Established in 2004, Asset Independence Coalition joined forces to coordinate the resources of public and private institutions to promote the financial independence of low- to moderate-income residents in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. Made up of over 50 partner organizations including non-profit agencies, financial institutions, colleges, universities, and local government agencies; this group of committed organizations came together to connect families to available financial intervention resources and to identify and execute long-term strategies to alleviate poverty in the region.