Banking Beyond Bars works alongside trusted local and national organizations. These are the partners and resources participants can turn to for housing, legal support, financial guidance, and more.
A FINANCIAL LITERACY TOOL
Free for all Banking Beyond Bars participants, during the program and beyond.
Banking & Financial
Banking Partner
A community-focused credit union offering personalized banking services, financial education, and accessible accounts for underserved members.
www.connectioncu.org
Credit & debt counseling
Nonprofit credit counseling agency offering free guidance on debt management, credit building, and personal finance fundamentals.
www.myfinancialgoals.org
Housing
Public housing services
Provides affordable rental housing, voucher programs, and supportive housing services for low-income residents in the Bremerton area.
www.bremertonhousing.org
Homeownership support
Homebuyer education, counseling, and pathways to ownership for Kitsap County residents navigating the path to a stable home.
www.communityframeworks.org
Affordable home building
Builds affordable homes in partnership with families in need, offering homeownership opportunities through sweat equity and accessible mortgages.
www.kitsaphabitat.org
Public housing services
A public housing agency offering rental assistance, affordable housing development, and resident services across Kitsap County.
www.housingkitsap.org
Reentry Support & Legal
Community partner
A reentry-focused organization and co-founding partner of Banking Beyond Bars, dedicated to expanding financial access and opportunity after incarceration.
www.ufsi.org
Reentry legal aid
Free legal representation for formerly incarcerated individuals across Washington – including record vacates, fines relief, and reentry resource coordination.
www.civilsurvival.org
Education pathway
Educational and transitional support for formerly incarcerated students pursuing certificates, degrees, and career training at Olympic College
www.olympic.edu/reentry-support
National reentry hub
A wide-ranging reentry resource center offering tools, guides, and self-directed support for life after incarceration.
www.fairshake.net
National research & support
A national clearinghouse for reentry research, policy, and program resources, supporting individuals, families, and reentry organizations nationwide.
www.nationalreentryresourcecenter.org
Community Services
Wraparound services
A community action agency offering early learning, employment training, housing, energy assistance, and family support across Kitsap County.
www.kcr.org
Immigration support
Provides legal aid, advocacy, and community support for immigrants and their families in Kitsap County and the surrounding region.
www.kitsapiac.org
Financial Empowerment
A community-focused credit union offering personalized banking services, financial education, and accessible accounts for underserved members.
www.kitsapabc.org
*These resources are provided for informational purposes only. Banking Beyond Bars is not affiliated with every organization listed and does not control the content, services, or availability of external sites.*
