Women`s Money Matters had the pleasure of attending the Women`s Foundation of Boston`s Impact Celebration Breakfast last week! 🎉
We`re immensely grateful for the continuous support from the @wfboston towards our financial wellness programs, which has been instrumental in expanding our financial wellness programs for women and girls in the Greater Boston area. 🙌💵
Our Executive Director, Danielle Piskadlo, was excited to connect with our friends from Acadian Asset Management at this inspiring event, networking meeting with many program partners, and celebrating the remarkable contributions Women`s Foundation of Boston has made to Greater Boston Nonprofits.
We are able to continue and expand our journey of empowering women and girls through financial education and a community of support, thanks to the support of the WFB.
#WomensMoneyMatters #WFBoston #FinancialWellness #EmpowerWomen #impactcelebration
Women`s Money Matters had the pleasure of attending the Women`s Foundation of Boston`s Impact Celebration Breakfast last week! 🎉
We`re immensely grateful for the continuous support from the @wfboston towards our financial wellness programs, which has been instrumental in expanding our financial wellness programs for women and girls in the Greater Boston area. 🙌💵
Our Executive Director, Danielle Piskadlo, was excited to connect with our friends from Acadian Asset Management at this inspiring event, networking meeting with many program partners, and celebrating the remarkable contributions Women`s Foundation of Boston has made to Greater Boston Nonprofits.
We are able to continue and expand our journey of empowering women and girls through financial education and a community of support, thanks to the support of the WFB.
#WomensMoneyMatters #WFBoston #FinancialWellness #EmpowerWomen #impactcelebration
🌟 Ready to take the next steps in your financial journey? 🌟
Join us at Women`s Money Matters for a supplemental workshop on "Saving for Retirement"! 💰💼
📅 Date: Thursday, April 4th
🕒 Time: 6:30-8pm EST
📍 Where: Zoom
Are you looking to enhance your saving strategies for education, start saving for retirement, and MORE? Look no further! Our workshop will equip you with the tools you need to secure your financial future.
Topics include:
✅ Social Security insights
✅ Funding education for yourself or your loved ones
✅ Exploring different retirement account options
✅ Introduction to investment opportunities
...and much MORE!
This is your chance to dive deep into the world of retirement planning, completely free of charge! 💸 Don`t miss out—reserve your spot today! Click the link below to register: https://qrco.de/bewA7A
Get ready to empower yourself financially and pave the way for a secure future! 💪
#FinancialFreedom #RetirementPlanning #WomensMoneyMatters
🌟 Ready to take the next steps in your financial journey? 🌟
Join us at Women`s Money Matters for a supplemental workshop on "Saving for Retirement"! 💰💼
📅 Date: Thursday, April 4th
🕒 Time: 6:30-8pm EST
📍 Where: Zoom
Are you looking to enhance your saving strategies for education, start saving for retirement, and MORE? Look no further! Our workshop will equip you with the tools you need to secure your financial future.
Topics include:
✅ Social Security insights
✅ Funding education for yourself or your loved ones
✅ Exploring different retirement account options
✅ Introduction to investment opportunities
...and much MORE!
This is your chance to dive deep into the world of retirement planning, completely free of charge! 💸 Don`t miss out—reserve your spot today! Click the link below to register: https://qrco.de/bewA7A
Get ready to empower yourself financially and pave the way for a secure future! 💪
#FinancialFreedom #RetirementPlanning #WomensMoneyMatters
🌟 April marks the beginning of Financial Literacy Month! 💰✨ At Women`s Money Matters, we`re dedicated to empowering girls and women living on low-incomes with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to achieve financial wellness. Join us this month as we celebrate and promote financial literacy and wellness!
