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Save Up Summer is an incentivized savings program for Franklin County residents. Participants make a monthly savings goal, receive one-on-one financial counseling, and attend group workshops.
Upon completion of the program and after meeting their savings goal, participants receive $400 deposited into a savings account. Save Up Summer runs July-October with a cohort of 10 participants.
The program helps participants build strong savings habits and offers individualized support and education to improve financial well-being.
Eligibility:
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Must be 18+
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Live in Franklin County
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Income under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (see chart below)
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Have an existing bank account
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Ability to attend all 3 evening workshops
Individual financial counseling sessions in July and September
Group workshops on Tuesdays,
8/2, 8/9, and 8/16 5:30-7:30 PM
Limited to 10 participants
Application will go live on Friday, June 17th. Due to a limited number of slots, we enroll eligible participants on a first come first serve basis.
ALL SLOTS ARE FULL FOR 2022!
Check back here next May to get involved for 2023
What does financial counseling look like?
After an initial phone consultation, we will meet with you to talk about your goals for your financial wellbeing. Sessions usually last an hour and a half and might involve learning about student loan repayment, talking through through next steps, pulling a credit report, building a budget, or simply getting support and accountability as you tackle whatever financial problems you face.
What does financial counseling not look like?
Money Matters staff are neither financial advisors (telling you how to invest your money) or financial therapists (digging into your life story and supporting day to day emotional regulation). We also can't offer you direct financial assistance to pay back rent or utilities. If you're looking for these resources, check out look4help.org
Call us at 413-376-1179 for more information
Program Eligibility
Live in Hampshire County, Franklin County or the North Quabbin region
Income must be within limits for your household size:
Household Members | Monthly Income | Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
1 | $2,265 | $27,180 |
2 | $3,052 | $36,620 |
3 | $3,838 | $46,060 |
4 | $4,625 | $55,500 |
Interested in financial counseling?
Complete the form below to request an appointment!
NOTE: We are not taking on new financial counseling clients December through April while we run the VITA Free Tax Assistance program. By filling out this form you put yourself on our waitlist for an appointment in May.
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