Women's Money Matters

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Join us as a volunteer coach to support women and girls in our program reach their financial goals! Hear from those who have already made a difference: 🟢 "I am inspired by the women who want to further their financial goals. My mentee and I built a connection based on shared experience, honesty, and trust to be there for each other. We made a commitment to each other to support one another.” 🟢 "I was on the journey with my mentee step by step. I really enjoyed getting to know her as a person and her personal and financial goals. It was a very fulfilling experience knowing we were on the journey together and helped her get to her goal of making a budget. My greatest success was building a bond with someone I would have never met. I think we will be friends for a long time.” 🟢 "My favorite moment in the program is when my mentee has her 'I can do this' moment. It usually comes after we’ve set a goal, mapped out the steps to get there, and she’s made progress on a few of the steps. The goal no longer looks as intimidating as when we started, and she now feels confident that it’s achievable. That first moment of confidence in herself is such a special moment to witness and it’s the best feeling to know I helped her get there.” Sign up today and make an impact by supporting another on her financial journey! Visit: https://lnkd.in/emB5b-sh

Thank you to Representative Christine Barber for her support in securing funding for financial wellness workshops for women and girls living on low incomes. As Co-Chair of the Women’s Caucus Task Force, she emphasizes collaboration and innovation. Thanks to your dedication, a $100,000 allocation in the state budget will enable Women’s Money Matters to expand services and address the needs of those on our waitlist. This essential funding will significantly enhance our ability to provide impactful financial health workshops, personalized 1:1 coaching, and robust support for the WMM community, empowering even more women and girls living on low incomes.

Join us in welcoming Imran Malek - Women's Money Matters newest member to our Board of Directors! 🎉 As a Mergers and Acquisitions attorney at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in Boston, Imran specializes in large corporate transactions within the biotech and technology sectors. Beyond his corporate work, Imran is passionate about giving back, serving as a pro bono attorney for small businesses and non-profits. Prior to his legal career, he was a software engineer and product manager at several Boston startups. Welcome aboard, Imran! 💼🌟 #NewBoardMember #WomensMoneyMatters #FinancialEmpowerment #CommunitySupport

Last night, Women’s Money Matters attended The Philanthropy Connection social! It was an inspiring event, connecting us with partners and strengthening our mission to empower women. We're grateful to TPC for their recent funding support. Did you know local Massachusetts giving to nonprofits serving women and girls is only 2.16% of all philanthropic giving (WFBoston Index, 2022)? This statistic underscores our commitment to expanding our impact in collaboration with our partners.

Women's Money Matters is celebrating with the latest Financial Futures Collective cohort graduates! 🎉 Support from partners like Bethany Hill Place and our volunteers make programming not only possible but powerful. Some of what the graduates' had to say: 💡 "My greatest success was starting to build my credit, which went from zero to 600 points in just 1 month thanks to the knowledge I gained in the program." 💡 "I managed to pay the minimum on all my monthly expenses." 💡 "I gained invaluable knowledge about finances and was able to start building my credit." Congratulations graduates! #FinancialFutures #GraduationCelebration #PartnerSupport

Thank you to Santander for all your contributions to Women’s Money Matters. Santander ongoing support helps ensure we can run more programs to support women and girls living on low incomes on their financial journey.. AND... Santander is one of our top sources of volunteer coaches and presenters - the lifeline of our work - contributing 72 volunteers all-time and 19 in our recent FY24. We are so grateful for this partnership and excited for the future! #WomensMoneyMatters #ThankYou #Partnership #Support #Gratitude

🌟 One of Women's Money Matters' dedicated graduates and passionate advocates was recently featured in the Boston Globe Media! She shared her insights on our upcoming collaborative initiative, the Bridge to Prosperity program, a pilot initiative by Springfield Works, thanks to our funder The Boston Foundation. The Bridge to Prosperity program tackles the "Cliff Effect," where increased income can lead to the loss of public assistance like food, childcare, and housing support, often leaving families worse off despite earning more. This issue discourages families from accepting raises or promotions, impacting their financial stability. The program supports working women and families with cash bridge payments and 1:1 coaching, plus a potential savings bonus for achieving long-term goals. In her story, balancing multiple jobs while striving for a better future for herself and her son, Ariela exemplifies the determination and resilience we aim to support through the Cliffs Program. Together, we're committed to creating pathways to prosperity and financial empowerment for women and girls with low-incomes. 💪 Read more about our Bridge to Prosperity Program here: https://loom.ly/-DZiGlc Read the full Boston Globe article here: https://loom.ly/dJMjq2g #FinancialEmpowerment #CommunitySupport #BostonFoundation #CliffsProgram

What if you could elevate not only your wealth but also the well-being of others? Our latest Wealth Beyond Riches podcast dives into the transformative power of financial empowerment for women. Abbey Henderson speaks with Danielle Piskadlo from Women's Money Matters about breaking down systemic barriers and fostering a community where women feel supported and in control of their financial future. Tune in to learn about effective approaches to financial literacy, inspiring success stories, and actionable steps for giving back. Watch the latest episode here → https://lnkd.in/e5rbKR6b #WealthBeyondRiches #FinancialFreedom #Wo

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved Kathy Brough earlier this week. Kathy was a founding mother of Budget Buddies, now Women’s Money Matters, dedicating herself to empowering women on low incomes through financial education and support. Her legacy of compassion and advocacy will forever inspire us. Kathy’s vision and leadership have shaped our mission. Her impact as a mentor and advocate for women’s empowerment is immeasurable. We are grateful to have known her and honored to continue her work. In honor of Kathy, we are proud to name our emergency fund the Kathy Brough EmpowHERment Fund. An issue close to Kathy's heart, this fund provides emergency assistance to women and girls in Women’s Money Matters programs who need of critical support due to an unexpected expense or sudden loss of income. If you wish to contribute, please visit https://lnkd.in/eUK6d3bW On behalf of all of the Women’s Money Matters community we extend our condolences and support to Kathy’s family and loved ones. Thousands of women and girls have, and will continue to, benefit as a result of her passion and dedication.

🌟 Women’s Money Matters is seeking volunteers for our upcoming in-person programs in Somerville and Dorchester, MA. You don’t have to be a financial expert! Virtual Orientation Session: Learn how YOU can empower women in your community by becoming a Volunteer Coach or Presenter. 📅 Date: July 17, 2024 🕒 Time: 2:00 - 2:45 PM 📍 Location: Virtual on Zoom qrco.de/bfE2BW As a Volunteer Coach, you'll: - Guide participants through our financial wellness program - Help build their confidence to succeed personally and financially As a Presenter, you'll: - Lead workshops and share valuable knowledge - Inspire and educate women on their financial journey 📧 Register now at womensmoneymatters.org Questions? Email us at [email protected] #WomensMoneyMatters #VolunteerCoach #Presenter #FinancialEmpowerment #JoinOurMission #FinancialWellness