You do not have to be a financial expert to help.
Volunteers are core to our work at Women’s Money Matters. Our participants know that our coaches and presenters are not showing up to support them because they are being paid to do so – they are doing it because they genuinely care.
Our fully-remote programs offer a range of volunteer opportunities and ways to help out from anywhere you are. We also have some limited in-person volunteering opportunities!
All you need is the desire to help another woman in your community make the most of the money she has.
We believe diversity in identity and perspective enriches our programs and helps us better serve our clients. We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ-identifying individuals, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups to apply to become a coach.
Ways to Get Involved
Step One: Apply to join us as a volunteer coach or presenter by submitting your application and selecting an introductory orientation to attend.
Coach
Coaches are the backbone of our one-on-one coaching model. Coaches are thoughtfully paired with a program participant for the duration of the program. They work directly with their partner to help them reach their specific financial goals.
Presenter
Presenters facilitate specific workshops as part of the program’s curriculum. For each workshop, we have already developed the lesson plan and materials, presenters are there to lead the lesson and conversation. You select the workshop topic that you feel most passionate about! Presenters can facilitate as many or as few workshops as they would like and are available, so this is a great way for individuals to volunteer who cannot commit to being a coach.
Upcoming Programs
Step Two: Sign up for an upcoming workshop series.
In-Person Programs
Financial Futures Collective in partnership with Marguerite’s Place
- Starts: June 2nd, 2025
- Mondays 6:30-8pm EST
- In-person location: 89 Palm Street Nashua, NH 03060
English - Our signature Financial Futures program empowers participants with coaching, financial wellness workshops, community and peer support, and resources to feel more confident to manage their finances. Our partnership with Marguerite’s Place is providing our Financial Futures workshops and one to one coaching towomen in their shelter location. Women will be supported by our coaches and program as they navigate attaining stable housing, focusing on their financial goals, and overcoming challenges.
- Full Schedule
Financial Futures Collective in partnership with Somerville Housing Authority
- Starts: June 2nd, 2025
- Mondays 5:30-7pm EST
- In-person location: Mystic Activity Center, 530 Mystic Ave #112, Somerville, MA
English program - Our signature Financial Futures program empowers participants with coaching, financial wellness workshops, community and peer support, and resources to feel more confident to manage their finances. Our partnership with Somerville Housing Authority (SHA) provides our programming to women living in their subsidized housing or recieving housing benefits. This program will support women through SHA as they navigate benefits, overcome challenges, and center their financial goals.
- Full Schedule
Virtual Programs
Financial Futures Collective
- Starts: May 15, 2025
- Thursdays 12pm-1:30pm EST
- Virtual, English
- Full Schedule
Financial Futures Collective
- Starts: May 29, 2025
- Thursdays 6:30-8pm EST
- Virtual, English
- Full Schedule
Financial Futures Collective
- Starts: May 31, 2025
- Saturday, 9:30AM-11AM EST
- Virtual, English
- Full Schedule
Financial Futures Collective in partnership with Found in Translation
- Starts: June 10, 2025
- Tuesdays, 7:30pm-9pm EST
- Virtual, English
- Full Schedule
- Our signature Financial Futures program in partnership with Found in Translation (FIT) providing our financial wellness program to their participants. Participants in FIT are bilingual women who are training to advance their careers as translators in the medical, legal, or other higher paying professions. Our program equips them with the financial confidence and skills to succeed as they embark on their career growth journey.
Life Launch Collective
- Starts: June 10 2025
- Tuesdays 12-1:30pm EST
- Virtual, English
- Full Schedule
Financial Futures Collective
- Starts: June 24 2025
- Tuesdays 6:30 -8:00 PM EST
- Virtual, English
- Full Schedule
Spanish Programs
Colectivo de futuros financieros
- Comienza: 26 de junio
- Jueves 6:30-8pm EST
- Virtual, Español
- Nuestro programa exclusivo Financial Futures brinda a los participantes entrenamiento, talleres de bienestar financiero, apoyo comunitario y de pares, y recursos para que se sientan más seguros a la hora de administrar sus finanzas.
- Horrario completa
We regularly add new workshop dates and are always in need of volunteers—the heart of our program. Stay informed about upcoming opportunities by subscribing to our newsletter.
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Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions
How to Get Involved
What is the time commitment each week for each role?
Volunteer Coach:
~2.5 hours per week for the duration of the program (~3-4 months). Each week will include 1 hour of 1:1 time (or more if you choose), and a 1.5 hour WMM workshop. If you need to miss a workshop or two, that is ok just communicate with us and your partner!
