 Family Assets
The future of our community depends on our families creating, protecting, and growing wealth. Not only is homeownership part of the American dream, but it also builds equity for families. A well-managed savings account helps families plan for future expenses such as college or medical bills. And using credit cards wisely can lead to a difference of thousands of dollars for families when purchasing an automobile, a home, or taking out a loan.
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio and City of San Antonio, Department of Community Initiatives lead our Asset Development and Protection efforts. In addition to coordinating the Asset Development and Protection Strategy, the Partners offer a blend of services, support and opportunities. Input and guidance from those being served have influenced program development and implementation. The community provides input and development for each program and services are periodically adapted to meet the changing needs of families and the neighborhood. Families are able to build their own capacity to solve problems, address community issues, and foster a connected community.
The Partners aim to provide one-stop access in three core areas:
- Income Supports
- Public benefits, Job training referral, and Utility Assistance applications
- Job Training & Development – Link to job training with our workforce partners
- City of San Antonio Family Resource Centers, City of San Antonio Department of Community Initiatives
- The West Side Education and Training Center
- Asset Building and Protection
- Earned Income Tax Credit and other tax credits
- Free on-site tax preparation and credit repair/counseling
- Homeownership counseling, Individual Development Accounts
- Home foreclosure education, refinance assistance for predatory auto and mortgage loans, and housing rehabilitation assistance
 The Earned Income Tax Credit provides tax relief to low and moderate income households. MC-SA promotes free tax preparation through the Volunteers in Tax Assistance (VITA) Campaign, conducted every year at more than half a dozen locations throughout the West Side. For more information visit www.vitasa.org
Financial Education is a basic necessity to survive in today’s world, as fundamental as reading, writing and arithmetic. A number of partners – including ACCION Texas, the City of San Antonio, San Antonio Time Dollar, and YWCA – work directly with residents to promote the great value of saving, the impact of good credit versus bad credit, and other vital financial skills.
Assets Partners:
For more information please contact :
Karen Dlugosz
Asset Development Coordinator
(210) 207-2837
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