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New Programs Aim To Close The Wealth Gap

New Programs Aim To Close The Wealth Gap

September 16, 2011

"With the help of EARN, she started a matched savings account for a down payment on a home. She also got financial advice... Now that she's got her house, Edwards says she can focus on other things, such as finishing her college education."




Making It In The U.S.: More Than Just Hard Work, 2 of 2 part report

September 15, 2011

NPR Morning Edition explores the nation’s growing racial wealth gap -- now 20 to 1 for white vs. black families -- through two contrasting stories. EARN Saver Dametra Williams, an African-American single mother, was once homeless with her daughter. Stephanie Upp is a white mother of two (and is EARN’s former Vice President).


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