Are you ready to join the over 3,800 graduates and volunteers who are part of our Women’s Money Matters community of financial goal-getters?👩💼 Whether you`re looking to enhance your own financial knowledge or coaching a woman in our community on her journey, there are many ways to get involved this April:
1️⃣ Join our program and attend our workshops alongside your dedicated coach. Our workshops are focused on budgeting, saving, credit, fighting fraud, and more! https://womensmoneymatters.org/join-a-program/
2️⃣ Volunteer your time to support women and girls in our community as they overcome their financial challenges and create plans to achieve specific financial goals. You will be a shoulder to lean on, a trusted listener, and cheerleader for your partner in the program. Apply today and support financial wellness this April: https://womensmoneymatters.org/volunteer-application/
3️⃣ Raise your voice! Share our resources and posts to help raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy. Write to your legislator today about the importance of including financial literacy in the K-12 curriculum: https://malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator
Together, let`s make a difference in people`s lives by promoting financial wellness! 💪💵
#FinancialLiteracyMonth #WomenEmpowerment #WomensMoneyMatters
🌟 April marks the beginning of Financial Literacy Month! 💰✨ At Women`s Money Matters, we`re dedicated to empowering girls and women living on low-incomes with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to achieve financial wellness. Join us this month as we celebrate and promote financial literacy and wellness!
Are you ready to join the over 3,800 graduates and volunteers who are part of our Women’s Money Matters community of financial goal-getters?👩💼 Whether you`re looking to enhance your own financial knowledge or coaching a woman in our community on her journey, there are many ways to get involved this April:
1️⃣ Join our program and attend our workshops alongside your dedicated coach. Our workshops are focused on budgeting, saving, credit, fighting fraud, and more! https://womensmoneymatters.org/join-a-program/
2️⃣ Volunteer your time to support women and girls in our community as they overcome their financial challenges and create plans to achieve specific financial goals. You will be a shoulder to lean on, a trusted listener, and cheerleader for your partner in the program. Apply today and support financial wellness this April: https://womensmoneymatters.org/volunteer-application/
3️⃣ Raise your voice! Share our resources and posts to help raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy. Write to your legislator today about the importance of including financial literacy in the K-12 curriculum: https://malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator
Together, let`s make a difference in people`s lives by promoting financial wellness! 💪💵
#FinancialLiteracyMonth #WomenEmpowerment #WomensMoneyMatters
🌟✨ What an incredible way to close out Women`s History Month! 🌟✨
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Money and Mingle event! It was an evening filled with inspiration, empowerment, and meaningful connections. We couldn`t have asked for a better way to celebrate the achievements of women in finance.
Special thanks to our amazing panelists:
🌟Lubna Lundy, Director, Investment Product at @fidelity
🌟Jacqueline Chacon Event Sponsorship Manager, Corporate Citizenship managing at State Street
🌟Michelle Brathwaite Regional Vice President at @primerica and Co-Founder of Building Black Wealth, and a Women’s Money Matters Board Member
Your insights and stories have left a lasting impact on all of us. 🙌 And, of course, a heartfelt thank you to our organizational sponsors, @wfboston and @cummingsfoundation , and our event sponsor, @enterprisebanking for their support in making this event and our work possible! 💼
To everyone who attended, your presence made this event truly special. Thank you for being a part of our community and for your continued dedication to women`s financial empowerment. 💪💰
Let`s carry this momentum forward and continue to uplift and empower each other! 💼🚀
#WomensMoneyMatters #Empowerment #Finance #WomeninFinance #ThankYou #Gratitude #Community #Networking
🌟✨ What an incredible way to close out Women`s History Month! 🌟✨
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Money and Mingle event! It was an evening filled with inspiration, empowerment, and meaningful connections. We couldn`t have asked for a better way to celebrate the achievements of women in finance.
