As United Way continues to work towards advancing the common good by creating opportunities for a better life through our focus on income (one of our three identified building blocks for a good life), help for individuals and families in our region to increase financial stability takes on new life with the expansion of Smart About Money (SAM) budget coaching program to SAM 3.0!
Submitted by Amy Townsley on February 22, 2012 - 2:31pm
I feel very fortunate to have been a part of the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Lifeline (N2N) investment process since its inception in 2009. Our partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven over the last three years has helped raise awareness and funds to address emergency housing and hunger needs in Greater New Haven.
Tax season doesn't typically conjure happy thoughts. But if you are a lower-income family (a household earning less than $50,000 annually), tax time can mean receiving a significant boost to your income by capturing tax credits earned through work.
All families deserve the opportunity to live in affordable, safe housing and earn a living that supports their family. Economic security leads to stronger families, healthier children and fewer long-term negative impacts on communities.
United Way of Greater New Haven is dedicated to increasing the number of financially stable working families and individuals in our region. In particular, we support employability and employment services for individuals who face the challenges of homelessness, mental illness, language barriers, or substance abuse.
