Our Programs

Economic Prosperity Center (EPC)

Where the journey finds stability.

The Economic Prosperity Center provides personalized financial and employment support for women navigating reentry.

Reentry comes with challenges that extend beyond employment alone. EPC supports women as they work toward economic stability through individualized guidance, practical tools, and access to resources that strengthen independence and support long-term success.

The EPC Approach

Personalized support for real-world stability

Financial Coaching

Personalized budgeting, savings, and debt strategies

Safe Banking Access

Support opening checking and savings accounts

Credit Building

Credit report review + structured steps to improve scores

Resource Navigation

Guidance on public benefits + income-stabilizing tools

Core areas of support

Economic stability is built over time. The Economic Prosperity Center meets women where they are, offering individualized support that responds to real-life circumstances and evolving goals. Rather than focusing on a single outcome, EPC provides ongoing guidance that helps participants build confidence, make informed decisions, and move forward with greater stability.

Support is flexible, responsive, and designed to complement other Arouet programs throughout the reentry journey.

Pathways to Stability

Two focus areas that work together

The Economic Prosperity Center supports participants through two integrated pathways that work together to create stability during reentry. Each pathway addresses different needs while reinforcing progress across the journey.

Explore each pathway

Financial Navigation focuses on building the tools and confidence needed to manage daily finances and plan ahead. Through personalized guidance, participants strengthen financial readiness and gain skills that support informed decision-making.

Support may include:

  • Budgeting and financial coaching

  • Access to safe banking options

  • Credit building guidance

  • Navigation of financial and community resources

Employment Navigation supports participants as they prepare for and move into sustainable employment following release. The focus is on building readiness, confidence, and practical skills that help women navigate the workforce and maintain long-term stability.

Support may include:

  • One-on-one career coaching and job readiness support

  • Resume development and interview preparation

  • Guidance using digital tools and online job platforms

  • Referrals for professional clothing and workplace resources

Voices From the Journey

I recently had the opportunity to work with Arouet after my release from incarceration, and I can't express how transformative this experience has been for me. The support I received was invaluable. The team at Arouet took the time to understand my unique situation and provided the guidance I needed to successfully re-enter the workforce.
Sarah R.
I am excited to say that I have a budget plan in place that will help me get ahead of my expenses and a plan of action for my credit score. I am doing the work necessary, but before Dawn joined my team, I was floundering. Now I am flourishing!
Melissa H.
The services I received from arouet were excellent. Paige was very patient with me, had lots of ideas, gave words of encouragement. I could text her anytime I had questions, always willing to work with me on not only my resume, but gave me helpful information on other sites as well.
Jennifer B.
I'm just so happy to finally see my credit score moving in the right direction! Working with Krystal has been such a supportive and empowering experience—she really helped me understand what steps to take and gave me the confidence to stick with it.
Deseree C.
Jessica was amazing in helping me find employment. She was very attentive to my wants and needs upon Reentry and very compassionate in her efforts to assist me. I am so grateful for her and Arouet!! Thanks!!
Amber C.

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