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WSHU’s The Full Story: Good with Money – Developing Financial Literacy

Managing money well takes training.  There are so many financial decisions to make – rent, mortgages, student loans and saving for that rainy day. There’s a lot to know.  But where can people go to develop sound financial skills? This week on The Full Story we’re exploring local programs and online resources that educate people …

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Open Doors FOC celebrates first Savings Match Program graduates

The first graduates of the Savings Match Program at Open Doors’ Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) celebrated their successes on Friday, July 22. Each client works with FOC financial coach Eddy Agyeman to create a plan with their budget to save at least $400 over six months.  Open Doors initially planned to match each dollar saved, …

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Open Doors Presents at LISC CT Financial Opportunity Center open house

On May 17th, 2022, LISC was joined by over 70 community partners at the Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) Network 2nd Annual Virtual Open House. LISC presenters included Michele Conderino, Executive Director and Eddy Agyeman, Financial Coach & Digital Literacy from Open Doors. Michele Conderino, Executive Director at Open Doors, highlighted the impact of the pandemic on …

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