Why step up?

Because for more than 30 years 22 percent of Savannah’s residents have lived in poverty.


Why now?

Because a healthy economy depends on the participation of our whole community.

How?

Business, government, education, social service and community leaders join together to look at problems—and solutions—differently.

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"Soldiers defeated by debt"

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Step Up Savannah, Inc., a collaborative of organizations, businesses, and government agencies, seeks to move families toward economic self sufficiency. It works in three areas to accomplish this: Workforce development and jobs; wealth building and financial understanding, and work supports.

Welcome To Bank On Savannah

No more check cashers!


Why spend hundreds of dollars a year at a check-cashing company when you can deposit your money for free and pay your bills at no additional cost? 

Today, everybody can get a bank account.