About
The First Dollar Project offers free, compassionate financial coaching powered by a volunteer network that helps people build confidence, stability, and practical money skills. Whether you’re looking to build a realistic budget, create an emergency savings fund, pay down high-interest debt, or start planning for retirement, we guide you step-by-step in a way that feels doable—not overwhelming. Our volunteers offer clear, judgment-free support designed to meet you exactly where you are, so you can make confident decisions and take control of your financial life one practical step at a time.
Mission
To close the financial literacy gap through personalized, relationship-based support that meets people where they are. We empower individuals—especially those historically underserved or under-supported—to build confidence, reduce debt, grow savings, and take meaningful steps toward lasting financial stability.
Vision
Our vision is a Seattle where no one is held back by financial fear or systemic barriers - where families have the knowledge, the tools, the guidance, and the confidence to rise out of poverty and build lasting financial security for the next generation.
