by Shane Fell | Nov 29, 2018
“I want to change my own cycle of poverty by becoming a doctor, and I really want to represent the underprivileged in the field of medicine. The IDA program has made pursuing my dream a reality.”
Amada Morales successfully completed WWBIC’s Make Your Money Talk financial awareness series in May, 2012. She subsequently opened an Individual Development Account (IDA) with a goal of using her savings and the matching funds toward education – specifically, eight natural science courses which would qualify her by 2014 for entry into the Latin American School of Medicine in Havana, Cuba.
The IDA has helped her pay for tuition, textbooks and other supplies needed to complete the courses.
by Shane Fell | Nov 28, 2018
“Our family is very appreciate and grateful to have the opportunity to use the assistance of WWBIC and the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee. Thanks to everyone who makes these programs effective and available to those in need, like myself.”
Chakoia and Gregory were both residents of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee until recently when they moved into their first home! After graduating from WWBIC’s Make Your Money Talk financial awareness empowerment series, they each opened an Individual Development Account (IDA), combined their savings and match dollars, and together reached their goal of becoming first-time homeowners!
WWBIC’s financial awareness programming has allowed the Hardin’s and more than 150 other lower-income individuals build assets – including first-time homeownership, starting or expanding a small business, or returning to school for post-secondary education.
by Shane Fell | Nov 27, 2018
“The IDA program has provided me with the opportunity to save and reach my goal of becoming a first time homebuyer. It feels great to be able to establish a foundation for my children.”
Niquanna, a paraprofessional with Milwaukee Public Schools, graduated from WWBIC’s Make Your Money Talk financial education series in 2012. She opened an Individual Development Account, met her savings goal, and used her savings plus the WWBIC match toward the purchase of her first home in July 2013. Becoming a home owner is providing a firm foundation for her next goal: a degree in business.
Individual Development Accounts (IDA’s) allowed Niquanna and more than 150 other lower-income individuals truly build assets… they are now owning their own homes, starting or expanding their business or attending a local college.
