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We’re thrilled to celebrate Erika Loaiza and all the newly certified Green Business Advisors! It’s inspiring to watch our partners turn knowledge into action and build momentum for a greener, more balanced economy. ♻️ Learn more about our Green Business Accelerator program here: https://lnkd.in/egRjvBxZ

🚨 We’re hiring! Prosperity Now is seeking a Director of Product and Innovation to lead the development of mission-aligned digital tools that support community organizations. 💡 This is a remote role, ideal for a strategic, user-centered leader with experience in product management and cross-functional collaboration. If you’re passionate about building tools that drive impact, we’d love to hear from you. 🔗 Apply now or share with your network: https://lnkd.in/gC3pjnNm #Hiring #ProductManagement #Innovation #NonprofitJobs #RemoteJobs #CommunityImpact #ProsperityNow

Filing taxes shouldn’t cost working families their time or their refunds. This #TaxDay, we’re spotlighting two tools that help: 1. Direct File: A new, IRS-backed option for simple returns, available in 25 states + DC 2. VITA: No-cost, in-person filing support from trusted community organizations across the country Both are designed to help taxpayers claim valuable credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC). Let’s help families keep more of what they’ve earned. Learn more and share these resources today! #VITA #DirectFile #VITA #TaxDay #HouseholdEconomics #EITC #CTC

Call for Speakers – Prosperity Summit 2025 Are you driving innovative change in your community? Tackling systemic challenges with bold ideas? Building wealth, shared prosperity, and opportunity from the ground up? Prosperity Now seeks dynamic speakers for this year's Prosperity Summit—a premier gathering of changemakers advancing economic justice and community empowerment. Whether you're a practitioner, consultant, funder, or advocate, this is your platform to: - Share real-world solutions and success stories - Highlight breakthrough programs or policies. - Spark collaboration with peers across the country. If you're leading transformative work in community economic development, wealth building, or financial inclusion, don’t keep it to yourself—submit your proposal and help shape the conversation. Let’s build power together. #ProsperitySummit #EconomicJustice #CommunityDevelopment #CallForSpeakers #SocialImpact

We’re proud to announce the 2025 VITA Support Fund Grantees!   With support from the Wells Fargo Foundation, Prosperity Now is awarding $200,000 in grants to 15 organizations working across the country to deliver free, IRS-certified tax preparation services to communities with limited resources. These trusted community partners are helping families access the refunds and credits they’ve earned—including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC)—and build long-term financial security.   Congratulations to this year’s grantees: • The Women’s Building (San Francisco, CA) • The Link VITA (Atlanta, GA) • Catalyst Miami, Inc (Miami, FL) • Fremont Family Resource Center (San Francisco, CA) • Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (Philadelphia, PA) • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Phi Tau Omega Chapter (Atlanta, GA) • WEBS Training Center (Washington, DC) • International Rescue Committee – San Diego (San Diego, CA) • The Iowa Center (Des Moines, IA) • Haitian Neighborhood Center (Miami, FL) • Metro-St. Louis Community Tax Coalition, Inc. (St. Louis, MO) • United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona (Tribal & Rural AZ) • Common Wealth Charlotte (Charlotte, NC) • Alaska Business Development Center (Rural Alaska Native Communities) • Chinese Community Center (Houston, TX)   Together, these partners are preparing thousands of tax returns and unlocking millions of dollars in refunds for families who need it most.   Stay tuned for spotlights on their impact—and thank you to all the applicants for the powerful work you do in communities every day. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eTd7Qz3t #VITA #TaxPrep #FinancialInclusion #ProsperityNow #CommunityBuilding #EITC #CTC #WellsFargoFoundation

Prince told us to party like it’s 1999—but our economy is still operating like it’s 1989. And for working people, that party ended a long time ago. In her latest op-ed, Prosperity Now’s Marisa Calderon makes a compelling case for why our economic systems are long overdue for an upgrade. From FICO models built for 1980s borrowers to wage structures that fail to reflect today’s realities, too many Americans are navigating systems that weren’t built for them, especially those doing modern labor and care work. It’s time to rethink how we measure economic health—and who we’re designing for.   Read the full piece on HousingWire: https://lnkd.in/e7GmCFra

Yesterday's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows inflation slowing for the second month in a row. The year-over-year rate eased to 2.4 percent in March, down from 2.8 percent in February, and below the 12-month average of 2.9 percent. “The economy is expanding, but most households still aren’t seeing the benefits,” said Marisa Calderon, President and CEO of Prosperity Now. “When billionaire wealth reaches historic highs while families are adjusting grocery budgets or delaying major life decisions, it’s clear the recovery is not being experienced equally.” Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/ePv7H8jG

March’s job growth signals continued labor market strength—but beneath the surface, economic uncertainty is building. From new tariffs to federal job cuts and declining consumer confidence, the landscape is shifting.   Prosperity Now CEO Marisa Calderon weighs in on what these changes could mean for workers, small businesses, and families nationwide.   Read the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/eYGaqHFM

Tariffs may aim to boost manufacturing, but for working families, they hit like another bill they can’t afford.  ⬆️ A 25% tariff on building materials could raise home prices by up to $10,000. Families need more than price hikes. They need affordable housing, stability, and a fair shot. Read more from our CEO here: https://lnkd.in/eKwnixFa #tariffs #housingcrisis #financialsecurity #prosperitynow

🚨 Speaker Deadline Extended! 🚨 We know tax season has everyone juggling a lot—so we’ve extended the deadline to submit your speaker proposal for the 2025 Prosperity Summit to April 24, 2025! If you’ve got bold ideas, practical solutions, or powerful lessons to share about advancing economic opportunity, this is your moment. 🗓️ The Summit takes place October 5–7, 2025 in Washington, D.C. and this year’s theme is "Together We Thrive." 💡 We’re looking for breakout sessions that spark dialogue, offer real-world tools, and drive impact. As a speaker, you’ll receive: ✅ Complimentary registration ✅ Access to 50+ sessions and national plenaries ✅ Networking opportunities with changemakers across the country ✅ A platform to showcase your work on a national stage 🔗 Submit your proposal by April 24: https://lnkd.in/eX6R3NV7 Let’s build a future where everyone can thrive—together. #ProsperitySummit #CallForSpeakers #EconomicOpportunity #NonprofitLeadership #Changemakers #TogetherWeThrive