During this busy time of year, we would like to reflect on the many supporters that make the Personal Investment Enterprise program possible in Boulder and Broomfield Counties. Thanks to community volunteers, funders, and referral agencies, PIE has again seen a successful year for many in our communities who have overcome obstacles to reach their goals of a more stable financial future. 27 participants have enrolled in PIE so far this year and 17 participant families have graduated from PIE with the purchase of their first home, capitalized their business or pursued post-secondary education. Many are the first in their family to do so. We are grateful for the many individuals and organizations that make this the 21st year of PIE. Please thank anyone that you recognize below for their investment in our communities.
PIE Advisory Committee Members:
- Felicia Bolton, PIE Graduate
- Meredith Caley, Boulder County, Housing and Human Services
- Rebecca Chavez, Front Range Community College
- Amy Downing, M. Ed. (she, her), Community College of Denver
- Jesse Esparza, SBDC Counselor, Boulder Small Business Development Center
- Sharon Farrell, City and County of Broomfield
- Maciel Leon, Boulder County Community Action Programs
- Gina Nocera, Mile High United Way
- Tim Rakow, The Inn Between of Longmont, Inc.
- Diana Sanchez, Brighton Housing Authority
- Justin Sutherland, FirstBank
- Eric Swanson, City of Boulder
- Mandy Yick, Attorney
Community Partners:
Local funders:
Referral partners:
Amistad Center
Boulder County Head Start
Boulder County Housing & Human Services
Boulder Housing Partners
Boulder Shelter for the Homeless
Broomfield FISH
Casa de la Esperanza
City and County of Broomfield
City of Boulder, Children, Youth and Families
Emergency Family Assistance Association
Family Self-Sufficiency
Flatirons Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley
Longmont Housing Authority
Mental Health Partners
Outreach United Resource Center
Sister Carmen Community Center
The Inn-Between of Longmont, Inc.
Thistle Communities
Workforce Boulder County
YWCA of Boulder County
ABOUT THE PERSONAL INVESTMENT ENTERPRISE (PIE) PROGRAM
The Personal Investment Enterprise (PIE) program is a local savings program provided through Community Action Programs of Boulder County and Foothills United Way. The program is designed for low-income families to enroll in financial literacy classes and save through a matched saving account at a rate of 4 to 1. The first step in applying to the program is to attend an orientation meeting with Community Action Programs at Boulder County. For more information on the PIE program visit https://bouldercounty.gov/families/community-action-programs/personal-investment-enterprise/ or https://unitedwaydenver.org/personal-investment-enterprise-pie-program/. To see if you qualify, take this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PrelimPIE.
