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
OFE’s new Bridge to Digital Literacy
The Office of Financial Empowerment is excited to launch a Bridge to Digital Literacy program this week. Previously, we offered a Bridge to Culinary program which prepared Boston residents for jobs in hospitality – individuals spent a month with us
New checking account designed to meet needs of unbanked and underbanked residents
In March, Bank On Boston partnered with USALLIANCE Financial to establish a checking account specifically designed to meet the needs of Boston’s unbanked and underbanked residents. The account, Dora Everyday Checking, meets all 15 Bank On national account standards for safety and affordability. Among
Remote Free Tax Help Is Now Available!
The Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC) now has virtual options for you to complete your taxes. Tax filing deadlines are July 15, 2020, for both Federal and State returns: this includes individuals who are filing a 2019 return or anticipate
10 Things You Should Know About Financial Coaching at the Roxbury Center
What is it? Financial coaching is one-on-one individualized support to help you: Navigate a financial crisis Create a budget Build your credit score Deal with creditors, including collection debt Find a new job Get your taxes done for free Save
Updated information on federal stimulus payments
The federal government has approved emergency stimulus payments to help Americans through the COVID-19 crisis. The Mayor’s Office of Financial Empowerment and its Boston Tax Help Coalition want you to receive the most up to date and correct information on
Financial resources during COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis is creating financial hardship for many residents, whether from lost income, mounting debts, or a lack of emergency cash. However, the government and banks are working to create options to help you stay afloat. Learn more about
Santander Bank Supports Mayor Walsh’s Boston Office of Financial Empowerment with a $300,000 Grant
Santander Bank recently awarded a $300,000 grant to the Mayor’s Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) to support the Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC). This funding is supporting our tax program by paying for tax trainers and site coordinators, credit building
Try OFE’s new Retirement Planning Workshop!
OFE’s Asset Building Specialist has researched and designed a Retirement Planning pathway for Boston residents that can be accessed through workshops, an email information series, and brochures highlighting Retirement planning options. Many recent studies show that most Americans are not
Special Thanks to SunTrust Foundation!
SunTrust Foundation Awards $50,000 Grant to Help Expand the Financial Check-Up OFE is thrilled to announce a generous grant of $50,000 from the SunTrust Foundation to support the Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC). This funding will help expand the Financial