Low-income Populations

Research related to the topic of low-income populations.

Low-income Populations Research

Community Impact / Feb 28 2020

Qualitative Research Findings from the Reaching Minority Households Incubator Filene tracked the outcomes of three lending programs through the lives...

Lives in Transition / Dec 03 2020

Toward Justice-Involved Financial Services: The Financial Challenges of Reentry, Part 1

This research exposes the growing financial challenges affecting justice-involved citizens and provides guidance for credit unions wanting to take concrete...

Business Strategy / Apr 30 2019

Meeting the Needs of Independent Workers at Vancity Credit Union

Independent workers represent a growing demographic with unique financial needs, specifically income instability and lack of traditional employment benefits. This...

Community Impact / Consumer Thinking / Jan 30 2019

Domestic Violence Recovery (DVR) Loan Program - Year Three Report

Survivors of domestic violence face unique financial challenges. This report provides an update on the Domestic Violence Recovery Loan program...

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Apr 22 2022

An Investment Opportunity that Benefits All

A first-of-its-kind research report takes on the important discussion around the potential impact of climate change and credit unions.

Feb 25 2022

Filene’s “Inner Circle” Enables Research and Incubation on Key Issues Impacting Credit Unions

Filene would like the thank its Inner Circle for their continuous support for Filene’s Centers of Excellence. The support comes from 48 organizations spanning the entire U.S.

Jan 18 2022

What is Social Impact and Why is it One of the Imperatives of Our Day?

A sense of urgency to address society’s most difficult social issues has emerged at a time when the world is...

Low-income Populations