Empowering Families to Build Financial Stability & Wealth

We help families grow financial confidence, access opportunity, and create long-term prosperity.

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Financial Education Programs & Services for Adults & Youth

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Favorable Mortgage & Lending

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Affordable Community Housing Development

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Employment Services

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what we do

Achieve financial security and freedom with help from Build Wealth. We’re a nonprofit that will teach you how to save, bank, invest and create generational wealth. Our family will work with yours to build a strong future.

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From foundational financial literacy and youth skills to career readiness and pathways to homeownership, explore our specialized programs below to find the resources, coaching, and tools you need to build a secure future.

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Partner With Us

Closing the wealth equity gap requires a community-wide effort. Build Wealth proudly partners with local businesses, financial institutions, civic organizations, and community leaders to scale our impact and create sustainable financial pathways.

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Have questions about our programs, enrollment, or services? We’re here to help you take your next steps with confidence

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Your support directly funds crucial financial education, housing development, and accessible lending services that actively dismantle economic disparities. Join us in closing the wealth gap and building a stronger, more equitable community. Every dollar creates measurable, lasting change.

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Impact At A Glance

These numbers reflect our ongoing commitment to closing the wealth gap, building generational prosperity, and creating measurable, lasting economic equity across the communities we serve.

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10,000+

families served

The average Build Wealth household creates $57,000 in equity
Every year, Build Wealth helps hundreds of families become homeowners

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$3M+

in community impact

Build Wealth has provided clients over $5,000,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance
The average Build Wealth client’s credit score increases by 125 points to nearly 700

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90%

participant success rate

On average, a Build Wealth client reduces past-due debt by $3,600
The average Build Wealth client increases savings by over $8,800

Our Stories

Build Wealth educational benefits last a lifetime and for generations to come. We are the catalyst that helps our clients overcome the disparities in their community.

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GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT

“Build Wealth offered me the exact resources I needed when it came to buying my first home. The team was great to work with and extremely supportive. Thank you Build Wealth for everything!”

GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT

“Build Wealth not only helped me to reach my personal goals but also my professional goals! Mr. Jeff had my best interest during my home buying process. Build wealth is an extension to my family. I appreciate the guidance and wisdom that the program offered. David and Regina are helping the community where there is a need.”

YOUTH PROGRAM

“I have been working with Build Wealth since 2012. I have completed the Family Stabilization Plan, purchased a home and now have been working on business ventures with the team at Build Wealth. It has been a great experience. They gave me guidance on financial planning and small business moves. I will be referring my children to the program as soon as they are eligible to participate.”

YOUTH PROGRAM

“Build Wealth offered me the exact resources I needed when it came to buying my first home. The team was great to work with and extremely supportive. Thank you Build Wealth for everything!”

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

“We started as the “A Team” when we were in the very first Family Stabilization class. Build Wealth did not give up on us and my family stuck with it. Now we are proud owners of a 5 bedroom 2 bath house with 4 acres 10 years later. Once again Thank You Build Wealth.”

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

“I often thought of attending a homebuyers class before purchasing another house. I wanted some additional knowledge that I lacked with my first house purchase. Build Wealth gave me that knowledge I was seeking and more.”

GROUP RESULT

“This program saved me. I was in a homeless program. I never thought I could buy a house and be out of debt in two years. This program is amazing and I will tell everyone about it. The staff are helpful and nice. I am blessed to be in this program. ”

News & Upcoming Events

Build Wealth MN Launches Spring YSP & Summer Leadership Cohorts

by Build Wealth

Designed for middle and high school students across the Twin Cities, these programs provide structured mentorship, financial literacy education, leadership development, and social-emotional learning opportunities that equip young people for long-term success.

Celebrate, Connect & Be Inspired at YSP’s Black History Month Workshop!

by Build Wealth

The Youth Stabilization Program (YSP) is turning up the energy this Black History Month with an unforgettable evening designed just for middle...

Honored by Minnesota Leaders: Hear What They’re Saying About Build Wealth

by Build Wealth

Build Wealth has had the privilege of being recognized by notable dignitaries from across Minnesota. Take a moment to see what they had to say about our work and mission.