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Your generosity creates lasting change.

At Save First Financial Wellness, we believe everyone deserves access to a high quality, practical financial education. As a nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of individuals, businesses, churches and community partners to expand our reach and serve more people.

Your support helps us provide financial education to build confidence, reduce financial stress and create lasting financial stability. When you give, you're investing in hope, dignity and stronger futures for our community.

Invest today. Change tomorrow.

Your gift helps make financial wellness accessible to more individuals and families in our community. Every donation makes a meaningful impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, your donation to Save First is always tax deductible through our partnership with Lighthouse Financial Foundation. We send out tax forms at the beginning of each calendar year.

  • Your donation goes directly toward the work of Save First. We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality financial education and that financial wellness is achievable by anyone that wants to work for it. Your gifts help us educate, empower and coach individuals and families so that they can have financial peace.

  • Yes, and we would love for you to do so! We hold regular volunteer trainings and are always looking for new coaches. You don’t have to have a formal financial background, just be open to learning! Get in touch with Amy, our volunteer coordinator, to find out more.

  • We do! We gratefully accept many types of in-kind donations that support our mission and programs. If you're interested in donating goods or services, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact our Executive Director, Molly, to discuss your thoughts.

  • Of course! Please write your check to “Save First Financial” or “Lighthouse Financial Foundation” and mail it to:

    Save First Financial
    PO BOX 24
    Vancouver, WA 98666

Why People Give to Save First

  • What an impact you and your staff have made upon the community.

    “I am so impressed by the successful growth of Save First!  What an impact you and your staff have made upon the community. I can imagine how grateful your clients must be to experience financial wellness at last. The program directed toward the financial education of students is especially important. Keep up the good work!”

    Teri S.

  • Save First empowers individuals facing challenges through financial education and support grounded in accountability.

    “I was inspired from the moment I met Molly O’Donnell and learned about the mission of Save First. Supporting their work is essential to me. Save First empowers individuals facing challenges through financial education and support grounded in accountability.

    By encouraging sometimes difficult expense cuts and promoting savings, Save First fosters lasting financial success. Personal responsibility is essential for achieving this change.”

    John S.