Social Issue Talk: Financial Education as a Building Block for Success

*THE LOCATION OF THIS EVENT HAS CHANGED*

Due to a high volume of interest, this Social Issue Talk will no longer be held at Fiduciary Trust, and will instead be held at the Social Innovation Forum Offices at One Congress Street, Boston MA 02114.

Track Partner: MassMutual Foundation

Speaker: Alayna Van Tassel, Deputy Treasurer, Executive Director of the Office of Economic Empowerment, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

2018 Social Innovator: ACT Lawrence

Join the Social Innovation Forum on March 29, 2018 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm for the Social Issue Talk "Financial Education as a Building Block for Success." Lunch will be provided. Space is limited so please RSVP.

SPEAKER

Alayna Van Tassel, Deputy Treasurer, Executive Director of the Office of Economic Empowerment, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

The Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) is a department within the Office of the Treasurer and Receiver General of Massachusetts tasked with supporting, advocating, and facilitating policies that empower all Massachusetts residents. Their programs serve women, families, high school students, veterans, and seniors. The OEE's priorities include closing the wage gap, increasing access to financial education, improving college affordability, and investing in STEM careers and education.

2018 SOCIAL INNOVATOR

ACT Lawrence

The goal of ACT Lawrence is to educate and empower low- and moderate- income individuals with the skills and knowledge to achieve financial stability and establish a pathway to personal success. ACT Lawrence supports 1,600 people through its seven core programs that provide financial coaching, jobs, benefits referrals, and training.

ABOUT THE MARCH SOCIAL ISSUE TALKS

This March, the Social Innovation Forum (SIF) will hold eight free, educational events across the city as a part of our annual March Social Issue Talk Series where funders and community leaders can hear from leading experts and our 2018 Social Innovators about the latest trends, best practices, and exciting innovations across a variety of fields.