Milwaukee has a population of 600,155 and is the largest city in the state of Wisconsin. In 2017, the CFE Fund began working with leading community partner the Urban Economic Development Association of Wisconsin, in partnership with local government officials.
Projects in Milwaukee, WI
Bank On
The CFE Fund’s national Bank On platform supports local coalition and financial institution efforts to connect consumers to safe, affordable bank accounts.
Bank On Fellowship
The CFE Fund’s Bank On Fellowship program provides funding and in-kind technical assistance to support dedicated leadership for Bank On coalitions.
Financial Empowerment Center Replication Initiative
Professional, one-on-one, municipally-led, free financial counseling, embedded into government social services.
Financial Navigators
Thank you to our many municipal and funding partners for making this pandemic-era program such a bold and nimble success. Across 31 cities and counties, trained navigators helped thousands of residents identify and then access public resources targeted to address their individual needs.