Financial literacy workshops for renters
Resident proposes workshops for renters on budgeting, leases, late fees and building credit, partnering with housing nonprofits, to prevent eviction and financial instability.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Offer financial literacy workshops focused on renters: how to budget for rent, track expenses, understand leases, deal with late fees, and build credit through rent payments. Partner with housing nonprofits and youth housing programs
Who it helps and why
Renters in Boston—especially youth, single parents, and immigrants—often don’t get clear financial education related to housing. This project prevents eviction and financial instability by teaching real-world skills in the communities most at risk. It bridges the economic and racial gaps in housing security and credit building.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 21, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Education, Youth & Families
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
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