Mayor Kim Janey and the Mayor’s Office of Financial Empowerment invite you to join us at 2 pm on May 19, 2021 for a comprehensive look at work being done to ensure Boston’s equitable recovery in the wake of the
Economic Justice and Wealth Building
Credit-building initiative completes first year, makes public push
For many Boston residents, “credit” can be a scary word. A reminder of money mistakes. A score to avoid. A part of an inscrutable financial system. Roxbury resident Cynthia Jones had gotten to the point of dreading her mail. “When
Report: Credit-building program gives young people a leg up
When it comes to teaching young people about credit, Alicia Sasser Modestino jokes that adults are about as wary of the topic as they are of sex ed: “Adults are afraid if they teach kids about it, they’ll want to
New Casino to Boston’s Workforce Community: Help Wanted to Fill 4,000+ Jobs
In June 2019, the luxury resort and casino Encore Boston Harbor is scheduled to open in Everett, MA, with more than 650 rooms, multiple restaurants, a harborwalk, spa, and even boat docks. The challenge for Jennie Peterson, the resort’s director
What’s New at the Office of Financial Empowerment
October is an exciting month for the Mayor’s Office of Financial Empowerment! In addition to our usual work this time of year getting ready for our VITA tax programs, we are preparing to host the Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE)
Come to our free Job Fair on November 16!
Looking for a new job or to learn about resources such as the free financial coaching offered by the Roxbury Center for Financial Empowerment? The RCFE will be hosting a free Employment and Resource fair on November 16 from 10
You’re Invited to Boston Labor Market Report Panel on June 20!
Local experts will gather to discuss workforce and education development strategies and findings of recent BRA Labor Market Report. Mayor Walsh’s Office of Workforce Development (OWD) will partner with United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley to host a