Prosperityme

10/20/2026

You have questions, and we have answers: What if my polling place doesn't have a record of my registration? What if the polls close while I'm waiting in line? How can I track my absentee ballot online? Join us on October 21 for a breakdown of voting in Maine.

Register at ACLUMaine.org/Events

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

Motivation Tuesday

Success is built one step at a time. Whether you're working toward a savings goal, building new skills, or creating a more secure future for your family, every step forward matters.

At ProsperityME, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue their goals and build a stronger financial future. And sure, progress takes patience, perseverance, and a little support along the way.

So, keep going! Your goals are worth the effort!

10/16/2026

Build your financial confidence with ProsperityME!

Join us for our FREE five-session Basic Money Management course! Whether you're working toward a savings goal, learning to budget, or planning for the future, this course will help you build practical financial skills.

📚 What we'll cover:

✅ Goal setting and budgeting
✅ Banking basics
✅ Understanding and managing credit

📅 Mondays, November 2 – December 7, 2026
🗓️ November 2, 9, 16, 30 & December 7
⏰ Two hours per session
💻 Online via Zoom
🗣️ Instruction in English

There will be no class during Thanksgiving week.

👉 Register online: Visit the link in our bio and select Financial Education. https://prosperityme.org/events/category/class-schedule/
Our instructors will send additional information to registered participants before the first class.

🏡 Thinking about buying your first home? Our course is approved to support prospective homebuyers who qualify for MaineHousing's FirstGen program.

Invest in your future, one step at a time!

10/15/2026

At ProsperityME’s 18th Annual Community Block Party, we were honored to recognize four outstanding awardees whose leadership, dedication, and service have made a meaningful difference in our organization and communities across Maine.

Outstanding Community Partner: Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP)
ILAP provides critical legal services to immigrants and refugees, helping individuals and families navigate the U.S. immigration system and protect their rights. We are grateful for their partnership and their commitment to supporting our communities.

Commitment to Service: Shima Kabirigi
Through her leadership at Maine Initiatives, Shima has helped strengthen connections among community organizations, bring partners together, and expand collective efforts to meet the needs of Maine’s immigrant community.

Volunteer of the Year: Rebecca (Becky) Winslow
As a dedicated member and leader of the ProsperityME Board of Directors, Becky has contributed her expertise, leadership, and commitment to advancing our mission and strengthening our organization.

10 Years of Service: Sharon Brobst
For a decade, Sharon has shared her financial expertise with ProsperityME, supporting our financial stewardship and helping expand opportunities for financial empowerment and homeownership throughout Maine.

Each of these awardees represents the power of commitment, collaboration, and service. Their contributions remind us that meaningful community change happens when people bring their knowledge, resources, and passion together to create opportunities for others.

Please join us in congratulating Becky, ILAP, Sharon, and Shima! Thank you for all you do to make Maine a stronger, more inclusive community!

10/15/2026

Struggling to save money? Start small!

Saving money can feel overwhelming, especially when you're balancing everyday expenses. But building better saving habits doesn't have to happen all at once!

Here are 3 practical tips to help you get started:

✅ Track your spending. Understand where your money goes and identify opportunities to save.

✅ Start small and stay consistent. Even saving $10 a day can help you build a routine and gain momentum.

✅ Try the 50/30/20 rule. As a starting point, consider allocating 50% of your income to needs, 30% to wants, and 20% to savings or debt repayment. Adjust the percentages to fit your situation.

Remember, every step counts. You don't have to save a lot to get started—you just have to start where you are. 💚

Want help building your financial confidence? Connect with a ProsperityME financial specialist!

🌐 Learn more at www.prosperityme.org

10/09/2026

10/05/2026

Our mission is clear: empower new Mainers to build financial stability, successful careers, thriving businesses, and lasting wealth.
In the second quarter of 2026, ProsperityME:

✨ Assisted 146 families through Housing Services
✨ Supported 247 people through Peer Workforce appointments and walk-ins with employment, benefits, résumé and job-search assistance
✨ Provided financial education to 45 people through money management and wealth-building courses
✨ Approved 7 new IDA savers and awarded 20 Prosper Scholarships

These numbers represent people working toward their goals, finding stability, advancing their careers, building businesses, pursuing education, and creating a stronger financial future.

10/04/2026

October arrives in Maine with unmistakable signs of change. The mornings are colder, the evenings grow darker, and the leaves begin their brilliant transformation. I have always loved Maine’s four seasons, although I admit that I remain partial to summer. I was born and raised in the Democratic Re...