Overview
The Financial Wellness at Work Program embeds trained United Way coordinators in the workplace to meet individually with employees to provide confidential coaching, year-long workshops, and access to resources to enable employees to make informed money decisions and take better control of their finances.
In collaboration with area businesses, the program offers:
Investing in Women
Women United is committed to women's economic mobility, a key focus area of United Way of Greater New Bedford's impact agenda. Financial Futures, a comprehensive financial literacy program for women, provides 1:1 coaching, a women-centric curriculum, and a supportive group approach to learning and personal growth.
Investing in Women
Women United uses its collective power to elevate and strengthen women through education, action, and philanthropy. We are committed to women's financial security, a key impact area of United Way of Greater New Bedford. By investing in financial education for women, we are increasing financial stability and economic self-sufficiency through increased knowledge, skills and confidence around money management.
Starlene is a Owner and Founder of Alves Law Group, PC and has over a decade of legal experience. Prior to joining the firm, Starlene was a solo practitioner servicing the SouthCoast area with a primary focus in estate planning, personal injury and entertainment law. She especially has a passion working with emerging talent.
Each day, we create new possibilities for our neighbors throughout Greater New Bedford. Our programs and partnerships cannot function without a team of dedicated, talented professionals. We need YOU to consider joining our team so that we can keep doing what we're doing!
United Way of Greater New Bedford is currently searching to fill the following positions:
New Bedford Community Connections Coalition (NBCCC) works to prevent child abuse and neglect, strengthen families, and build healthier communities. NBCCC takes on a leadership role within the City of New Bedford and supports the work of “Patch,” which utilizes a neighborhood-based welfare practice model for families within two identified areas of New Bedford. Since 1996, United Way of Greater New Bedford has served as the fiscal partner and home of NBCCC.
