Nonprofit organizations across our region are seeing growing demand for financial literacy and financial stability support, but creating high-quality educational programming internally can be costly and time-intensive. United Midcoast Charities is pleased to help share a collaborative opportunity that allows local organizations to expand services for the people they serve without having to build those programs from scratch.

By leveraging existing expertise and partnerships, programs like this can help nonprofit organizations stretch limited resources further while reaching more people across Knox and Waldo counties.

We know that financial challenges are a reality for many in our community. That’s why we’re excited to share a meaningful opportunity through Bank of America’s Banking Sustainably program — a complimentary financial education resource available to nonprofit organizations, at no cost. Through this program, nonprofit organizations can host in-person financial education seminars led by local banking professionals — designed to meet community members right where they are. Whether the need is building savings, understanding credit, planning for homeownership, or preparing for the future, these sessions offer practical, trustworthy guidance in a welcoming, face-to-face setting.

Here’s more about what the Banking Sustainably program offers:

Financial stability plays a vital role in building strong, resilient communities. Through the Banking Sustainably program, Bank of America offers complimentary in-person financial education seminars designed to support the individuals and families served by local nonprofit organizations.

These interactive seminars are tailored to meet the needs of broad audiences and may include topics such as: Savings & Budgeting, Privacy & Security, Credit & Debt, General Investing, Personal Banking, Taxes & Income, Homeownership, College Planning, Auto Loan Tips, and Life Stage Planning.

Each session is delivered face-to-face by local banking professionals, creating space for meaningful discussion, real-time questions, and practical guidance that participants can apply immediately.

In addition to seminar programming, attendees have access to local banking professionals who can provide follow-up guidance and connect individuals with appropriate financial resources. Depending on availability, participants may be able to open certain types of accounts at the event. This relationship-based support combines local presence with the strength of national resources.

Organizations interested in hosting an in-person financial education seminar for their community are encouraged to contact Emily Courchesne at emily.courchesne@bofa.com or Rose Parsons at Rosaleen.parsons@bofa.com for more information.”