Amendment #1008 to H4000

Enhancement and Expansion of a Financial Literacy Coaching Program to Low-Income Women in the Greater Lowell Area

Representatives Golden of Lowell, Arciero of Westford, Atkins of Concord and Nangle of Lowell move to amend the bill in section 2, in item 4800-0038, by adding the following:

“provided further, that $50,000 shall be expended for the enhancement and expansion of a non-profit financial literacy coaching program, Budget Buddies, which helps low-income women in the Greater Lowell Area achieve financial self-sufficiency through the organization’s strategic partnerships with local social-service agencies and financial institutions, said money would support a critical transition from a primarily volunteer-led organization to a sustainable, professionally-staffed group, as well as facilitate further program evaluation.”