Americans
Thriving Together
Leading a movement that unites all Americans into one community — supporting every rise, every fall, and every comeback.
#ThrivingAmericans
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Legacy Leaders: Leading a Movement for All Americans
Sundar Pichai
Sundar Pichai
Sundar Pichai is a global champion for accessible technology and upward mobility. His vision has expanded opportunity for billions by making powerful digital tools available to everyone. His leadership embodies the belief that when technology lifts people up, entire communities thrive together.
Jennifer Bailey
Jennifer Bailey
Jennifer Bailey is one of the driving forces behind the modern digital payments revolution. Her leadership at Apple Pay helped redefine how millions of Americans transact safely, simply, and securely. She stands at the forefront of inclusive financial innovation—paving the way for a future where every consumer can access trusted, frictionless digital financial tools.
Suzan Kereere
Suzan Kereere
Suzan Kereere is a global payments innovator whose leadership has shaped some of the world’s most trusted financial technologies. Her commitment to consumer empowerment, access, and financial equity positions her as a true force for good in the future of American financial health.
Michelle Gill
Michelle Gill
Michelle Gill is a champion for small businesses and the financial resilience of everyday Americans. Her work at PayPal expands access to capital, digital tools, and financial stability—empowering entrepreneurs and families to grow, rebuild, and thrive.
Scott Purcell
Scott Purcell
Scott Purcell is a respected industry leader dedicated to raising standards, strengthening compliance, and modernizing consumer financial care. His leadership at ACA International represents a commitment to fairness, accountability, and a healthier financial ecosystem for all Americans.
Brian Moynihan
Brian Moynihan
Brian Moynihan is one of the most influential voices in American finance. Under his leadership, Bank of America has advanced responsible growth, community investment, and financial wellness for millions. He exemplifies the role of corporate leadership in building a stronger, more inclusive economic future.
Evan Spiegel
Evan Spiegel
Evan Spiegel revolutionized global communication and gave a generation a safe, creative space to express themselves. His leadership in technology, privacy, and community engagement continues to inspire movement-building and human connection across America.
Steven Roseblum
Steven Roseblum
Steven Roseblum is a product visionary shaping how information, education, and opportunity flow across the world. His leadership at YouTube helps millions learn, earn, and build better futures. He represents the spirit of digital empowerment that strengthens America from the ground up.
John Hegeman
John Hegeman
John Hegeman has played a pivotal role in scaling products that power the digital economy. His career reflects a deep commitment to expanding financial participation and building systems that work better for consumers, creators, and businesses alike. His work continues to modernize financial access on a global scale.
Americans Thriving Together
Change Makers
Change Makers spark nationwide transformation, celebrate community, and guide Americans toward a future where we thrive, financially united.
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Families First
Families are the heart of America, striving together, supporting each other, and building financial strength for lasting generations.
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Nation Builders
Uniting the nation, inspiring action, and driving change to create financially strong communities where Americans thrive together.
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Hope Protectors
Hope Protectors stand with everyday people, safeguarding dignity and hope, ensuring all Americans work together through temporary tough times.
Initiatives
Helping Consumers Self-Manage Delinquent Accounts (FAQ)
About the Mission
What is Debt Free Americans (DFA)?
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Debt Free Americans is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping Americans through temporary financial hardships. We sponsor access to innovative tools like the YouNegotiate ecoPortal, giving consumers free digital support and donors a tax-deductible way to pay bills directly.
How does DFA connect to the YouNegotiate Marketplace?
The ecoPortal is hosted on the YouNegotiate Marketplace — the Amazon for consumer finance. This marketplace is where consumers, creditors, and donors come together digitally to resolve delinquent accounts, payment plans, and settlements in one unified platform.
About the ecoPortal
What is the ecoPortal?
The ecoPortal is a free digital account sponsored by DFA that every consumer can use to digitally manage all delinquent accounts:
- Respond to written notices from any creditor
- Access digital settlement and payment plan offers from creditors
- Manage unlimited negotiations with creditors
- Access and send settlement and active payment plan - Bill Pay Gift Links and full Bill Pay Gift Registry
- Self manage payment plans and schedule through all life circumstances
Why is the ecoPortal important?
It gives every consumer — whether in collections, at risk, or just falling behind — a single, mobile-friendly place to manage their financial obligations and invite tax-deductible donor support.
Is the ecoPortal really free?
Yes. DFA sponsors consumer access to the ecoPortal on the YouNegotiate Marketplace so cost is never a barrier.
Bill Pay Gift Links & Registry
What is a Bill Pay Gift Link?
A secure, tax-deductible link that allows anyone to pay toward a specific verified bill in the YouNegotiate digital ecoPortal.
What is a Bill Pay Gift Registry?
Each ecoPortal profile automatically generates a registry of all a consumer’s bills, so supporters can help across multiple accounts — just like a wedding or baby registry, but for real financial relief.
How are donations processed?
Every payment flows directly to verified creditors, utilities, or lenders. Consumers don’t touch the money — donors can trust that every dollar is applied to actual bills.
For Consumers
How do I get started?
Sign up for your free ecoPortal profile on the YouNegotiate Marketplace, set up your portal profile to match all accounts, set up your central communication profile, start responding to written notices and letting your creditors know you’re managing all delinquent accounts digitally. Bill Pay Gift Links and Registry will be available for agreed settlement and on active payment plans.
What kinds of bills can I include?
Credit cards, student loans, mortgages/rent, medical bills, utilities, auto loans, and more. Any bills that matches a consumer last name, last four digits of your social security number and date of birth. This is your new ecoAddress.
Do I have to be in collections?
No. The ecoPortal works at every stage — from early hardship to collections and even repossession risk.
For Donors
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes. All contributions through DFA’s Bill Pay Gift Links and Registries are fully tax-deductible. Receipts are available after each successful payment.
Can I choose whose bills I help pay?
Yes. You can donate directly to someone you know or browse registries and campaigns across the country.
Why is this better than GoFundMe or similar platforms?
Every donation goes directly to verified bills via the YouNegotiate Marketplace. Unlike general crowdfunding, this creates accountability, transparency, and tax benefits.
For Creditors, Employers & Partners
Why should creditors participate?
Because it’s good business. By joining the YouNegotiate Marketplace and supporting ecoPortals, creditors can:
- Reduce defaults and charge-offs
- Retain customer loyalty during tough times
- Provide real time scalable access to your customers to prevent charge off and collections
How can employers and teams get involved?
Employers, sports leagues, and community organizations can create bill pay initiatives for employees and fans, match donations, or launch national campaigns that show their commitment to citizens and fans to promote debt freedom and a fresh start. Fresh start campaigns are the future of Americans thriving together.
Security & Privacy
How secure is the ecoPortal?
The YouNegotiate Marketplace uses bank-grade encryption, PCI-compliant systems, and a secure token vault to protect consumer and donor data.
Can consumers choose privacy?
Yes. A Bill Pay Gift Link or Registry can be kept private (shared only with close contacts) or made public for wider community support.
Movement & Vision
How does this create a national movement?
By sponsoring the ecoPortal on the YouNegotiate Marketplace, DFA gives every American access to the first ever tax-deductible bill pay registry. This unites citizens, donors, and creditors into a movement where no one faces hardship alone.
What is a “Legacy Leader”?
Legacy Leaders are visionary individuals, businesses, and organizations that step up to transform how America supports its citizens during temporary tough times. They help create history — and a future where all Americans can thrive
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