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THE LAUNCH

THE LAUNCH. Six respected community organizations. Each with deep experience in helping residents reach financial goals and move to the next level. Committed to leveraging resources for high impact.

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THE LAUNCH

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  1. THE LAUNCH

  2. Six respected community organizations Each with deep experience in helping residents reach financial goals and move to the next level Committed to leveraging resources for high impact A bold new vision for breaking residents out of the trap of chronic poverty and building economic security

  3. The Partners

  4. To integrate, in one central and supportive location, resources to address the community’s needs in… Money Management Education Employment Housing …while nurturing social networks to provide the “glue” for each individual’s journey toward economic security.

  5. The Services Financial Education and Services Housing and Income Stabilization One-on-One Goals Coaching Asset Development Skill Development and Employment

  6. Future CONNECT Headquarters, 4 Gerrish Ave Chelsea Clients find a welcoming environment where they feel safe to make changes and that fosters growth and aspirations.

  7. Floorplan, 4 GerrishAve, Chelsea

  8. Financial coaches and peer support groups (Success Teams) help individuals identify and navigate the road to success, allowing clients to cultivate a robust social capital network.

  9. Claudia Cifuentes First came to CND for tax preparation Enrolled in financial workshops and matched savings program Purchased CND built Box Works Homes condo Just passed her citizenship exam! Meeting her neighbors through NeighborCircles and social events

  10. PhalPav Five year rental assistance client with MBHP Returned to school Found a new job Plans to utilize CONNECT for her next dream: homeownership Believes Success Teams and peer support is critical “You know what, if they can do it, I can too.”

  11. Rene Brimage Struggled with unemployment and homelessness With stable housing, enrolled in CND Financial workshops Learned to budget, and opened savings account Ready for the next big step: going back to college Excited about CONNECT because “as a person begins to transition in their life, there will be other programs there – for each step of their life that they’ve accomplished.”  

  12. FlorindaLux Taught adult literacy in her native country, Guatemala Enrolled in Centro Latino English class Plans to pursue computer literacy and job training courses at CONNECT English will help her find a new job, but she’s especially excited about being able to help her children with their homework

  13. Similar “bundled” service programs across the country are finding that clients who receive the services in coordination achieve financial goals three to four times more often than their peers.

  14. CONNECT’s Long Term Goals for Clients Economic security and resilience Intergenerational commitment to education Social networks that support achievement of career and financial goals

  15. Thank You to CONNECT’s Earliest Supporters

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