Congratulations and THANK YOU! You helped EARN raise over $133,000 in our holiday challenge. Thanks to your generosity and our challenge grant donors, that gets quadrupled to more than half a million dollars for children like Ricardo!

At minute 38:00, EARN CEO Ben Mangan joins Forum to weigh in on how EARN’s work helps low-income families in Marin. Ben says, “We are helping people to save and invest in the kinds of assets that create prosperity across generations. Savings is a vehicle for aspiration… it gives people a sense of control about their future.” 

"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."

I was greatly encouraged by President Obama's focus on strengthening the American Dream in this week's State of the Union address. It inspired me to make sure we find a way to get a brief message to the President in response. Many of you have ties to the White House -- so I hope you'll pass this message along to anyone who can help President Obama learn directly about EARN's work restoring integrity and opportunity ot the American Dream. 

by Regina Aberin, EARN Volunteer

When I found out about EARN and their mission to help low-income families in the local area, I felt compelled to volunteer. That’s where I met Mu, whose story has many similarities to mine but a whole different perspective.

by Jade Shipman, Senior Research Associate 

Recently, the EARN Research Institute interviewed our Savers about their EARN experience. One Saver said, “It definitely created a tunnel of hope for this family.” Find out what others had to say!

The evening of Friday, May 11, 2012
@ Bimbo's 365 Club

In honor of EARN's tenth anniversary, the 2012 Asset Awards will be a gala evening benefit celebrating EARN Saver families.