Financial Momentum Pilot Project
Helping individuals and families break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle—one month at a time.
Why This Project Exists
Too many people are doing everything right—and still falling behind.
At PDX Money Coaching, we’ve spent over a decade working 1:1 with more than 500 individuals and families. We've seen how transformative financial coaching can be — But we’ve also seen the limitations of a system that keeps people stuck in survival mode.
The Financial Momentum Pilot Project was created to offer a reset: a chance to get one month ahead financially, with the structure and support to stay there. This isn’t about charity—it’s about dignity, stability, and momentum.
“True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence.”
— President Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1944
How It Works
Participants in this pilot receive:
✔️ A one-time financial gift (typically 1–2 months of their usual income)
✔️ A personalized Sustainable Spending Plan
✔️ 3–6 months of financial coaching and support
This model builds on the success of programs like SEED (Stockton, CA), the Magnolia Mother’s Trust (Jackson, MS), and Mincome (Canada), which have shown that direct financial support leads to better mental health, employment, and planning.
But this project goes one step further—pairing money with coaching to offer not just relief, but lasting momentum.
Want to Support a Participant?
If you're moved by this work, there are ways to contribute.
This program is small and deeply personal. Contributions are not tax-deductible at this time, but every dollar goes directly toward helping someone build financial breathing room and long-term clarity.
You can choose to fund:
🔸 A one-time financial gift
🔸 3–6 months of coaching
🔸 Or both
Interested in learning more or funding a participant?
Email emily@pdxmoneycoaching.com.
PDX Money Coaching is a for-profit business. Contributions to the Financial Momentum Pilot Project are not tax-deductible. 100% of funds go directly toward participant gifts or coaching support.