Our Mission
Our coalition offers services and educational resources that help empower people and families to improve their financial capability, health, and independence. It is important that residents have access to resources that help lay a solid foundation for banking and financial empowerment. Our coalition is particularly focused on assisting youth, first-time job seekers, and families with disabilities to access financial services.
Our History
Started in 2021, Bank On KC helps connect consumers to safe and affordable banking products certified as meeting the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund’s Bank On National Account Standards.
Members represent community-based organizations, financial institutions, and local government agencies that provide services and resources such as financial education, credit counseling, savings programs, banking series, credit repair, employment assistance, youth engagement, and other financial empowerment programming.
Coalition members have formed committees to meet regularly to identify points of collaboration and community engagement opportunities, share best practices, and develop innovative ideas.
The National Bank On Movement
Bank On KC is proud to be part of the national Bank On movement, made up of dozens of local, regional, and state coalitions across the country.
The nonprofit Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) is the national partner for local Bank On coalitions, supporting local efforts through resources like the Bank On National Account Standards and accompanying certification, grant support to build local coalition capacity, and a robust learning community. The CFE Fund also works to give voice to local coalition experiences by informing both federal regulatory policy and financial institution practices.