United Way's SparkPoint Centers work with families and individuals to create personal financial plans that help achieve their goals. Instead of providing a one-time "hand out," SparkPoint partners with families for multiple years, providing a full-range of services to help manage credit, grow income and build assets.
Below is recent media coverage about the Oakland SparkPoint Center as seen on ABC. The feature starts after a short commercial.
Services are provided by top-notch nonprofit and government partners - many of which are nationally recognized. (Services may vary by location.)
Credit Counseling/Repair |
Business Development |
FATOU'S STORY
SparkPoint Oakland client Fatou tells how an Individual Development Account (i.e., matched saving account) is making a difference in her life.
» Watch the video.
IN HER OWN WORDS
SparkPoint Oakland Coordinator Sharon Robinson
"Through SparkPoint, I have the ability to help people build a better life. Every day, I'm igniting new possibilities and opportunities for people who have had many doors closed over the years." >Read more
"I come here and I get lessons, I get work experience, they're really, really good people," Caroline Mack said. "They're patient, compassionate; they listen to you, what you need. Coming here every Wednesday makes me feel alive again." >Read more
American Canyon Center
Canyon Plaza
3431 Broadway Street, Suite A-5
American Canyon, CA 94503
707.980.7024
Oakland Center
Lion Creek Crossings
885 69th Avenue, Suite 102
Oakland, CA 94621
510.969.8774
SparkPoint Centers are coming soon to Contra Costa, Marin, San Mateo, San Francisco and Solano counties.
If you don't live near a SparkPoint Center, CALL 211 to find hundreds of other health and human services near you. 211 is a great, free resource for people who need help, but don't know where to start.
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