Imagine working full time—maybe at two jobs—and not having enough to provide for your family. You are just one unexpected car repair from a crisis that will threaten your employment, your home, and your kids.

Thousands of hardworking families in Colorado Springs face this reality every day.

America’s Family is a local charity founded in 2002 by Steve Bigari, CEO of Mr. Biggs. America’s Family is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering working poor families with the tools, resources, and knowledge to gain financial self-sufficiency.

America’s Family provides help that empowers these families to take personal responsibility for their finances, while charting a course to financial stability through hard work, education, and relationships.

America’s Family employs three key tools for accomplishing our mission:

1. Low-Cost Loans for Working Families
America’s Family offers an alternative to high-priced financial services to working families with limited or no access to traditional credit. Apply now.

2. Personalized Financial Stability Coaching
A volunteer or staff member provides one-on-one financial coaching, helping clients learn and apply basic financial literacy concepts.

3. Access to Community Services
Through direct referrals, America’s Family connects our clients with other community services and resources as necessary.