Kelly’s Story: Job Searching During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Meet Kelly, an attorney who’s living with her family in Branchburg, NJ. Tell me what it’s like where you live. For the time being, I’m in Branchburg, New Jersey. The governor ordered everything to shut down, and most establishments—except for the restaurants—are closed. I’m living with relatives right now. Do you have a profession? I’m…
Read MoreJoin the Race to $100!
You asked, we delivered đź’ŞThanks to all our members who reached out and asked if we could run another Race to $100 savings challenge. As with all of our savings challenges, our goal is to encourage people to save money so that we can reward you. When you reach your goal of saving $100 in…
Read MoreDavid’s Story: Three Members of One Family Survive the Virus
There are over 110,00 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the city of New York, in every borough. David, his father, and his stepmother are three of them. David and his family, all highly involved members of their Bronx neighborhood, were hit with the virus weeks ago and are only now beginning to recover–but their lives…
Read MoreSaverLife Stands with Our Community
We are angry, frustrated, and heartbroken by the killing of George Floyd. It is hard to know what to say or do that can even come close to expressing the anguish so deeply felt across our SaverLife community and the country. Evidence of the deeply entrenched racism that plagues our society is all around us,…
Read MoreTori’s Story: Saving For A Rainy Day
Meet Tori, an internal communications specialist for a credit union who lives in Seattle, WA. What’s it like where you live? I’ve been in Seattle for just over three years and I love the nature and outdoorsy lifestyle that’s available here. Being so close to the mountains and water always inspires me. I have my…
Read MoreNade’s Story: A Bronx Business Owner
This Bronx business owner was expecting a new member to the family, but never thought she’d be facing a pandemic. Welcoming a new baby in the time of coronavirus is scary enough. But for pregnant mother Nade, who is expecting her third child next month, concern for her health and her baby’s is compounded by…
Read MoreCongratulations to our Race to 100 winners!
Back in March, we asked our members to save $100 for a chance to win an additional $100 with the Race to 100. Thousands of you took up the challenge, and boy did you deliver. A total of 110 participants won cash prizes for saving money during the Race to 100. Congrats to Kenyatti J.,…
Read MoreAnastacia’s Story: Helping Others in a Time of Need
Meet Anastacia, an intensive in-home counselor who lives in Roanoke, West Virginia. What’s it like where you live? I’ve lived in Roanoke for eight years now. I live with my boyfriend and two roommates in a house. We’re actually getting ready to move with our roommates to a new home in the same community! My…
Read MoreMargaret and Tom’s Story: Giving All They Can During the Coronavirus Lockdown
Meet Margaret and Tom, East Coast natives who live in Connecticut. What do you both do for work? Margaret: I’ve been a United Way food pantry manager for the past 14 years. Normally, I order food for pickup, help people shop, and take inventory. It’s only open certain times a day to limit the foot…
Read MoreMichelle’s Story: Happiness Is Contagious
Meet Michelle, a former health insurance agent who lives with her two granddaughters in Wisconsin. What’s it like where you live? I grew up in Wisconsin and I’ve been here for 52 years. I have a 33-year-old son who doesn’t live with me, but I’m taking care of my two teenage granddaughters, so that’s who’s…
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