Gail credits NVME for inspiring her to build her professional image and skills, increasing her self-esteem, and making her “aware of the importance of a budget and planning for the future.” Gail also thanks NVME for their support and helping her to realize she is “capable of persevering and seeing it pay off.”
Eqleema set a goal to save $1,000 in an FDA in 13 months to purchase a car. She met this goal by depositing $77 each month from her earnings at the Senator Inn. Eqleema says, “Once I set that goal, I put that first every paycheck.”
“When it started raining inside my house, my matched savings helped replace the roof. It kept me warm and dry,” she illustrates.
“With the right motivation and tools, there is nothing that can’t be accomplished. What you learn in New Ventures Maine’s classes will help you reach your goals.”
Understanding Federal and State Financial Aid opportunities can make paying for college a lot more affordable than you think. This session will focus on a variety of aid and how to plan your college aid spending to gain an advantage, and plan for your future graduation – one that has no surprises. We will explore alternative aid – matched education savings plans, scholarships, and more. A UMA Money Wise workshop …
“I was able to see that not all was lost. There are many resources and opportunities out there for people in my boat to help pull you out of the hole. I learned there are things that I myself could do to help repair my credit and pay off my debt. With a little education and direction, I now have a real understanding of how My Money Works!”
A New Path Forward Clay Theberge came to New Ventures Maine after the dissolution of a family business. Moving forward, she needed to devise a plan that would allow her to raise her family. Clay decided to return to school to earn a nursing degree. Healthcare always interested her, and the field had positive job outlooks. While she was in school she waitressed to support her family. “While I was …
“As you can imagine, being a single mother, taking college courses and working part-time, the amount of funds I have to work with each month is very limited,” explains Santa. “I live paycheck to paycheck and never have much room for an emergency. With my Rainy Day Savings Account, my car repairs did not feel like emergencies.”
Venturing Forth the Foundation In 2013, I took New Ventures Maine’s Venturing Forth taught by Gigi Guyton. This course laid the foundation for what has become Bourassa Dance – my flamenco arts company based in Portland, ME and now my full-time work. After completing the course, I opened a flamenco arts studio in Portland called Bourassa Dance Studio where I teach flamenco dance classes and organize events, performances, and guest …
This workshop covers how to: Choose a vehicle that is right for you Consider costs in addition to the purchase price – fees, insurance, registration, etc. Learn about loans and financing options Completion of this workshop fulfills the vehicle purchase training requirement for the Family Development Account.