UPDATE 4/20/2012: We regret to inform you that La Conexión de las Américas will be closing soon due to financial struggles. We are exploring possibilities for this program to continue within another organization, so that this important work will live on even though our organization will not. We have not yet set a final date for the program. Please check back to this page for updates about where and when the program might continue, which we will post here as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

ANUNCIO 20/4/2012: Lamentamos informarle que La Conexión de las Américas va a estar cerrando, a causa de desafios financieros. Estamos investigando la posibilidad que este programa podría seguir dentro de otra organización, para que el trabajo importante sigue, aunque nuestra organización no puede seguir. Todavía no hemos programado una fecha final para el programa. Por favor visite esta página para anuncios de dónde y cuando el programa podría seguir, que vamos a poner aquí los más pronto posible. Muchas gracias por su comprensión.

The Financial Achievement Program promotes financial literacy and small business development, through a combination of class-based education and individualized support. We work with families and entrepreneurs to build a self-sufficient economic future.

Our programs and services include:

• Financial literacy classes and counseling
• Small business classes
• Business plan development
• Free tax preparation and ITIN applications
• Assistance opening personal savings accounts (F.S.A or I.D.A) and securing low or no-interest loans in support of family or business development goals, including the Latino Loan Fund
  
  This program made possible by:
  
  
  

One page summary of the FAP model (pdf) highlighting case studies and outcomes.

Resumen del modelo de FAP (pdf).

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