Join a Financial Futures Cohort

Join a Financial Futures Cohort

Ready to increase your economic self-sufficiency and focus on your financial goals?

Financial Futures, a 12-week comprehensive program for women teaches core money-management skills through an interactive and hands-on curriculum. Participants are paired with a 1:1 volunteer coach offering individualized support and encouragement to address your unique goals and challenges.

Program Participants will: 

  • See results, like higher credit scores, decreased debts, and new/more savings. 
  • Connect to relief organizations and preferred loans.
  • Gain access to additional resources including Women's Money Matters financial-oriented programs. 
  • Meet other women and build a support community. 
  • Increase confidence and reduce financial anxiety. 

Program Details & Requirements: 

  • A series of 12 weekly workshops. See the upcoming cohort schedule here. 
  • Workshops run from 6:30 to approximately 8:00 pm (On-site childcare is available on workshop evenings). 
  • Participants are expected to attend each week and work with their volunteer coach on personal goals. 

Participant & Coach Partnership:

  • Matches are based on your application and introduction meeting with the program leader. 
  • Coach and participant attend workshops together each week. 
  • Coach and participant meet 1:1 between workshops to work on the participant's personal financial goals. 

What to Expect from the Workshops:

  • Participants are encouraged to share ideas and experiences for community-based learning.
  • Interactive exercises are conducted in both small groups and 1:1 breakouts. 
  • Presenters from financial institutions and backgrounds address questions from the group. 

Upcoming Programs

Our Fall cohort is now full. Please Click here to be notified about future cohorts.

Financial Futures

Financial Futures is an initiative of Women United. Click here to learn more about Women United. 

Interested in a virtual cohort?

Click below to learn more about virtual options through Women's Money Matters. 

Financial Futures Virtual Cohort

Contact

Paula Montgomery, Women United Director, at pmontgomery@unitedwayofgnb.org or 508-994-9625 ext 213.