Building stronger financial futures for Allegheny County residents
are unbanked or underbanked
are unbanked or underbanked
are nearly 7 times more likely to be unbanked than white residents
Fund My Future
Fund My Future is a children’s savings program available to all families with children from birth to age 18 in Pennsylvania. Adults enroll in the program by taking the PA Savings Pledge on the website, then receive assistance and reminders to open a children’s savings account and make regular deposits. Raffle tickets for $50 and
Pittsburgh Financial Empowerment Center
The Pittsburgh Financial Empowerment Center offers one-on-one, professional financial counseling as a free public service. Trained and certified counselors help clients take control of their debt, improve their credit, create a budget, save for emergencies, connect to safe and affordable financial products, and much more! Contact the FEC for more information or to schedule a free
Bank On National Account Standards
The CFE Fund’s Bank ON National Account Standards provide local programs with a benchmark for account partnerships with financial institutions, and include both core and recommended features.

These accounts do not allow overdraft or non-sufficient funds fees, so you’ll never be hit with a surprise fee.
Certified accounts are $5 or less per month, with no unpredictable fees.
Certified accounts always allow free deposits, free withdrawals, and free bill payments.