Financial Stability Center Launch Photos

Tuesday, in the belly of what was once a Union Street Bank, United Way and Serving People in Need (SPIN) launched an innovative center to move people beyond safety nets into permanent financial stabiliy and economic empowerment.  Located at 270 Union St in Lynn, The United Way Financial Stability Center, powered by SPIN aims to help families climb out of poverty through an integrated plan of Financial Education, Credit Counseling, Basic Banking, Free Tax Preparation/ EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit), Computer and job-related skills (ESOL, ABE, GED), Financial Aid Application Assistance, Matched Savings, Housing Services Referral, Homebuyer Education, Foreclosure Assistance, childcare and Case Management with cross-trained staff. Learn more here.

Photos from the Launch

Coverage of the launch

Boston Business Journal: United Way Backs Financial Center in Lynn

Boston.com: United Way, SPIN open family center in Lynn

Lynn Item: Lynn to Land $1M to battle poverty

Lynn Item: United Way gives Lynn $1M in aid