Our Legal Director Melvina Ford was at #ProsperitySummit2024 today discussing state and local strategies for advancing the inclusion of more women and people of color in trades & infrastructure jobs. Prosperity Now

The 2024 Prosperity Summit concluded, bringing together 1,500 policymakers, advocates, and industry experts to explore the future of economic prosperity in America. Read the full press release here: prosperitynow.org/press-release/…

Our President & CEO, @MarisaCalderon, sat down with The Ask Podcast powered by Raben to discuss how Prosperity Now is building economic power through innovation and community-driven solutions. Listen in on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube!🎙️#ProsperityNow #FinancialInclusion

Our President and CEO, Marisa Calderon, joins Jonathan Lawless and Jeremy Potter of Housing Insiders to talk about new approaches to building prosperity. Listen here: youtube.com/watch?v=lLx_7N…

The US economy added 254,00 jobs in September, marking this the 45th consecutive month of job growth. This is the longest sustained increase since record-keeping began in 1915! prosperitynow.org/press-release/…

The #ConsumerPriceIndex shows encouraging signs of inflation easing, with the annual rate falling to 2.4%! While this is the lowest it's been since February 2021, barriers to financial stability persist, particularly in the realm of #homeownership. prosperitynow.org/press-release/…

Join us & @changemachineu & Credytu for our upcoming webinar #TaxTruths on 10/23 to share effective techniques, explore how taxes can lead to broader financial well-being conversations, and enhance your team’s impact. Register here: bit.ly/4dDf8w7

It’s National Financial Planning Month! Celebrate by joining us for our upcoming webinar #TaxTruths on 10/23 to gain actionable strategies to create a more equitable tax system. Register here: bit.ly/4dDf8w7

The latest Monthly New Residential Construction Report, which tracks the number of new residential construction projects, shows a modest pullback in #housing starts, reflecting a warning sign that should be monitored closely. prosperitynow.org/press-release/…

Unable to attend our webinar on #TaxTruths this week? Register anyway so we can share the recording with you via email after the webinar concludes! Register here: bit.ly/4dDf8w7

The latest Monthly New Home Sales Report shows a welcoming acceleration in new home sales! While this is good news, it is also important to note that housing prices continue to rise, making #homeownership increasingly more difficult. prosperitynow.org/press-release/…

Consumer confidence is rising. While this boost does highlight increased optimism regarding business conditions, it is important to note that housing market strains keep families out of the market. prosperitynow.org/press-release/…

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, October marks the 47th consecutive month of job growth, creating over 12,000 nonfarm payroll jobs. Read the full press release here: prosperitynow.org/press-release/…

“At Prosperity Now, we believe that voting is not just a right; it’s also our power to advance economic opportunity and create pathways to prosperity for all." Prosperity Now President & CEO Marisa Calderon urges everyone to exercise their civic duty & #vote today! #ElectionDay

"...As we look to the future, it is essential to develop a comprehensive economic plan that delivers real, tangible benefits for...every American striving to build a better future in today’s economy." - Marisa Calderon, President & CEO prosperitynow.org/press-release/…

In light of Prosperity Now and Change Machine's (Change Machine) most recent webinar "Tax Truths: Boosting Financial Well-being for LMI Communities through Accessible Tax Support," here are a few essential #tax truths. prosperitynow.org/blog/five-tax-…

Congrats to our very own board member, Robin McKinney, for being recognized as one of The Daily Record’s (The Daily Record) Most Admired CEOs! 🙌 We're proud to see her honored for her unwavering commitment to ensuring economic prosperity for all. CASH Campaign of MD #MostAdmiredCEO

TODAY is the day! Join us at 1 PM EST for our "Bridging the Digital Divide: Advancing Equity for Rural Communities" webinar, hosted by Prosperity Now in partnership with T-Mobile, and in collaboration with Change Machine and Credytu. register.gotowebinar.com/register/39490…

Prosperity Now, Blockchain Foundation, Intersect Public Affairs, & WKKF have launched a first-of-its-kind study on how CDFIs and MDIs are preparing for digital assets & #DeFi. #Crypto #CDFI #MDI #DigitalAssets #Web3 prosperitynow.org/news-and-insig…

In her latest op-ed for Open Banker, Marisa Calderon makes the case for smarter, more flexible approaches to homeownership—like co-ownership and ADUs—that reflect how people actually build stability today. #Homeownership #EconomicMobility openbanker.beehiiv.com/p/homeownershi…