At Washington Appleseed, we believe that everyone should have access to fair financial services and financial education that helps them meet their economic goals. We take on projects that help increase access to standard banking services and provide resources to make sound financial decisions.

Helping to Build Economic Security

Individuals and families who receive disability benefit income can face significant challenges to building assets. We are helping to create a solution that informs individuals of their rights while receiving benefits, shows them how to build assets without losing benefits and teaches them how to transition from public benefits to self-sufficiency.

Seattle-King County Asset Building Collaborative

For years, asset building programs and agencies in King County operated independently of one another. Appleseed took a leadership role in founding the Seattle-King County Asset Building Collaborative to help coordinate resources and services under one umbrella organization.

The Value of a Credit Score

As part of its commitment to ensuring equal financial opportunity to underserved communities across the country, and to assist such communities in building assets, Appleseed stresses the importance of resolving the disproportionate impact that credit scores have on thin credit communities.

 
Tax Relief for Working Families

Working families in Washington State often have a tough time making ends meet. Appleseed and partners at Davis Wright Tremaine researched the feasibility of enacting a state version of the Earned Income Tax Credit and helped lay the foundation for the passing of the Working Families Credit tax relief program.