A Year of Uniting – Moving Families Out Of Poverty
Moving Families Out of Poverty
This time of year, many of us take stock of our financial well-being and plan for the year ahead. But according to Prosperity Now, 46% of families in Boston and…
Promoting Economic Mobility and Racial Equity Through Credit Building
Moving Families Out of Poverty
Boston Builds Credit marks first year of impact By Robert Burns, Citi Community Development and Brigid Boyd, United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley “A good credit score is…
With Equity and Justice for All
Moving Families Out of Poverty, Preparing Youth to Succeed
IT WAS THE 60’s. Woodstock and the moon walk were still a year away. The civil rights movement was gaining momentum. And back in 1968, a group of Puerto Rican…
Moving People Forward: How Equity Leads to Greater Progress
Ending Homelessness, Moving Families Out of Poverty, Preparing Youth to Succeed
United Way has a long history of mobilizing resources for people in need. But is that enough? The entrenched issues facing our region, such as income inequality and the achievement…
10 Tips for Improving Your Financial Situation – From the People Who Know
Moving Families Out of Poverty
Whether you’re looking to make a big investment or struggling to get from paycheck to paycheck, we can all use some sound financial advice from time to time. The certified…
Helping families get away from “one paycheck away”
Moving Families Out of Poverty
They gathered quietly in a union hall on Tremont Street in Boston. Revenue officers from the Internal Revenue Service, scientists from the Environmental Protection Agency, and housing specialists from Housing…
JVS Uses Financial Coaching and More to Make a Difference
Moving Families Out of Poverty
Money isn’t an easy topic. Discussing a raise, negotiating rent, or getting a good deal on a car loan make for awkward, stiff, and uncomfortable conversations. For families without stable…
Fill the fridge – or the prescription?
Moving Families Out of Poverty
The reality of the cliff effect and the choices struggling families are forced to make. Imagine successfully balancing a job and raising children, yet despite working full-time, you still need…
Income Inequality in Boston: Why Good Credit is Essential
Moving Families Out of Poverty
Boston is an amazing city with top-notch employment opportunities, award winning museums, and some of the best colleges in the country. Boston also has the highest income inequality rate in…
Building Good Credit: What Every Young Person Needs to Know
Moving Families Out of Poverty
For teenagers, the first paycheck is an on-top-of-the-world moment. The exhilarating feeling that comes with earning your own money – and being the one in control of what to do…