Volunteer Presenter:
~3-4 hours per workshop: 1.5-2.5 hours to prepare for the workshop and 2 hours on presentation day. Once you have presented a workshop, the preparation time will be less if you present again in the future!
I am not available during normal working hours. Would this prevent me from being able to volunteer as a coach?
Not at all! The majority of our programs take place in the evening, though some are offered during the day. The coach and participant paired together decide the best time to meet between workshops that will work for both of their schedules.
What if I need to miss one or more workshop sessions?
We understand that an unavoidable conflict may come up, people get sick, etc. The success of the program relies on a commitment from both the coach and their partner to attend as many workshops and one-on-one sessions as possible. If it is something you know about in advance, be sure to let the Program Leader know so they will ensure that your participant has support during the breakout session/workshop. Also let your partner know that you will not be there and encourage them to attend in your absence so they do not miss the week’s lesson. If you know in advance that you will be missing multiple workshops, our Volunteer Manager can help you find a program that will better fit your schedule.
Can I coach multiple participants at once?
Coaches can only coach one participant per Women’s Money Matters program. We pride ourselves in the meaningful one-on-one relationships that are built between coaches and participants, which have proven most successful in supporting participants in meeting their financial goals. Special circumstances where experienced coaches want to volunteer for multiple programs (e.g., if programs that may overlap shortly or meet at different times) will be considered on a case-by-case basis by program leadership.
Are volunteer positions (e.g., coaches, presenters) compensated or provided stipends?
Coaches and presenters are volunteers who give their time to women in our programs.
Volunteer Qualifications
What qualifies a person to be a coach?
The women in our financial health programs need a different type of financial coach. Our participants come from a diverse set of backgrounds and, unfortunately, many have experienced some form of trauma in their lives. For these reasons, while our participants come to us to get support in meeting their financial goals, they really need someone who can take the time to understand their full life picture in a non-judgmental and compassionate way. Someone who cares about the participant holistically. Someone who is in their corner and wants to empower them and build their confidence to succeed, both personally and financially.
Do any workshops require a financial background to be a presenter?
Although a financial background is not necessary to be a presenter, some workshop topics such as Building Credit, Repairing Credit, and Fighting Fraud require a level of expertise on the topic and knowledge of current trends in order to feel comfortable responding to questions during the presentation. These workshops are often led by volunteers directly from financial institutions.
Do I need to be a woman to volunteer?
Coaches are required to be women (cis and trans women) or a non-binary person who is comfortable in a space that centers around the experiences of women.
Anyone, regardless of gender, is welcome to be a presenter as long as they are comfortable working in a women-centered space.
What technology do I need to have to participate in virtual programs?
You can join from any device anywhere as long as you have the internet access to connect to Zoom, we just ask that you have your camera on when possible to build a rapport with the group. It is preferred that the Tech Support role connect with a computer that supports full zoom functionality.
Why do I have to fill out a CORI (i.e., background check) and sign a confidentiality agreement?
Throughout the program, participants may be disclosing personal financial information with their partner via screen sharing or in person (example: credit reports, bank statements, online accounts). In addition to the our Life Launch program which may include participants under the age of 18, many of our participants are parents/caregivers of children, and it is entirely possible to encounter them throughout the program, especially during virtual programming and in-person one-on-one in meetings. We want to maintain trust with our participants and collaborating organizations by ensuring our volunteers are fully vetted.
Volunteer Training
What materials and resources will I receive and how will they be delivered?
At this time, materials (google slides for weekly workshops, zoom links, activities, etc.) are shared via google drive. This is expected to change with upcoming developments on our new website; regardless, materials will still be accessed electronically.
Is training required to be a volunteer?
All volunteers (coaches, presenters) receive official training and orientations, as well as all needed materials and resources to adequately fulfill their role. A Coach Exchange (zoom event) is offered each month for new and experienced coaches to come together and share ideas, experiences, and support each other through any challenges they may be facing.
Do presenters develop the workshops?
No, we already have a curriculum that was developed over many years in a really interactive way with many partners, participants and presenters providing input. Presenters are provided with materials and a lesson plan but are encouraged to augment the presentation with their own knowledge and flair while being sensitive to the audience to which they will be presenting.
Program-Related Questions
How am I assigned to a program? Can I choose which program I volunteer for?
As new programs are announced, volunteers will be notified (via email/newsletter) and will have the opportunity to review options and select which program they would prefer to enroll in based upon their personal schedule and availability.
