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CityStart

What is CityStart?

The City of Monroe participated in the 2023 CityStart Cohort, an initiative by the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) focused on advancing financial mobility and racial wealth equity. Working with community stakeholders, Monroe developed strategies to improve financial stability for Black residents. The program, advised by Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Greenwood Initiative, utilized a racial wealth equity lens to guide its efforts.

CITYSTART Financial Empowerment Summit

May 3, 2024 | 6PM-8PM
The Terrace at ULM (7th Floor)

SURVEY RESPONSES

of survey respondents rated their Financial Stability as “stable”
0 %
of respondents said the biggest reason they are unable to buy a house is because they are unqualified for a mortgage
0 %
of respondents feel there are not enough opportunities for career advancement or professional development in their community
0 %
of respondents were the most interested in the financial education topic of investing and building wealth
0 %

COMPLETE

Phase 1

Convene an Internal Working Group and an External Stakeholder Group

COMPLETE

COMPLETE

Phase 2

Data Collection

COMPLETE

COMPLETE

Phase 3

Resident Engagement

COMPLETE

IN PROGRESS

Phase 4

Blueprint Creation and Release

IN PROGRESS

CITY START MAP + EVENTS

Wednesday February 28
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm District Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday February 27
5:30 pm - 5:30 pm District Town Hall Meeting
Thursday February 22
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm District Town Hall Meeting
Wednesday February 21
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm District Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday February 20
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm District Town Hall Meeting
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