Impact category

Economic Stability

Economic stability is the foundation of the WEL9 Methodology. Through the Path to Homeownership ladder, families build financial literacy, repair credit, and move toward generational wealth building — not just a paycheck, but an asset.

Example initiatives

What this looks like in practice.

Where this is active

Metros currently building this pathway.

Flagship Metro — Active

Kansas City

H.O.O.D. Hope's founding metro and organizational headquarters — where the Sustainable Wellness Housing Program was born and where the model is being proven alongside St. Louis.

  • Economic Stability
  • Education Access
  • Health Care Access
  • Neighborhood & Environment
  • Social & Community Context
View Kansas City hub
Flagship Metro — Active

St. Louis

The proof-of-concept flagship for the Sustainable Wellness Housing Program, implemented with local partner Vision for Children at Risk.

  • Economic Stability
  • Education Access
  • Health Care Access
  • Neighborhood & Environment
  • Social & Community Context
View St. Louis hub
Target Metro — National Platform Roadmap

Dallas

A future target metro as H.O.O.D. Hope's licensing model scales toward 150+ metros nationally.

  • Economic Stability
  • Education Access
View Dallas hub
Target Metro — National Platform Roadmap

Detroit

A future target metro as H.O.O.D. Hope's licensing model scales toward 150+ metros nationally.

  • Neighborhood & Environment
  • Economic Stability
View Detroit hub

Get connected

Need support with economic stability, or want to help build this pathway?

Residents can start the Find Help pathway. Organizations, funders, and civic partners can start a Partner inquiry.