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credit building

February 14, 2017

Think you know credit? These small strategies can make a big difference

Moving Families Out of Poverty

These credit building strategies used at our financial opportunity centers help individuals and families in need increase their net worth. They’ll work for you too! Anyone who has applied for…

teach-kids-about-money-elementary-schoolers

February 7, 2017

It’s Never Too Soon (or too late) to Teach Kids about Money

Moving Families Out of Poverty

Money in the bank. Good credit. Manageable debt. These are the building blocks of financial freedom. The earlier kids start to understand the concept of smart money management, the greater…

financial opportunity

February 1, 2017

This simple approach to reducing poverty may surprise you

Moving Families Out of Poverty

For many, poor credit is the biggest barrier standing in the way of financial opportunity.

holiday needs

December 1, 2016

The season of holiday need meets the season of giving

Ending Homelessness, Moving Families Out of Poverty

For families who are already struggling, the holiday season bring a deeper level of stress and need. We all know that Santa’s elves are up all night this time of year. But…

Thanksgiving Project

November 21, 2016

Families come together to lend a hand for Thanksgiving Project

Moving Families Out of Poverty

The Thanksgiving Project brings people together on a big scale for a simple task: to make sure families in need have a holiday meal. For veteran partners and volunteers of…

November 7, 2016

Hunger Pangs and Little Brains: The Hidden Menace of Childhood Food Insecurity

Moving Families Out of Poverty

Food may be the most basic of basic needs, but hunger is a real–and devastating–problem for children throughout the region. Monday morning. Breakfast time at Dover Children’s Center in Dover,…

Basic needs

November 1, 2016

What if you couldn’t turn on the heat this winter?

Moving Families Out of Poverty

Supporting basic needs is the first step in the foundation of building better lives. A sudden job loss. A devastating illness. The bills pile up and rent falls behind.  You…

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