On July 15th, the parents of 60 million children throughout America began receiving monthly checks as part of the Child Tax Credit (CTC). This historic program is projected to cut child…
Across the country, an unprecedented combination of stimulus checks and tax credits is helping families to weather the longstanding impacts of the Covid-19 crisis. Families are using these funds, which…
Our Frontline Heroes series uplifts the stories of local community members and resident-led organizations transforming our region. Gloria West is an active participant in United Way’s Housing & Education Learning…
What would you do if you got the call? Imagine picking up your phone and having your suspicions confirmed – that run down, miserable feeling you’d been dealing with was…
In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, many schools have closed their doors for the remainder of the semester. This has left many families scrambling to balance newly remote careers…
Over a third of early educators in Massachusetts rely on public assistance to make ends meet. These preschool teachers, family child care providers, and infant/toddler caregivers are teaching the state’s…
VITA program invests 8,000 volunteer hours to leverage more than $8 million in tax credits and refunds for low-income taxpayers. You may be aware of VITA, the free tax preparation…
It’s that time of year again. Tax season is upon us and, if you file correctly, that can mean cash back. Though many people rely on their tax return for…
It’s been hailed as one of the most effective tools to fight poverty in the country. Working families earning less than $56,000 per year are eligible for the Earned Income…
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…