How do you match your participants to coaches?
Participants and coaches are matched by the Volunteer Manager and Program Leader based on answers provided on the intake application/survey submitted by both participants and coaches, as well as information shared during the Introduction workshops. We encourage Coaches to let us know of any skills, abilities, or experiences that they feel would be helpful in the matching process.
What determines if a program will run longer? Would I know before signing up?
Program schedules are set before we start the process of recruiting coaches. Although very rare, if an adjustment needs to be made to an existing schedule after the start of the program, all participants will be notified in advance.
Our Volunteers
Many of our financial wellness programs are virtual so you can sign up to help create more secure financial futures for the women in our programs from anywhere. Our programs take place in the eastern time zone but our volunteers currently span the entire country, and even across the globe!
We hear about the benefit cliff a lot in our financial wellness programs at Women`s Money Matters - when families start to earn just enough to lose benefits, but not enough to be financially stable, a step forward becomes a major setback. Last week, we celebrated a collective step forward with the launch of the Benefit Cliff Pilot, Bridge to Prosperity.
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The Bridge to Prosperity is a first-of-its-kind pilot that not only provides direct cash payments to individuals experiencing the benefit cliff, but also the career pathways and financial coaching needed to ensure lasting economic mobility. The research gathered from this 3-year pilot will inform policy change at the state and national levels.
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The full network of support was in attendance, from funders to community support partners to legislators, State Representative Patricia Duffy, and Senator James Eldridge. The event centered on voices of lived experience through our panel of WMM program graduates who are now part of the first cohort of pilot participants in Boston. Our deepest appreciation to Deonne, Nyesha, Vivana, and Liza for bravely sharing their stories and the impact of both the benefit cliff and the pilot on their daily lives.
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We are grateful to @JPMorganChase for their $500K gift to Women’s Money Matters, as part of a coalition of partners with @SpringfieldWorks - Working Cities Challenge, to advance this pilot in support of low-income families in Massachusetts as they navigate the “benefits cliff” and transition to long-term economic mobility, while producing actionable insights to inform sustainable policy change.
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A huge thank you to @bostonfdn for so generously hosting this event and for your support of this pilot. Thank you to Leigh Gaspar who joined us to share a few words about the importance of centering equity in Boston, and to Anne Kandilis, Laura Sylvester, Noella Moshi, and Kristen Joyce for all the vision and hard work that has gone into the launch of this pilot. From JPMC, Richa Goyal joined us as part of their commitment to financial health for all consumers. Thank you for your support, Elon Beasley, Richard Sheward, and Jessica Ridge. (Continued in comments)
Our in-person Life Launch financial wellness program with our partner Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts has graduated! The coaches for this program came from the team at the Fidelity Investments headquarters in downtown Boston, and are also serving as Big Sisters for the girls. Wells Fargo is a collaborative funder for this program as part of their volunteer initiative facilitated by a WMM Advisory Group member, Jana McCarthy.
The coaches and participants moved through budgeting exercises and real-world savings plans, and the girls experienced the excitement of financial empowerment. Jalyn Ramos, the WMM program lead for this partnership and WMM Senior Development Coordinator, reflected on a recent session: "This program really got the girls excited. The shyest girls were speaking and calling out answers to questions. One participant set a goal to save up for a phone through her job, and she did it! Not only did this inspire others, she set her next goal and is on the way to a whole new approach to managing her financial future."
We are grateful for powerful partnerships with organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters, combined with volunteer teams from institutions like Fidelity Investments and Wells Fargo. Together, we are building a better future for girls and women living on low incomes and making a lasting impact by building lifelong financial skills. Look at those smiles!
@fidelityinvestments
@wellsfargo
@emassbigs
Women`s Money Matters is delighted to welcome three outstanding professionals to our Advisory Group! Our Advisory Group brings together diverse experts who provide hands-on strategic guidance for our high-priority initiatives, helping us fulfill our mission of empowering women and girls to improve their financial health. Please join us in welcoming:
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Melissa O`Berg: Senior Director at Brightcove, championing workplace gender equity and financial literacy.
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Chaya Keshavamurthy: JPMorganChase professional with a passion for helping women on their financial journeys.
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Jessica Scola: Financial Advisor at Sound View Financial Advisors with a lifelong commitment to financial education.
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These accomplished leaders will strengthen our ability to create more secure futures for women, their families, and communities. We`re grateful for their commitment to our cause!
