classes, a newsletter with helpful tips, and other assistance.jump start duluth vehicle purchase program - in 2011, assisted 22 qualifying families and individuals in the purchase of reliable, affordable, low-mileage, energy efficient vehicles by offering low-interest loans, down payment assistance, and case management support.

Filer

EIN

41-1410670