Houston has a population of 2,303,482, and is the largest city in the State of Texas and the fourth largest city in the country. The CFE Fund began working in 2016 with the City of Houston, currently led by Mayor Sylvester Turner.

Projects in Houston, TX

Summer Jobs Connect

Embedding financial education and banking access into summer youth employment programs.

Banking Connect Pilot Initiatives

The goal of these pilots is to learn more about how existing programs can leverage payment touchpoints to support account opening for program participants.

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.