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    Our Impact

    REAL STORIES

    Pamela’s Story

    Pro Bono Client
    “Everything I’ve learned, I’ll keep it dear to my heart. I’ll keep my finances going, save money, and keep the will up to date.”
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    The Young Family’s Story

    Pro Bono Client
    "It relieves a lot of anxiety knowing if we get in an unexpected financial bind, we have someone in our corner who offers feasible, practical, and tangible ways to take action."
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    Paul’s Story

    Volunteer Financial Planner
    “I helped her to really focus on what we can control… to understand that she didn’t have to fear an uncertain future, but she could shape it.”
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    Garrett’s Story

    Volunteer Financial Planner
    “That’s the most important thing, to listen, put together a plan, and get the client started on making the situation better.”
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    Yi & Matt’s Story

    Pro Bono Client
    "For me, it’s a huge peace of mind because my big concern is that Yi’s taken care of if I’m not here."
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    Susan’s Story

    Volunteer Financial Planner
    “We owe it to them. [Our veterans] have done so much to defend our freedoms. So if I had any tiny impact – what a good feeling.”
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    The Doyles’ Story

    Pro Bono Client
    “If Susan were sitting in front of us today, I’d give her a big hug. She changed our lives.”
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    Kian’s Story

    Volunteer Financial Planner
    "I sometimes feel I get more out of 8 hours advising Marines who are energetic, hungry for guidance, and trying to build a life with little financial margin for error, than I do during 8 months as a typical advisor to the wealthy. The impact can be profound."
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    Sarah’s Story

    Volunteer Financial Planner
    “I see how much I can change the lives of Samir and her family by providing them with good financial principles and understanding.”
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    University of Georgia

    CFP Board Registered Program
    “One of the most gratifying aspects of the VITA program is to learn that alumni have continued to volunteer in some way with VITA, or other pro bono initiatives, after they have entered into the profession”
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    The Hicks Family’s Story

    Pro Bono Client
    “It's hard to ask folks for help when it appears to most people that we're past all of our trouble. Lilli is healthy. We have jobs. We have insurance. In spite of all this, we will be paying off debts for years to come.”
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    The Longo Family’s Story

    Pro Bono Client
    “We didn’t know anything about cancer. We didn’t know what was to come. We didn’t ask for help.”
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    San Diego Financial Literacy Center’s Story

    FFP Grantee
    “This is about education and empowerment. We know we are changing lives."
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    The McGarry Family’s Story

    Pro Bono Client
    "For the first 6 months after Tracy was diagnosed, we were fighting from day to day."
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    Rick’s Story

    Volunteer Financial Planner
    “It was the way I was raised- you help people out who need help. That is why I got into this business as a financial planner. It is meaningful to me to help people make changes in their lives.”
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    FIT’s Story

    FFP Grantee
    "I believe this was one of the most successful and impactful events for the personal development of our Marines and their families."
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    KCADV’s Story

    FFP Grantee
    “If you want to see behavioral change, one-on-one planning is the way to go. The relationships drive the change.”
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    Taz’s Story

    Pro Bono Client
    “At age 60, I was finally able to make a down payment on my first home.”
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    Britepaths’ Story

    FFP Grantee
    “We want to approach each client as a complex individual and help them on their path to financial stability and life stability. It’s not cookie cutter; it’s individualistic.”
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    BY THE NUMBERS

    FFP helps develop and support programs across the country connecting vulnerable families and individuals to free, quality financial advice. In 2019, the year of our most recent impact report, we were proud to support efforts that benefited homeless women and their families, low-income home buyers, military, domestic violence survivors and more. Since our founding in 1995, FFP has funded pro bono programs in 38 states.

    OUR HISTORICAL IMPACT

    2019 IMPACT

    2018 ALLOCATION EXPENSES

    • Grants & Programs 74%
    • Fundraising 14%
    • Administration 12%

    See the full 2019 Impact Report here.