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Credit-building initiative completes first year, makes public push

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

Katie Liesener June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 City of Boston, Credit Building, Event, Financial Empowerment, Financial Literacy Read more

Report: Credit-building program gives young people a leg up

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

Katie Liesener June 14, 2019July 30, 2019 City of Boston, Credit Building, Event, Financial Empowerment, Financial Literacy, Youth Read more

New Casino to Boston’s Workforce Community: Help Wanted to Fill 4,000+ Jobs

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

Katie Liesener December 18, 2018December 24, 2018 City of Boston, Employment, Event, Financial Empowerment Read more

What’s New at the Office of Financial Empowerment

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)

Constance Martin October 21, 2017October 23, 2017 City of Boston, Event, Financial Empowerment, Financial Literacy Read more

Come to our free Job Fair on November 16!

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

Constance Martin November 9, 2016November 9, 2016 City of Boston, Employment, Event, Financial Empowerment, Workforce Development Read more

You’re Invited to Boston Labor Market Report Panel on June 20!

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

Constance Martin June 15, 2016June 17, 2016 City of Boston, Event, Financial Empowerment Read more

Recent Posts

  • Boston launches Covid-relief Financial Navigator program!

    Boston launches Covid-relief Financial Navigator program!

  • Welcome to the new Senior Program Manager, Boston Saves!

    Welcome to the new Senior Program Manager, Boston Saves!

  • Remote Free Tax Help Is Now Available!

    Remote Free Tax Help Is Now Available!

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