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Learn more here: https://vist.ly/3n4retq
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#FinancialEmpowerment #WomenLeaders #FinancialLiteracy
What an incredible week of celebration at Women`s Money Matters. Here`s a quick summary of highlights - and stay tuned for all of the details!
⭐ Our Benefits Cliff Pilot Celebration brought together partners, funders, and participants with positive energy and a collaborative spirit. The room was filled with authentic stories of financial empowerment and the excitement of real change as The Bridge To Prosperity pilot moves into the next phase.
⭐ The full WMM team gathered for our annual staff retreat to reflect on a year of remarkable growth in program participants and volunteers while charting our course toward the future with new initiatives. As a remote team, this in-person opportunity to reflect, celebrate, and look ahead was so appreciated!
⭐ Danielle Piskadlo, WMM Executive Director, presented at the sold-out Western Mass Conference for Women on a panel titled Financially Empowered Women: Fierce and Financially Free.
⭐ We marked new beginnings as we welcome fresh perspectives to our Board of Directors and Advisory Group, and expanded our team with a talented new Advancement Team Member.
⭐ We celebrated the graduation of several program cohorts - each woman representing the profound impact of financial knowledge and confidence in action, keeping us centered on our core work.
AND . . . we received exciting funding news that will fuel our mission forward! Stay tuned for the full announcement 🎉
Follow along in the coming days as we share detailed highlights from each of these milestones. The momentum for women`s financial empowerment is strong and growing — we’re so grateful for the community of support for our work!
#WomensFinancialEmpowerment #EconomicJustice #FinancialLiteracy #WomenSupportingWomen
We recently got a $200 donation from a WMM graduate. A single mom of two young children who, a few years ago, was scrounging up change to pay for diapers.
Through her time working with a coach 1:1 in a WMM financial wellness program, she was able to find steady employment and is now in a much better place financially. Although money remains tight, she told me she donated to “pay it forward” because she knows the need is deep right now.
Nearly 70% of WMM participants are mothers and that includes many single moms and also teen moms, all working hard to build more financially secure futures for themselves and their children. When a mother gains confidence in managing her money, the benefits ripple outward — shaping the well-being and opportunities of the next generation.
Together, we can support the women who give so much — and help ensure their children thrive too.
The time is now to honor the women who support, lead, and uplift those around them — the mothers who inspire us every day.
Thank you for being part of this powerful movement. Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms, mother figures, and those who hold them close.
True or False: It’s okay if your budget changes each month.
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True — and in fact, it should. Life isn’t the same every month, so your budget shouldn’t be either. From birthdays and school supplies to unexpected bills or side gig income, your financial picture shifts constantly. Give yourself permission to adjust.
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A flexible budget isn’t a failure; it’s a strategy. Building in room to adapt helps you stay in control instead of feeling like you’re falling behind. Consistency matters, but rigidity can be what breaks your momentum.
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Think of budgeting as a living plan, not a fixed rulebook. If you treat it like a guilt trip, it won’t last. Instead, let it evolve with you, and it’ll keep working for you.
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Work with Women’s Money Matters to build a budget, manage debt, increase your savings, and watch your credit score rise! Our skill-based programs empower women and girls to improve their financial health to create a more secure future for their families and communities.
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Our Unique Online and In-Person Programs Offer:
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One-on-one financial mentoring
Small peer group communities
Continuous program start dates
Graduates become eligible for direct support grants, car awards, and more!
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Ready to transform your financial future? Complete the interest form on our website to join our next program or become a volunteer!
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#financialliteracy #budgeting #budgetflexibility
JPMorganChase is a major funder for Bridge To Prosperity Benefits Cliff Pilot! JPMorganChase announced $14.5 million in philanthropic commitments to support the financial health of low-to moderate-income individuals by advancing innovations in public and workplace benefits. Included is a generous $500,000 grant to Women’s Money Matters to support the Bridge to Prosperity Cliff Effect Pilot, a multi-year initiative developed in collaboration with Springfield WORKS. This pilot is designed to address the pervasive Cliff effect that keeps many families trapped in poverty and prevents economic mobility and prosperity.
With this transformative funding, the Bridge to Prosperity Pilot will empower families receiving public benefits to navigate financial transitions, overcome systemic barriers, and build sustainable independence. This funding demonstrates JPMorganChase`s confidence in WMM organizational integrity and strong collaborative partnerships with Springfield WORKS and the organizations participating in the pilot.
