Golden State Opportunity
Golden State Opportunity (GSO) is a nonprofit dedicated to ending poverty by providing all Californians with the tools to build financial security and thrive. GSO develops and leads comprehensive outreach campaigns to increase awareness of and participation in programs benefiting low-income workers.
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CREATE ·2024 Grants ChallengeHelping Unbanked Angelenos Join the Financial System and Save Money
Golden State Opportunity (GSO) will collaborate with Black Women for Wellness (BWW) to launch a pilot project to increase access to free or low-cost bank accounts for underbanked/unbanked low-income Angelenos—helping them enter the financial system, save money, and build their credit. GSO and BWW staff will conduct targeted and broad outreach and education campaigns—including in-person, text, paid media, and virtual outreach—in LA County, increasing awareness and utilization of these critical financial products.
LIVE ·2020 Grants ChallengeHelping Angelenos Access Services and Thrive
GSO will help hard-working Angelenos access the resources they need to take care of their families and improve their financial resiliency. Working with our broad coalition of community partners, GSO will leverage our proven outreach and education model to provide the information and support Angelenos need to claim the millions of dollars available via tax credits, stimulus checks, and public benefit programs. This will provide families with the ability to buy food, pay rent, spend time with their children, and lead healthier and happier lives.