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The Atlantic FCU Foundation awards ProsperityME a $10,000 grant.
The Atlantic FCU Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to ProsperityME, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering refugee and immigrant communities in Maine. This partnership underscores the Foundation’s commitment to enhancing financial literacy within diverse communities.
ProsperityME specializes in providing financial education and counseling to help refugee and immigrant families build financial stability, successful careers, and thriving businesses, thereby improving their overall quality of life.
“The Atlantic FCU Foundation strongly believes that financial education is crucial for building strong communities,” said Chris McGorrill, President of the Atlantic FCU Foundation Board. “We see ProsperityME as a key partner to help New Mainers gain confidence, independence, and ultimately lead to an improved quality of life by providing the tools for economic mobility.”
“For 17 years ProsperityME has provided financial education and counseling, small business support, workforce development programs, housing support services, and higher education opportunities to help more than 10,000 immigrants thrive in our communities, and this couldn’t have happened without support from many donors including Atlantic FCU Foundation,” said Claude Rwaganje, ProsperityME Founder and Executive Director.
The $10,000 grant will be used to provide essential financial education classes for immigrants who are playing a vital role in filling critical gaps in the state’s workforce. These classes aim to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage their finances effectively, setting a solid foundation for future success and integration into the local economy.