33% single mother households in
Massachusetts live in poverty
Apr 21
Last week, we had the honor of celebrating our volunteer community at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event, and announcing two awards that recognize the people who go above and beyond for the women and girls in our financial wellness programs.
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This year`s recipients were nominated by their peers, selected by our team, and deserving of every bit of recognition they receive.
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🏆 Coach of the Year: Gabriela Mondino
Gabriela has coached six cohorts across Financial Futures and Road to Retirement, volunteering in both English and Spanish to reach as many women as possible. She was also the driving force behind our Intro to Entrepreneurship Level Up Workshop, which drew a record-breaking 148 registrations. Dedicated, bilingual, culturally responsive, and completely selfless — that`s Gabriela.
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🏆 Presenter of the Year: Anna Hays
Anna is a JD and CFP who has presented eight times across Financial Futures and Road to Retirement, including presenting the "Healthy Today, Healthy Tomorrow!" workshop four times. When a winter storm knocked out her electricity, she stayed engaged and kept planning her workshop because she knows the skills of how to use, earn and save money are always important. Her commitment to the women in our programs never wavers.
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Swipe to meet our winners and hear why they volunteer. 👉
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Congratulations, Gabriela and Anna. We are so grateful for you. 🎉
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Apr 17
This National Volunteer Month, we`re celebrating the people who make our volunteer community what it is — starting with someone who works behind the scenes every single day to make it all happen. 💚
Meet Ariana Contreras, Associate Director of Volunteer Partnerships at Women`s Money Matters.
Ariana works to connect passionate, dedicated volunteers with the women and girls in our financial wellness programs. She builds relationships that create real, lasting impact. We asked her a few questions about what this work means to her. Her answers say it all.
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Apr 15
Today is Tax Day. If you haven`t filed yet, you still have until midnight. 📅
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Free help is available:
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📍 Find a VITA site for free in-person tax prep: irs.gov/vita
💻 File free online: FindYourFunds.org
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And don`t forget — the Massachusetts Child and Family Tax Credit could put $440 back in your pocket per eligible dependent. You may qualify even with low or no income in 2025. Getting this credit won`t affect your SNAP or MassHealth benefits.
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File today. You`ve got this. 💜
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Apr 13
Tax Day is WEDNESDAY. Free filing help is available right now.
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📍 Free in-person help: irs.gov/vita
💻 Free online filing: FindYourFunds.org
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Think you don`t qualify for tax credits? Think again.
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Many women aren’t aware that there are tax credits that could apply to them.
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The Massachusetts Child and Family Tax Credit gives $440 per dependent who:
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👶 Is under age 13
👴 Is age 65 or older
👩🦽 Has a disability
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You may be eligible even with low or no income in 2025.
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Getting it won`t affect your SNAP or MassHealth benefits either.
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Don`t count yourself out before you check.
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