Special thanks to our amazing panelists:
🌟Lubna Lundy, Director, Investment Product at @fidelity
🌟Jacqueline Chacon Event Sponsorship Manager, Corporate Citizenship managing at State Street
🌟Michelle Brathwaite Regional Vice President at @primerica and Co-Founder of Building Black Wealth, and a Women’s Money Matters Board Member
Your insights and stories have left a lasting impact on all of us. 🙌 And, of course, a heartfelt thank you to our organizational sponsors, @wfboston and @cummingsfoundation , and our event sponsor, @enterprisebanking for their support in making this event and our work possible! 💼
To everyone who attended, your presence made this event truly special. Thank you for being a part of our community and for your continued dedication to women`s financial empowerment. 💪💰
Let`s carry this momentum forward and continue to uplift and empower each other! 💼🚀
#WomensMoneyMatters #Empowerment #Finance #WomeninFinance #ThankYou #Gratitude #Community #Networking
🎉 Danielle and Bernadette were excited to join the @girlscoutsemass for Leading Women Awards event!. 👏
A huge congratulations to Ami Kuan Danoff, a co-founder of @wfboston , for her Leading Women award. 🏆
We were able to meet with Ashley Eadie, Director of Community Programs, about ways we can collaborate more closely to financially empower girls living on low-incomes in our communities. 🌟
#GirlScouts #GSEM #Congratulations #AwardWinner #CommunityEvent #WFB #Empowerment #Entrepreneurship
🎉 Danielle and Bernadette were excited to join the @girlscoutsemass for Leading Women Awards event!. 👏
A huge congratulations to Ami Kuan Danoff, a co-founder of @wfboston , for her Leading Women award. 🏆
We were able to meet with Ashley Eadie, Director of Community Programs, about ways we can collaborate more closely to financially empower girls living on low-incomes in our communities. 🌟
#GirlScouts #GSEM #Congratulations #AwardWinner #CommunityEvent #WFB #Empowerment #Entrepreneurship
🌟 We’re always so happy to hear amazing stories full of resilience and determination💪 Deonne, who graduated from one of our Financial Future programs a few years back, shared that she was able to buy her daughter an inhaler thanks to our financial wellness programs. This was an emergency $200 expense that she was able to cover with emergency savings that she didn’t have before being a part of Women’s Money Matters.
Thanks to the knowledge she’s gained and the saving changes she made through our financial wellness programs, she was able to provide for her daughter`s emergency needs. She embodies the power of community and financial empowerment!💰
Deonne`s financial wellness journey is a testament to the impact of financial empowerment. It`s about more than just numbers on a sheet—it`s about empowering women to take control of their futures and provide for their loved ones with confidence. We love celebrating wins! 💖✨
#FinancialEmpowerment #TransformativeJourneys #WomensMoneyMatters
🌟 We’re always so happy to hear amazing stories full of resilience and determination💪 Deonne, who graduated from one of our Financial Future programs a few years back, shared that she was able to buy her daughter an inhaler thanks to our financial wellness programs. This was an emergency $200 expense that she was able to cover with emergency savings that she didn’t have before being a part of Women’s Money Matters.
Thanks to the knowledge she’s gained and the saving changes she made through our financial wellness programs, she was able to provide for her daughter`s emergency needs. She embodies the power of community and financial empowerment!💰
Deonne`s financial wellness journey is a testament to the impact of financial empowerment. It`s about more than just numbers on a sheet—it`s about empowering women to take control of their futures and provide for their loved ones with confidence. We love celebrating wins! 💖✨
#FinancialEmpowerment #TransformativeJourneys #WomensMoneyMatters
🌟🚗 Our hearts are overflowing with joy as we celebrate Lily, a WMM financial wellness graduate and our recent car awardee, through our partnership with @SecondChanceCars 🚗🌟
Today, we honor Lily’s unwavering strength and perseverance as she embarks on a new chapter of her journey with the keys to her very own car in hand.
Lily`s infectious excitement radiates as she embraces this newfound freedom, ready to seize every opportunity that comes her way. The freedom that comes with owning a car is more than just a mode of transportation—it`s a symbol of empowerment, independence, and endless possibilities.
