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Three Rivers Community Action, Inc. - Faribault Office

Family Assets for Independence in Minnesota (FAIM)

201 Lyndale Ave S, Faribo Town Square, Faribault, MN 55021

Eligibility
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have earned income at the time of enrollment to deposit monthly
  • Be a resident of Minnesota while enrolled/participating in FAIM
  • Household annual gross incomes must fall below 200% of the current federal poverty guidelines
  • Household net assets must be $10,000 or less
  • Able to reach the savings goal within 24 months or less
  • Ability to purchase the asset within a maximum of 30 months
Hours
8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Application process
Contact a local participating agency to be screened for eligibility and to request an application. Need proof of employment income and current address, and valid MN driver's license/ID card to enroll. For additional information on the FAIM Program contact (218) 685-4486 or toll-free (800) 492-4805 and ask for FAIM.
Fees
There is no fee for this service.
Site Service Area

Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted counties

Other Information

Specialization

  • Family
  • People with low income

Payment

  • Free / no cost to eligible clients

Organization Type

  • Community Action Partnership
Family Assets for Independence in Minnesota (FAIM) is a 30-month program that helps working Minnesotans with low incomes increase their savings, build assets and enter the financial mainstream. By matching a participant's savings as well as providing financial literacy education, asset-specific training and ongoing financial coaching, families are supported and encouraged to acquire assets and increase their financial capability and economic security, in order to leave poverty permanently. Those enrolled in FAIM receive a program match at a rate of $3 to every dollar of earned income deposited into their Individual Development Account (IDA) within 2 years, up to a maximum of $2,000 per household. Account holders may be eligible for a matched payout and their savings of up to $8,000 toward their chosen asset upon successful completion of program requirements. Savings and matches may be used for: First-time home purchase, post-secondary education, emergency savings, 529 college savings, purchase of a personal vehicle or a small business start-up or expansion. Participants are required to complete a minimum enrollment period, financial education classes/coaching, as well as asset-specific training and requirements before requesting payout toward obtaining their chosen asset. FAIM payment is made to a third-party vendor, not the participant.
Last Update
06/23/2025
Providing organization
Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.
Three Rivers Community Action, Inc. - Faribault Office