Based in Birmingham, the Alabama Asset Building Coalition is a statewide group helping underserved Alabama residents reach their highest potential and strengthen their financial future. Founded in 2008, the coalition now includes nonprofits, community action agencies, community development organizations, United Ways, federal and state government, banking regulatory agencies, and financial institutions. The coalition’s work centers around four core activities: 1) supporting Alabama organizations involved in asset building initiatives; 2) identifying asset building opportunities and implementing new strategies and programs; 3) serving as an educational resource on asset building strategies; and 4) advocating for state and federal policy changes that expand economic opportunity.