Congratulations, Lily! Here`s to the open road ahead and the endless possibilities that await. 🌟🚗💖 #EmpoweredWomen #SecondChanceSuccess #WomenEmpowerment #WomensMoneyMatters
🌟🚗 Our hearts are overflowing with joy as we celebrate Lily, a WMM financial wellness graduate and our recent car awardee, through our partnership with @SecondChanceCars 🚗🌟
Today, we honor Lily’s unwavering strength and perseverance as she embarks on a new chapter of her journey with the keys to her very own car in hand.
Lily`s infectious excitement radiates as she embraces this newfound freedom, ready to seize every opportunity that comes her way. The freedom that comes with owning a car is more than just a mode of transportation—it`s a symbol of empowerment, independence, and endless possibilities.
Congratulations, Lily! Here`s to the open road ahead and the endless possibilities that await. 🌟🚗💖 #EmpoweredWomen #SecondChanceSuccess #WomenEmpowerment #WomensMoneyMatters
🎊We have some amazing women to congratulate today on their recent graduations from our financial wellness programs! 🥳 They have just taken the steps towards financial freedom.🙌🏾
1️⃣Congrats to our Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) financial wellness graduates! Thank you to our Program Lead, Suzanne Brodeur, and our coaches, Raffaella Molteni, Catherine Wagoner, Carolina Rivera, and Bernadette Wheeler!
2️⃣Congrats to our Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experiences: Budget Divas group! Thank you to our Program Lead, Liz Schartman, AFC®, PMP® Thank you to our coaches, Virginia Fleisher, Julie Lennox, Raffaella Molteni, Marlene Loeffler, Shira Grossman, Cathy McKee, Deborah Hill, Carolina Rivera May-Lieng Karageorge Annie Hanson, Bella Irizarry, M.Ed
3️⃣Congrats to our Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experiences: Budget Belles group! Thank you to our Program Lead, Liz Schartman, AFC®, PMP®! Thank you to our coaches, Diane Fonseca, Manuela Gonsalves, Hanna Grace, Kimika Edwards, Maresa Young, Nancy Wenger Cortney Howard Sisi Boskovitz Kimberly E Sorrell, Angelina Adame-Gignac Yu-Hsuan (Alice) Wang
4️⃣Congrats to our Money Magic Mamas group! Thank you to our Program Lead, Khansa Mahum! Thank you to our coaches, Ellen Gorowitz, Manuela Gonsalves, Patricia Cochran, Telly Moody, Erin Smithers, Mary Lee Parsons, SAMUNA KC Marion Boukouar, Marie Naidas, Veronica Reyna Kanisha Laffitte, Vanessa Nucci Pigatin, Lauren Messmore, Julie Gerraughty, Mary Vallieu, Jin Madson, Cristina Perez, Darlene Hagan, Ziyao Li, Piya Sarkar, Youl Na, Aashka Dave, Rhea Wadhwa, Danielle Donza Piskadlo
One of our graduates shared, “This has been a cool experience. Sometimes, I wanted to quit, but I`m glad I kept it going. I`ve been pretty quiet through it all, but being an observer truly opens me up to potential workshops in the future. My coach, Cristina, has been amazing and patient, and I`m glad I was paired with her. I feel this has helped in many ways I didn`t think possible. I`m truly appreciative of everyone`s time and patience! :)”
As with all of our participants and graduates, we are so happy and proud of them!
🎊We have some amazing women to congratulate today on their recent graduations from our financial wellness programs! 🥳 They have just taken the steps towards financial freedom.🙌🏾
1️⃣Congrats to our Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) financial wellness graduates! Thank you to our Program Lead, Suzanne Brodeur, and our coaches, Raffaella Molteni, Catherine Wagoner, Carolina Rivera, and Bernadette Wheeler!
