The Asset Building Coalition of Kitsap helps Kitsap County residents achieve financial security. We partner with other local organizations with a shared mission to provide financial education and resources that financially strengthen members of the community.
The Coalition is modeled after Prosperity Now‘s, Household Financial Security Framework adapted and summarized as shown below. We aim to help Kitsap County residents improve money management, increase earning potential through education, to be able to save more, grow assets, and then preserve those assets.
The Coalition is a collaborative partnership among businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and other organizations from various backgrounds with a shared mission to improve the finances of individuals and families in Kitsap County. Members of the Coalition contribute to the mission in a variety of ways by leading financial education workshops, sharing resources, and helping to connect members of the community with programs and services that lead to financial security.
The Kitsap Asset Building Coalition is so grateful to have been awarded a Community Reinvestment Project grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce. In collaboration with our coalition partners, we have been able to provide direct funding to benefit historically marginalized members of the county with homeownership down payment assistance, business boost grants to help launch and grow small businesses and provide higher education scholarships to local students. The Community Reinvestment Project focuses on repairing wealth disparities in communities disproportionately harmed by the war on drugs.
This fact sheet summarizes what we’ve been up to recently:
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Do you have Parent PLUS loans or have a student who will be taking out loans after July 1, 2026? If so, join this webinar to hear firsthand from experts in the student loan space from Washington Student Achievement Council at noon on September 17th.
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Understanding Changes to Federal Student Loans
Do you want to learn what is happening in the world of student loans right now? Do you have questions about the SAVE forbearance and how it impacts your eligibility for forgiveness? Are you confused about how the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” will affect your student loans? In this webinar, you will get an overview of updates to federal student loans, including:
SAVE forbearance and options to remain eligible for Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) or Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
How the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” is drastically changing federal student loan borrowing and repayment options.
Status of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Changes to other Federal Student Aid programs, including Total and Permanent Disability Discharge (TPD), and the Joint Consolidation Separation process.
Date: September 17, 2025
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm (1-hour presentation followed by a 30-minute Q&A)
If you’re unable to attend, we will post a video recording, presentation slides, and a transcript in the Past Webinars tab.
Register at: wsac-wa-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i-BmUTMdQi-dLlceds4RLQ#/registration
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Are you a small business owner looking to learn more about cash flow projections? If so, check out this upcoming free online live training offered by Seattle SCORE. Register using the link below or by visiting: www.score.org/seattle/event/financial-basics-new-small-businesses-9425
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We are overjoyed to share this report that highlights the impact of our collaborative work over the past year and a half. These outcomes were made possible by the coordinated efforts of coalition member organizations working together in partnership on each of these projects. Thank you to everyone who helped lead a class/workshop, assisted with our tax sites, or played a role in administering one of these programs to benefit Kitsap County residents - we truly could not have done this all without you!
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Check out this message from the IRS as part of their Back-to-School Outreach Campaign. We are in the early stages of gearing up our free tax prep sites so stay tuned for volunteer opportunities and volunteer training in the next few months.
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Save the date! But also feel free to submit whatever questions you may have about insurance ahead of time. Follow the QR code on the flyer or you can get to the JotForm link from the KRL event page at: krl.bibliocommons.com/events/689f904e69d27551e18c5649
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RSVP for the Start Now event at Olympic College Tuesday of next week on 8/19 from 4 PM to 7 PM. This event will get you ready to begin in the Fall from start to finish - take a tour of campus, apply for admission, meet with an advisor, get hands on help submitting your financial aid application, learn about funding resources, register for classes, and get your student ID.
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The next Business Education Support & Training (BE$T) business basics class series starts in three weeks on September 2nd. Follow the link below to register.
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It's not too late to sign up for this free financial workshop being put on by Navy Federal Credit Union and WorkSource Kitsap on Thursday at 10 AM. You'll just need a WorkSourceWA account to register which is quick and free to create. The QR code in the flyer will take you straight to the sign up page or visit: worksourcewa.com/microsite/Content.aspx?appid=WAWORKSHOPS&pagetype=simple&seo=workshops-calendar&webname=worksource-kitsap&area=Silverdale&trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D180283832
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Want to learn more about 529 savings? Washington 529 Education Savings Plans is hosting a 30-minute webinar titled "WA529 Essentials: Building a Child's Education Savings Plan".
You can check it out on Tuesday, August 12th at 12:00 PM. Link to register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_17Dja1-RTiG3VMC0LTv_YQ#/registration