Banking & Savings

A smiling Black couple sits together on their living room sofa reviewing financial documents and planning their future with a laptop nearby.

Starting a Bank Account

Opening a bank account and building savings is a crucial step in achieving financial security and control. A bank account provides a safe and accessible place to store money, track spending, and manage income effectively — all while building a foundation for your financial future.

Two men—one in a grey hoodie and the other in a grey suit jacket—are smiling and shaking hands vigorously in a professional networking or conference setting.

Ready to Start Saving?

Establishing a habit of saving — no matter how small — helps you prepare for emergencies, reach short- and long-term goals, and reduce financial stress. Savings also create a foundation for future investments, credit opportunities, and wealth-building, empowering you to make confident financial decisions and become more financially independent.

Take the Next Step

Need help opening a bank account or to start building your savings?
Contact a local Newark Prosperity Hub partner in your Ward today!

    • BRICK NETWORK
      Economic Mobility, Cradle-to-Career Ecosystem
      534 Clinton Ave, 07108 (Elementary School)

      Phone: 862-236-1333
      Email: info@bricknetworks.org
      bricknetworks.org

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    • CLINTON HILL COMMUNITY ACTION
      Neighborhood Revitalization, Community Advocacy
      208 Chadwick Ave., 07108

      Phone: 201-228-0757
      Email: info@clintonhillaction.org
      clintonhillaction.org

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    • LA CASA DE DON PEDRO
      Education, Economic Development, Social Services
      75 Park Avenue, 07104

      Phone: 973-482-8312
      Email: info@lacasadedonpedro.org
      lacasadedonpedro.org

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    • NEW JERSEY CITIZEN ACTION
      Advocacy, Consumer Rights, Financial Literacy
      625 Broad Street, Suite 270, Newark, NJ 07102

      Phone: 973-643-8800
      Email: rosemary@njcitizenaction.org
      njcitizenaction.org

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    • UNIFIED VAILSBURG SERVICES ORGANIZATION
      Health & Wellness, Financial & Career Resources, Family & Senior Services 
      1044 S. Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106

      Phone: 973-374-2000
      Email: info@uvso.org
      uvso.org

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    • URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY
      Education, Employment, Housing
      508 Central Ave., 07107

      Phone: 973-624-9535
      Email: info@ulec.org
      ulec.org

    • LA CASA DE DON PEDRO
      Education, Economic Development, Social Services
      75 Park Avenue, 07104

      Phone: 973-482-8312
      Email: info@lacasadedonpedro.org
      lacasadedonpedro.org

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    • NEW COMMUNITY CORPORATION
      Housing, Education, Health, Job Training
      233 West Market St., 07103

      Phone: 973-623-2800
      Email: nccti@newcommunity.org
      newcommunity.org

    • BRICK NETWORK
      Economic Mobility, Cradle-to-Career Ecosystem

      Phone: 862-236-1333
      Email: info@bricknetworks.org
      bricknetworks.org

    • LA CASA DE DON PEDRO
      Education, Economic Development, Social Services
      75 Park Avenue, 07104

      Phone: 973-482-8312
      Email: info@lacasadedonpedro.org
      lacasadedonpedro.org

    • URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY
      Education, Employment, Housing
      508 Central Ave., 07107

      Phone: 973-624-9535
      Email: info@ulec.org
      ulec.org

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    • UNIFIED VAILSBURG SERVICES ORGANIZATION
      Health & Wellness, Financial & Career Resources, Family & Senior Services
      1044 S. Orange Avenue
      Newark, NJ 07106

      Phone: 973-374-2000
      Email: info@uvso.org
      uvso.org

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    • CLINTON HILL COMMUNITY ACTION
      Neighborhood Revitalization, Community Advocacy
      208 Chadwick Ave., 07108

      Phone: 201-228-0757
      Email: info@clintonhillaction.org
      clintonhillaction.org

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    • NEW JERSEY CITIZEN ACTION
      Advocacy, Consumer Rights, Financial Literacy
      625 Broad Street, Suite 270, Newark, NJ 07102

      Phone: 973-643-8800
      Email: rosemary@njcitizenaction.org
      njcitizenaction.org