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success stories

Family Independence Initiativecreating individual success through communal connections The Family Independence Initiative (FII) collaborates with groups of families who are committed to helping one another leave poverty. The Initiative is grounded in a belief that most families strive for leadership, community, opportunity, and control over their own lives. FII is catalyzing such self-help networks within communities throughout Oakland and Alameda County. One participant, Aishah Bashir, is testimony for the success of this unique partnership. Read more about Aishah Bashir and FII.

Melissa Tangtouching young lives “Through the program, I got not only my first savings account but also had my first experience with financial responsibility,” said Melissa Tang a participant in Juma Ventures’ Individual Development Account (IDA) program. Read more about Melissa Tang.