2️⃣Congrats to our Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experiences: Budget Divas group! Thank you to our Program Lead, Liz Schartman, AFC®, PMP® Thank you to our coaches, Virginia Fleisher, Julie Lennox, Raffaella Molteni, Marlene Loeffler, Shira Grossman, Cathy McKee, Deborah Hill, Carolina Rivera May-Lieng Karageorge Annie Hanson, Bella Irizarry, M.Ed
3️⃣Congrats to our Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experiences: Budget Belles group! Thank you to our Program Lead, Liz Schartman, AFC®, PMP®! Thank you to our coaches, Diane Fonseca, Manuela Gonsalves, Hanna Grace, Kimika Edwards, Maresa Young, Nancy Wenger Cortney Howard Sisi Boskovitz Kimberly E Sorrell, Angelina Adame-Gignac Yu-Hsuan (Alice) Wang
4️⃣Congrats to our Money Magic Mamas group! Thank you to our Program Lead, Khansa Mahum! Thank you to our coaches, Ellen Gorowitz, Manuela Gonsalves, Patricia Cochran, Telly Moody, Erin Smithers, Mary Lee Parsons, SAMUNA KC Marion Boukouar, Marie Naidas, Veronica Reyna Kanisha Laffitte, Vanessa Nucci Pigatin, Lauren Messmore, Julie Gerraughty, Mary Vallieu, Jin Madson, Cristina Perez, Darlene Hagan, Ziyao Li, Piya Sarkar, Youl Na, Aashka Dave, Rhea Wadhwa, Danielle Donza Piskadlo
One of our graduates shared, “This has been a cool experience. Sometimes, I wanted to quit, but I`m glad I kept it going. I`ve been pretty quiet through it all, but being an observer truly opens me up to potential workshops in the future. My coach, Cristina, has been amazing and patient, and I`m glad I was paired with her. I feel this has helped in many ways I didn`t think possible. I`m truly appreciative of everyone`s time and patience! :)”
As with all of our participants and graduates, we are so happy and proud of them!
🌟Our Senior Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager, Ariana, presented to the students of Salem Prep! The group was amazing–engaged and eager, and some students expressed interest in joining our Life Launch Financial Wellness program, starting April 9th!🎉
Moments like these remind us of the importance of integrating financial education into early education. It will shape a financially savvy future!🤑💜💚
🌟Our Senior Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager, Ariana, presented to the students of Salem Prep! The group was amazing–engaged and eager, and some students expressed interest in joining our Life Launch Financial Wellness program, starting April 9th!🎉
Moments like these remind us of the importance of integrating financial education into early education. It will shape a financially savvy future!🤑💜💚
Calling all changemakers! We are looking for passionate volunteers to guide our financial wellness program participants!
We need ten coaches for our English Financial Futures program, which runs Mondays from 6:30-8 PM. Women in the program, like Samantha, need support to reach their goals. Samantha shares, “My financial goal is to be debt-free, have savings, an emergency fund, and save money for my future.”
Additionally, seven volunteers are needed for our in-person YWCA Lawrence Life Launch girl’s program that runs on Wednesdays.
If you have a heart for empowering others and are looking for volunteer opportunities, join us in making a difference. Your time and expertise can light up the path to financial wellness for many.
“I appreciate the time the people took to teach us and give us information, as well as everyone`s understanding and patience. Thank You All!” - WMM Graduate
Please visit our website for ways to get involved! Link is always in our bio!
#VolunteerOpportunity #FinancialEmpowerment #MakeADifference #WomensMoneyMatters
Calling all changemakers! We are looking for passionate volunteers to guide our financial wellness program participants!
We need ten coaches for our English Financial Futures program, which runs Mondays from 6:30-8 PM. Women in the program, like Samantha, need support to reach their goals. Samantha shares, “My financial goal is to be debt-free, have savings, an emergency fund, and save money for my future.”
Additionally, seven volunteers are needed for our in-person YWCA Lawrence Life Launch girl’s program that runs on Wednesdays.
If you have a heart for empowering others and are looking for volunteer opportunities, join us in making a difference. Your time and expertise can light up the path to financial wellness for many.
“I appreciate the time the people took to teach us and give us information, as well as everyone`s understanding and patience. Thank You All!” - WMM Graduate
Please visit our website for ways to get involved! Link is always in our bio!
