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Our Survivor Advisory Committee just wrapped up their 2-year term—and WOW, did they leave a legacy 💜✊️ Swipe through to see what these powerhouse advocates accomplished!

💜 Volunteer Opportunity: Financial Mentors Needed! 💜 Are you a finance professional looking for a meaningful way to give back? FinAbility is seeking volunteer Financial Mentors to provide free, trauma-informed 1:1 mentoring to survivors of domestic violence. 🌟 Why Mentor? As a volunteer, you’ll empower survivors to regain financial stability, break free from abuse, and build a brighter future. 🌟 About the Program: 🔹 Help survivors assess their finances, build credit, budget, and set financial goals 🔹 Sessions are virtual, flexible, and based on mentor/mentee availability 🔹 1-year commitment, 3–5 hrs/month 🔹 Training provided in trauma-informed, empowerment-based support 📩 Ready to make an impact? Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gkM2PmaY #VolunteerOpportunity #FinancialMentor #DomesticViolenceAwareness #FinancialEmpowerment #MentorshipMatters #FinAbility

Proud to Support Financial Empowerment I’m incredibly proud that WaFd Bank is granting FinAbility, a nonprofit dedicated to financially empowering survivors of domestic abuse. Financial security is a critical step toward independence, and FinAbility provides the resources and support survivors need to rebuild their lives. It’s an honor to be part of an organization that actively invests in making a difference. I look forward to working with FinAbility and supporting their mission to create financial freedom for those who need it most. #WaFdBank #FinAbility #FinancialEmpowerment #CommunityImpact #SupportingSurvivors

Thank you for the shoutout ninety-nine girlfriends! We are very grateful to call you a partner.

You're invited to FinAbility's Winter Mingle! Join us on December 3rd at Freeland Spirits' tasting room to connect and celebrate with fellow Friends of FinAbility at this special gathering. Whether you're a volunteer, advisor, board member, staff member, partner organization, or simply interested in FinAbility's mission of financially empowering survivors of domestic abuse, we’d love to see you there! 🍹 Enjoy a specially curated cocktail menu (non-alcoholic options available) 🍴 Treat yourself to delicious bites 📝 Engage with table games and activity sheets that raise awareness of domestic and financial abuse RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gSrxa3uY

🌟 Join FinAbility as a Volunteer Financial Mentor and Empower Survivors of Domestic Violence Thrive! 🌟 FinAbility is looking for passionate, compassionate individuals to join our 1:1 Financial Mentoring Program. As part of this virtual program, you'll provide tools, knowledge, and support to help survivors build financial stability and regain their independence. Why Volunteer as a Financial Mentor? 💼 Empower survivors to take control of their finances 💡 Build connections while teaching critical financial skills 🌍 Make a lasting impact from anywhere—sessions are virtual! What You'll Do: ✔️ Lead 1:1 sessions on budgeting, credit building, and more ✔️ Use an empowerment-based, trauma-informed approach ✔️ Dedicate 3-5 hours/month supporting survivors and collaborating with fellow mentors What We Provide: 🔑 Comprehensive training in financial mentoring and domestic violence dynamics 📚 Ongoing support and learning opportunities ✨ The chance to truly change lives Requirements: ✅ Financial knowledge in budgeting, credit, and debt management ✅ Willingness to commit at least 1 year ✅ Passion for helping others Ready to make a difference? Start your application today: https://lnkd.in/gujuc5z4 Together, we can empower survivors to break free from the cycle of abuse and thrive. ❤️

🌹 We were honored to be featured on Hello Rose City yesterday! 📽️ During the segment, our Executive Director, Stacy Kimie Sawin, highlighted the vital role of financial empowerment in supporting survivors of domestic abuse. She also shared insights into our six programs that help survivors build financial autonomy—along with an exciting look at our new Savings Matching Program, launching in 2025! A big thank you to OnPoint Community Credit Union and KGW-TV for helping us raise awareness about our mission to empower survivors. Together, we're making strides toward financial autonomy and lasting change. 💜 https://lnkd.in/g23bgFj4

We’re truly honored to share that FinAbility has been selected as the recipient of OnPoint Community Credit Union's 2024 Financial Education Innovation Award. This $100,000 award supports creative approaches to financial education, and we’re deeply grateful to be recognized in this way. These funds will help us reach more survivors with the resources and support needed to build financial security and autonomy. From our Financial Toolkit and Virtual Classes to our Survivor Committee Webinars and upcoming Savings Match Program, every step we take is guided by the goal of empowering survivors to take control of their financial futures. Thank you, OnPoint, for believing in this mission and for helping us continue this important work. We’re excited to keep you all updated as we put this award to work for our community. 💙 #FinancialEmpowerment #InnovationAward #FinAbility #SurvivorSupport #OnPointCU

We are beyond honored to be a receipent of ninety-nine girlfriends’ 2024 Impact Award recipients alongside ELSO Inc., WORKING THEORY FARM LLC, and Path Home! Receiving one of four $65k Impact Awards means more than funding—it’s a powerful affirmation of our mission to financially empower survivors of domestic abuse and build a pathways to long-term stability and safety. Thank you to this community of 300+ Portland-area women and gender-fluid individuals for embracing our vision. Your belief in us inspires us to dream even bigger as we continue this journey together. 

💔 Emotional abuse often goes unnoticed, but its impact is deeply felt. In our latest blog post, we explore "The Real Cost of Emotional Abuse"—shedding light on the psychological, financial, and long-term consequences survivors face. It’s time to raise awareness about this invisible form of abuse and advocate for meaningful change. 📖 Read the full post to learn how emotional abuse affects financial security and what we can do to support survivors: https://lnkd.in/gW5a2pwv #EndEmotionalAbuse #SurvivorSupport #FinancialEmpowerment #FinAbility