ECONOMIC STABILITY: GROWING HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY IN BONTON

Investing in Financial Wellness, Empowerment, and Generational Change

At Bonton Farms, we know that breaking cycles of poverty requires more than just opportunity, it requires access to tools, education, and support that empower people to take control of their financial future.

Our Access to Financial Tools initiative provides hands-on education, one-on-one guidance, and trusted community partnerships that help individuals and families achieve lasting financial stability. Every class, every coaching session, and every connection built here strengthens not just one household, but an entire community.

AT A GLANCE
TOTAL OF 67 LOW-INCOME PARTICIPANTS

81% WHO WERE UNBANKED OPEN A
CHECKING ACCOUNT

56% OPENED A
SAVINGS ACCOUNT

84% GRADUATION
RATE (56 GRADUATES)

The Challenge We’re Tackling

For many of our neighbors, barriers to financial success go beyond income. Limited access to banking, credit, and trustworthy financial guidance can make it nearly impossible to build stability or plan for the future. Without the right tools, budgeting, saving, and managing debt become daily struggles, and the dream of generational wealth feels out of reach.

Our Solution: Education + Access + Support

🔹 Financial Wellness Education
A 13-week Financial Empowerment Course offering real-world lessons on budgeting, saving, debt management, and credit building, taught in a supportive, in-person setting where participants can learn, ask questions, and grow together.

🔹 Personalized Financial Coaching
One-on-one sessions that help participants set goals, create a financial roadmap, and receive continued accountability as they work toward financial independence.

🔹 Partnerships with Local Banks
By connecting participants with trusted financial institutions, we make it easier to open accounts, build credit, and access banking resources that support long-term success.

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WHY IT MATTERS

BANKING ACCESS

When you give to Bonton Farms, you’re not just funding classes; you’re helping create pathways out of poverty. Your investment helps:

  • Empower individuals to take control of their financial future

  • Strengthen families through financial stability

  • Break generational cycles of debt and dependence

  • Build a stronger, more resilient community

Every dollar you give fuels transformation, helping someone move from surviving to thriving.

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