Prosper Centers
Prosper Financial Wellness
Since 1998, the Prosper Financial Wellness program has offered innovative, free programming that promotes financial stability to both community members and those living at Foundation Communities properties. Our services are available to individuals who make less than $60,000 per year, and households of 2-4 that make less than $85,000 per year. Income limits increase by $5,000 for each additional family member.
Our Programs
Click the links below to learn more about our current programs.
If you are a current resident of Foundation Communities, click the button below for specialized resources.
Contact Us
Meet Our Staff
Julia Pynes, Financial Wellness Program Manager
Lauren Warner, Financial Wellness Program Coordinator
Jessica Valdez, Benefits Enrollment Coordinator
Adriana Bowen, Benefits Enrollment Specialist
Patricia Baltazar , Benefits Enrollment Specialist
Jocelyn Fontao, Benefits Enrollment Specialist
Alejandra Gavilanes, Benefits Enrollment Specialist
Resources & Outreach Materials
FAQs
Q1: Do I need to be a resident to use the programs?
A: Not at all! If you meet our
eligibility requirements, you can utilize our financial coaching service, classes, and Fresh Start Loans. The only services that are Foundation Communities resident specific our Rent Reporting Program and Rent and Utility Assistance.
Q2: Is financial coaching in-person or virtual?
A: Financial coaching appointments can be either virtual or in-person depending on your preference. You will be given the option when signing up for an appointment. In the “Select Service” drop down on the appointment scheduler, you’ll be able to define if you want to come to one of our offices or do a session remotely.
Q3: Who are the coaches?
A: Our talented financial coaches range from professionals in financial services, people who are experts of solving mistakes they’ve once made, and friendly people who want to help you out! When you
schedule a financial coaching appointment, you can read more about each coach by clicking on their name.
Q4: How long do appointments last?
A: Appointments are typically an hour long. If you need to schedule a follow up, your coach will can help you schedule your next appointment.
Q5: How much information am I required to share?
A: You’re not obligated to share anything you’re not comfortable with. For a well-rounded appointment, we recommend sharing as much as you can about what you would like help improving on. Our coaches are not here to judge you nor want to make you feel ashamed of your financial history. We’ll work with you to ensure you feel financially confident.
Testimonials
Meet Felix
Felix Cook has been meeting with his financial coach since 2015 after being in financial ruin. Over the last seven years, Felix’s financial coach has provided perspective, encouragement, and the time and space to make a plan and Felix has done the hard work of executing the plan. At the end of the day, it’s a team effort.
Read the blog post about Felix Meet Miguel
With over 1,600 volunteer hours and more than 350 mentees, Miguel Stoupignan has shared his knowledge by teaching financial literacy that leads to a better life. Miguel began in 2013 to volunteer with Foundation Communities and has since then been a financial coach, prepared taxes, and taught money management classes in addition to fundraising for the organization.
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