CAAB
Investing in People, Strengthening Communities
Manage
Your
Money
Financial Education Program: Seminars, Workshops and One-on-One Counseling for setting financial goals, managing debt, and saving to achieve financial goals.
Savings
Matched Savings Program: Save money to go to college, buy a home, or start or expand a business.
Free Tax
Preparation
It's Your Money: Claim it & Keep it! Learn about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and other tax benefits.
About Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB)
Learn about the people and programs that make CAAB one of DC's best small nonprofits.
Through its Financial Education, Matched Savings and Consumer Education programs, and research and advocacy, Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB) is working to ensure that all residents in the Greater DC area have opportunities to save and invest in their dreams.
Success Stories
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Success Story
Miati recommends paying yourself first and making savings deposits quickly.
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Success Story
"I was extremely fortunate to learn about CAAB and the IDAs because it gave me a chance to save, get a match and achieve my goal."
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Imagine the pride of being the first one in your family to go to college, or buying your first home, or starting your own small business. At CAAB we provide the financial training, savings opportunities, and supports that help people actually make their dreams a reality.
With your help, we can leverage your donation to help even more people achieve their dreams.
Donate now or learn more
or send a check or money order to
Capital Area Asset Builders
c/o Connie Woodland, Chief Operating Officer
1100 H St NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005
Thank You!
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CAAB Expands EmergencySavingsPlus, an Innovative Matched Emergency Savings Pilot Program
July 02, 2020
EmergencySavingsPlus provides low- and moderate-income residents of Washington, DC with access to matched savings incentives to establish an emergency savings account as well as receive financial education classes, credit counseling, and one-on-one financial coaching sessions. Over a 3-month period, each program participant is incentivized to save $150 into a savings account and then they can receive a $300 match from CAAB.
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CAAB Launches #DCEITC Awareness & Empowerment Virtual Presentations Every Wednesday Through the End of the 2020 Tax Season on July 15th!
June 08, 2020
The Inaugural #DCEITC Awareness & Empowerment Virtual Presentation Will Focus on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on Wednesday, June 10th 1:00 PM-2:00 PM via Zoom.
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CAAB is Hiring!
May 28, 2020
Position Summary: The Associate Program Manager is responsible for strategic management and day-to-day operations and communications of assigned matched savings and cash transfer programs, delivery of financial education classes and financial coaching sessions, client support, and account management.
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CAAB Launches the DC Family Financial Recovery Fund, an Innovative Non-Conditional Cash Transfer and Financial Wellness Initiative
May 04, 2020
Providing Cash Transfers and Financial Wellness Services to Low-Income Families—Regardless of Immigration Status--in Washington, DC