#VolunteerOpportunity #FinancialEmpowerment #MakeADifference #WomensMoneyMatters
🎊A huge round of applause to our financial wellness program participants who attended the Spanish Cybersecurity Level-Up Workshop! They have just taken the steps to learn how to protect their digital identities and secure their finances, and their dedication to enhancing their financial health is amazing.
Led by Juan Vasquez, Managing Director & Senior Information Security Officer at State Street, this workshop teaches women the crucial steps to secure themselves and their financial futures in this digital age.
Thank you to our organization partner @wfboston for making these level-up workshops possible!
🎊A huge round of applause to our financial wellness program participants who attended the Spanish Cybersecurity Level-Up Workshop! They have just taken the steps to learn how to protect their digital identities and secure their finances, and their dedication to enhancing their financial health is amazing.
Led by Juan Vasquez, Managing Director & Senior Information Security Officer at State Street, this workshop teaches women the crucial steps to secure themselves and their financial futures in this digital age.
Thank you to our organization partner @wfboston for making these level-up workshops possible!
From the first woman-owned bank to breaking glass ceilings in boardrooms, women’s journey in finance has been nothing short of revolutionary. Swipe through to explore key milestones in our financial history and see how far we’ve come.
✨1800s
US, 1839: Mississippi allows women to own property in their own names and is the first state to do so.
US, 1848: Married Woman’s Property Act is passed in New York. which allowed women to own, buy, and sell property, keep any income from the property or occupation, and keep any inheritance.
✨1900s
US, 1903: Maggie Lena Walker becomes the first woman to own a bank. St. Luke Penny Savings Bank,
US, 1919: First Women’s Bank of Tennessee (Clarksville) opens to cater to women customers only. Founded by Brenda Vineyard Runyon.
US, 1974, when the Equal Credit Opportunity Act passed, women in the U.S. were granted the right to open a bank account and receive a credit card on their own.
✨2000s
A new law adds protection against pay discrimination: the Equal Pay Act.
✨2010s
Most working mothers are breadwinners. Quote: “More than 4 in 10 (41.2 percent) were sole or primary breadwinners” (Center for American Progress)
First woman nominated as Federal Reserve Chair: Janet Yellen!
✨Today
Today, we have more programs like Women’s Money Matters, a financial wellness program that empowers women and girls to confidently take control of their finances!
Let’s honor our past, celebrate our progress, and continue to push for a future where financial inclusivity and empowerment are realities for all women. Together, we write the next chapter.
#WomensFinanceJourney #Empowerment #FinancialFreedom #HerStoryInFinance
From the first woman-owned bank to breaking glass ceilings in boardrooms, women’s journey in finance has been nothing short of revolutionary. Swipe through to explore key milestones in our financial history and see how far we’ve come.
✨1800s
US, 1839: Mississippi allows women to own property in their own names and is the first state to do so.
US, 1848: Married Woman’s Property Act is passed in New York. which allowed women to own, buy, and sell property, keep any income from the property or occupation, and keep any inheritance.
✨1900s
US, 1903: Maggie Lena Walker becomes the first woman to own a bank. St. Luke Penny Savings Bank,
US, 1919: First Women’s Bank of Tennessee (Clarksville) opens to cater to women customers only. Founded by Brenda Vineyard Runyon.
US, 1974, when the Equal Credit Opportunity Act passed, women in the U.S. were granted the right to open a bank account and receive a credit card on their own.
✨2000s
A new law adds protection against pay discrimination: the Equal Pay Act.
✨2010s
Most working mothers are breadwinners. Quote: “More than 4 in 10 (41.2 percent) were sole or primary breadwinners” (Center for American Progress)
First woman nominated as Federal Reserve Chair: Janet Yellen!
✨Today
Today, we have more programs like Women’s Money Matters, a financial wellness program that empowers women and girls to confidently take control of their finances!
Let’s honor our past, celebrate our progress, and continue to push for a future where financial inclusivity and empowerment are realities for all women. Together, we write the next chapter.
#WomensFinanceJourney #Empowerment #FinancialFreedom #HerStoryInFinance
