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Our goal is to bring the unbanked households in Carbondale into the financial mainstream by helping them to open low-cost, starter bank accounts. To accomplish this goal, we turned to financial institutions in the Carbondale area to demonstrate leadership and to help remove the barriers that low-income families face in opening a bank account. To date, we have partnered with 6 banks and credit unions, with over 20 branches across Carbondale.

By partnering with us, financial institutions can expand marketing in targeted, low-income neighborhoods and increase the visibility of appropriate products in Carbondale. By working with nonprofits in Carbondale, Financial Partners have been able to identify customers and develop new strategies to reach unbanked customers. Staff offering financial training courses have made real connections in the community.

As a Financial Partner, you can:
  • Help bank the unbanked by offering the Bank On Carbondale product at your branch locations.
  • Participate in Bank On Carbondale outreach events.
  • Partner with a community organization of your choice.
  • Hold a financial training seminar for community organizations.
  • Include Bank On Carbondale information in your mailings and newsletters.
  • Display posters and other materials in public spaces.
  • Place a link on your Web site to www.bankonillinois.org/Carbondale.