About SparkPoint Solano
Financial stability is key to a thriving community, yet many families face barriers that make it difficult to achieve. Since 2011, Children’s Network of Solano County has led SparkPoint Solano, an initiative founded by United Way Bay Area (UWBA), to help low-income individuals and families overcome financial challenges and build a stronger future.
SparkPoint Solano offers free financial education and employment services designed to address basic needs, increase income, build credit, and reduce debt. Our financial coaches work one-on-one with clients, helping them set goals, develop strategies, and create actionable plans tailored to their unique circumstances.
Through a strengths-based approach, we empower college students, parents, and individuals to take control of their financial futures. By integrating a wide range of resources at no cost, SparkPoint Solano fosters long-term financial growth and community prosperity.
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79.46% of SparkPoint Solano clients achieved a 10% improvement in key financial areas (income, savings, credit, and debt).
Data from July to December 2024.
Find a Center Near You
Anna Kyle Elementary
1600 Kidder Avenue
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 344-6854
Solano Community College
400 Building, Rm 421
4000 Suisun Valley Road
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 344-6854
Fighting Back Partnership
505 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 853-8068
I joined SparkPoint Solano just before the pandemic; it was the best decision ever...”
Elisabeth Whitson, SparkPoint Solano client
Stories of Impact
Research and Publications
The Magic Bundle: Financial and Career Coaching
This analysis evaluates the effectiveness of the "magic bundle" of services in helping SparkPoint clients reach their goals, noting differences across sites. It highlights site-specific patterns and uses regression models to assess impact.
UWBA’s SparkPoint Improves Student Persistence at Community Colleges
This study examines SparkPoint’s impact on student persistence at community colleges. Findings show higher persistence rates among clients, emphasizing the model’s effectiveness in improving retention and addressing financial barriers.
SparkPoint Solano is a collaborative effort of:
