The City of Dayton, financial partners First Financial Bank and Fifth Third Bank, and the City of Dayton Department of Recreation are proud to announce the "Soar to Savings" program. Soar to Savings is a Dayton Recovery Plan program aiming to serve low-income families adversely affected by the COVID pandemic. Soar to Savings provides qualifying participants the opportunity to earn $1,500 after completing a financial education series. The series will be taught by partnering financial specialists and will include classes on banking, saving, budgeting, credit and debt management, and more. Soar to Savings empowers residents through education, awareness, and equity to break the financial poverty cycle through positive financial behavior.

Who is Eligible?

There are six criteria:

1. Must be a city of Dayton resident (live within the Dayton corporate limits).
2. Must have 2025 taxes prepared by the City of Dayton Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
3. Must qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
4. Must provide the City of Dayton with personal information which includes Name, Address, Date of Birth, the last four digits of Social Security Number, Email, and program attendance.
5. Must cooperate with financial partners by sharing Personal Account Information associated with the Soar to Savings program (account number, routing number, statements). Financial institutions may require additional information.
6. Must complete four required classes by attending one session each week.

Apply for the Soar to Savings Program

For more information contact Adama Diakhate at adama.diakhate@daytonohio.gov or Lamonte Hall, Jr. at lamonte.hall@daytonohio.gov.