Refugee Individual Development Account Program (rida) | Asian Services In Action

Promotes independence for refugees by helping them to open and contribute to individual development accounts (IDAs) for specified asset goals, including homeownership, business capitalization, vehicles for educational or work purposes, professional certification and post secondary education tuition and fees.

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Physical Address

370 East Market Street, C.f. And May Chen Community Center, Akron, OH 44304

Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Fax

(330) 535-3338

Voice

(330) 535-3263

voice | Akron Social Services Office

Application process

Call the office for more information or email for an intake form.

Fee

No fee.

Eligibility

- Not yet citizens and who have been in the U.S. for not more than five (5) years at the time of enrollment. - Not more than three (3) years at the time of enrollment for vehicle acquisition. - Annual income must be 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. - Must have earned income from a job. - Must attend financial literacy training.

Languages

Mandarin, Burmese, and Nepali. Utilizes language interpretation services.

Service area

Summit County, Ohio

Agency info

Asian Services In Action

Community agency which empowers Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Northeastern Ohio to access culturally and linguistically appropriate information and services.Note: Part of the Youth Success Summit (formerly OSTN).