Individual Development Accounts
Few people ever spend their way out of poverty. Those who escape permanently usually do so through saving and investing in personal financial assets to achieve long-term goals. United Way’s Individual Development Account Program moves people from homelessness and poverty to being back on their feet—and staying there.
IDAs are matched savings accounts designed to encourage saving and investing in financial assets that increase in value over time. They encourage savings and development of personal responsibility.
Those who qualify must be working and ready to save. They must be willing to take classes on managing finances. They must commit to saving every month. They must be serious about making it on their own.
Apply
United Way is currently accepting applications for IDAs for education. We will accept applications through May 1, 2013. Want to learn more?
- Download Our Brochure
- Read Our IDA 2012-14 Program Description
This document includes eligibility information, what's required of you once you enter the program, what you can use your IDA to purchase and frequently asked questions. - Fill Out Our IDA 2012-14 Application