Promoting Financial Stability

United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and Co-opportunity Inc. recently hosted guests from across the country for the Bank of America and United Way Financial Stability One-Stop Learning Network. The network is part of a larger commitment by United Way to support its Working Families Initiative, which garnered national attention in 2009 when it received the Knowledge Café “Best Practices that Advance the Common Good” Award from United Way Worldwide. The award cited its innovative volunteer Budget Coaching Program, developed and managed by Co-opportunity. Pictured, from left, are Paula Gilberto, senior vice president, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut; Michele Tovar Olórtegui, manager, donor relations, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut; Annika Little, corporate social responsibility national program manager, Bank of America; Dean Andrews, market manager, Bank of America; Carol Heller, community relations manager, Bank of America; and Susan Dunn, president and CEO, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut.