Jelica
New homeowner
Challenge: Arriving as a refugee from Bosnia, Jelica and her two daughters had $10, six pieces of luggage, and a dream to buy a home here in the United States.
Result: Jelica joined the IDA program to save for a home, took classes on money management, and three years later was able to buy a condominium in Santa Clara County.
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Guadalupe
Funded daughter's education
Challenge: Guadalupe's daughters had the grades and ambition to transfer from community college to UC-Berkeley, but Guadalupe didn't know how to afford the tuition.
Result: Guadalupe joined the IDA program and learned to manage her household budget and put aside enough money for her daughter to attend school.  Now, all three of her daughters have opened savings accounts to help continue their education.
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Thao
Saving to open her own business
Challenge: Having recently arrived from Vietnam, Thao is still learning English while working as a waitress and taking care of her daughter.
Result: Thao is learning to manage her finances while pursuing a license in cosmotology.  She plans to open her own business to help increase her family's income.
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Vicci
Small business owner
Challenge: Having recovered froma traumatic car accident 20 years ago, Vicci wanted to help others get back on track through a life coaching business.
Result:  With her savings, Vicci has been able to realize her dream of giving the “gift of a normal life” to others.
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Duc
Saving for education
Challenge:  Duc knew he could succeed in college if he worked hard, but he was overwhelmed by the financial stress of finding part time work to help pay tuition.
Result: IDA Savings money management classes helped Duc know how to make sound financial decisions and make paying for college possible.
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