Help immigrants stop keeping their money in the mattress
- Raised
- $2,100
- Goal
- $45,000
“I was very afraid of money. After the program, I feel more secure. I have a solid plan for my retirement. Now my money is invested and working for me." — Tálita Moreira
For immigrants, navigating U.S. finances is trickier than it seems. What you can invest in depends on your visa, and moves that seem harmless can put your status at risk. Out of the Mattress provides free financial guidance for immigrants, by immigrants. We exist because too many of them keep their money in places they shouldn’t.
Our free, four-week program teaches immigrants to budget, save, and invest. Every class has 20 students, and we open each one the moment it's funded.
In 2025, 76 people went through the program. By the end, 84% had opened a savings or investment account they built themselves, financial confidence rose 63% on average, and financial stress dropped 36%.
Right now, we have a waitlist of people ready to enroll. A full seat costs $300, and every dollar gets someone from that waitlist into the program sooner.
"I thought I was late to the game, but this program made me realize I can actually retire someday." — Mayne Giacomin