Financial health is the foundation on which strong communities are built, enabling people to manage their financial lives, weather financial shocks, and ultimately build wealth. Through its business and philanthropic efforts, JPMorganChase is helping individuals at every stage of their financial journey. This investment from JPMorganChase is a catalyst for deep, measurable impact in the lives of women and families across Massachusetts. Together, we are advancing a future where financial health is not a privilege, but a possibility for all.
Please take a moment to read more about the pilot and the grant in the press releases from JPMorganChase and Women’s Money Matters on the News page of our website.
@jpmorganchase @springfieldworks
Celebrating Our Incredible Volunteers: The Heart of Women`s Money Matters
We recently gathered online to honor the individuals who make our mission possible. Our Volunteer Appreciation event on April 30th was filled with awards, laughter, and heartfelt thank-yous.
The numbers this year are impressive:
• 14,600 volunteer hours contributed this year (a 20% increase!)
• 274 new volunteers joined our cause (up 42%)
• 2,097 total volunteers to date
• Representing over 30 states and 5 countries worldwide!
Each voluneer coach and presenter plays a vital role in supporting women and girls` financial empowerment through authenitc connection and caring. Whether you`ve been with us for years or just joined recently, your dedication creates lasting impact in countless lives.
From all of us at Women`s Money Matters, THANK YOU for your passion and commitment!
Volunteer Community Appreciation Night is this Wednesday, April 30th!
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Volunteers are the heart of the Women’s Money Matters programs. Our participants know that our coaches and presenters are showing up to support them because they genuinely care -- authentic, consistent connections over the duration of the program make the difference. Our volunteer coaches and presenters are the reason so many women and girls feel empowered to create a more secure future
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In honor of WMM Volunteers, we are hosting a night of laughter and celebration. Join us online April 30th from 6:30 to 8:30PM EST. With awards, laughter, and thank-you`s, this is an opportunity to come together and recognize the work our amazing volunteers do to support women and girls` financial empowerment.
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Thank you WMM Volunteers!
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#volunteerappreicaiton #financialempowerment #vounteersleadtheway
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To learn more and register for this event, visit the link to our website below.
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Are you ready to learn more about the programs at Women`s Money Matters? Info Sessions are a great way to get to know us.
Open to interested participants, volunteers, and program partners, learn about our unique model that offers small peer groups AND a one-on-one mentor for the three-month sessions.
We have four program start dates coming up in May in our Financial Futures program. Work with us to:
⭐ Increase your credit score
⭐ Manage debt
⭐ Create a savings plan
⭐ Build the confidence and skills to improve your financial wellness
You get real-world skills and a new community of support in WMM programs!
Join our Info Session on Monday, April 28th at 6:30 by signing up in the link below.
Considering becoming a Volunteer Coach? These info sessions are a great introduction -- we`d love to see you there!
#finanacialwellness #finacialliteracy #womenehlpingwomen
https://womensmoneymatters.org/upcoming-programs/upcoming-info-sessions/
In times of uncertainty, financial literacy isn’t just important—it’s essential.
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Join us for a powerful midday roundtable to explore the critical role financial wellness can play during periods of change. As we face sweeping policy shifts, the ripple effects are being felt across every community—and especially by those already facing economic instability.
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The full WMM community is invited to attend: coaches and volunteers, participants, partner organizations, supporters, and donors. Let’s come together to listen, learn, and lead—with resilience and resolve.
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Visit our website to learn more and register.
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https://vist.ly/3m2ek4g
When it is time for a car award at Second Chance Cars, Dan Holin likes to gather the “community of goodness” in his office and pause to reflect on a happy moment.
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As our local partner organization, Second Chance Cars, has recently awarded two WMM graduates cars, each with their own pause and happy moment, along with a set of keys to new reliable wheels.
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One of the criteria for car eligibility is the need for transportation for employment, and both of the WMM graduates had recently secured new jobs with significant commutes - yet a car provides so much more than transportation.
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Read more about the car award events at @secondchancecars on our website and also see the video of one WMM graduate as they take the keys to a new road ahead!
#financailliteracy #finanacialliteracyforwomen # #newtomecar
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Women’s Money Matters empowers women and girls to improve their financial health to create a more secure future for their families and communities.
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Our Unique Programs Offer:
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⭐ One-on-one financial mentoring, workshops, and small peer group communities
⭐ Continuous program start dates - join anytime
⭐ Graduates become eligible for direct support grants, car awards, and more!
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Ready to transform your financial future? Complete our interest form on our website to join our next program or become a volunteer!
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