Financial Stability Alliance for South Central Indiana (FSA)

The Financial Stability Alliance (FSA) is a cohesive network that aims to increase the financial stability of residents in south-central Indiana. The group was formed in the fall of 2010 as a collective network led by United Way. The alliance accomplishes this by advocating for policies and changes that will improve people’s financial lives; strengthening its members through development opportunities and sharing best practices; and measuring collective results, including the status of financial stability in the region. ​

​Many individuals in our community are one unexpected event away from experiencing a financial crisis. Residents struggle to pay their bills, have little to no savings, and must make tough choices such as deciding between quality childcare or paying rent. There are many services that individuals have access to for help, but they are spread across different organizations, making it difficult and time-consuming to access the resources they need. By collaborating closely as a cohesive network, we can improve the overall system and delivery of financial stability services in our region. ​

The four strategies of financial stability under which all FSA members are aligned are

• workforce training & education,
• employment & income,
• affordable housing, and
• financial literacy.

Many members work on more than one strategy, but every FSA member is helping in at least one of these areas.