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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211 Summit
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
Website
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).