MakingChange

MakingChange Providing financial education + finance & budgeting tips in Howard County, Maryland 🧠 💸

Strategic Goal #1: Financial Self-Sufficiency

MakingChange will cultivate revenue in order to balance revenues and expenses, provide essential financial wellness services to low-income families who lack the resources to afford them, and provide staff with fair compensation. Strategic Goal #2: Program Development and Enhancement:

MakingChange seeks to incorporate standards and practices that de

liver exceptional activities/outcomes. Strategic Goal #3: Enhance Employee and Volunteer Staffing

MakingChange will develop a stable, highly qualified and motivated workforce that actively delivers the organization’s mission. Strategic Goal #4: Information Technology, Data Management & Online Services

MakingChange recognizes technology as an essential tool to effectively advance its work and maintain a leading edge in the financial wellness marketplace. Strategic Goal #5: Board Development and Governance

The Board is committed to the active, informed and independent oversight of MakingChange’s business affairs and of senior management.

📈Gen Z Financial Literacy Series 💰This infographic, created by our intern Henry, highlights the importance of investing ...
05/28/2026

📈Gen Z Financial Literacy Series 💰

This infographic, created by our intern Henry, highlights the importance of investing early and building long-term wealth. 💡

Investing can feel overwhelming at first, but learning the basics now can set you up for stronger financial opportunities in the future. 🌱

This post covers:
✔️ Why investing early matters
✔️ Basic investing strategies
✔️ Types of investments
✔️ Habits that help (or hurt) growth

Designed for Gen Z and young adults to make investing easier to understand and apply.

👍 Like, comment, and share with a friend!

💳📱 Gen Z Financial Literacy Series – Week 2 📱💳 This week, we’re highlighting another financial education infographic cre...
05/22/2026

💳📱 Gen Z Financial Literacy Series – Week 2 📱💳

This week, we’re highlighting another financial education infographic created by our intern, Henry, focused on understanding credit cards and building healthy credit habits 💡

Learn:
✔️ How credit cards work
✔️ Key credit card terms
✔️ Healthy vs. harmful credit habits
✔️ Starter card options for young adults

Building credit early can open financial doors — understanding it is the first step. 🔑

Money Talk for Gen Z — A Multi-Week Financial Literacy Series💸 We’ll be sharing financial education content created by o...
05/14/2026

Money Talk for Gen Z — A Multi-Week Financial Literacy Series💸

We’ll be sharing financial education content created by our intern, Henry, designed with Gen Z in mind — but helpful for anyone looking to strengthen their financial knowledge. 💰

This week’s topic: Student Loans & Financial Aid
This infographic breaks down:
✔️ Federal vs. private loans
✔️ Types of federal student loans
✔️ Common financial aid myths
✔️ Alternatives to borrowing for college

Whether you’re preparing for college, currently in school, supporting a student, or simply want to better understand student loans, this resource is for you!

05/06/2026

MakingChange Intern Spotlight

We’re proud to celebrate our intern Henry Antwi as he completes his journey with MakingChange! 🎓✨

From supporting outreach and community events to growing his communication and professional skills, Henry made a meaningful impact during his time with us.

We’re grateful for your dedication, Henry, and we wish you all the best in your next chapter! 🌟👏

Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI2) Pilot Program Offered by the Community Action Council of Howard County.Need financial sup...
05/04/2026

Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI2) Pilot Program

Offered by the Community Action Council of Howard County.
Need financial support? Receive $500/month for 12 months, plus $500 in savings to help build your future.
Designed to support families and promote financial stability.

📅 Apply now
Opens: April 24, 2026
Closes: May 22, 2026

Visit their website to learn more https://cac-hc.org/

04/29/2026

🌸 May Workshops at MakingChange 🌸

A new month is almost here — and so are new opportunities to strengthen your finances, grow your goals, and plan for the future.

Unlocking Homeownership
📅 May 4 | 6:00–7:30 PM

Small Business: Start, Ready, Go!
📅 May 6 | 6:00–7:30 PM

Home Loans Decoded
📅 May 11 | 6:00–7:30 PM

Register: makingchangecenter.org/community-events/

Waiting for your tax refund?📢 Our VITA tax preparation site is now closed for the 2026 tax season.If you’ve already file...
04/27/2026

Waiting for your tax refund?

📢 Our VITA tax preparation site is now closed for the 2026 tax season.
If you’ve already filed your taxes, you can track your refund using official tools:

IRS (Federal): www.irs.gov/refunds

Maryland State Refund: interactive.marylandtaxes.gov/INDIV/refundstatus/home.aspx

⏳ What you’ll need: SSN/ITIN, filing status, and refund amount.

Budgeting 101: Make Your Money Make $ense💡 Learn simple budgeting methods, track your spending, and make smarter money c...
04/20/2026

Budgeting 101: Make Your Money Make $ense
💡 Learn simple budgeting methods, track your spending, and make smarter money choices.

🗓 April 23 | 6:00–7:30 PM

Unlocking Homeownership: Financing Options for Every Budget
🏡 Thinking about buying a home? Learn about mortgage options, financing, and assistance programs to make homeownership possible.

📅 May 4 | 6:00–7:30 PM

🔗 Register here: makingchangecenter.org/community-events/

Address

9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 307
Columbia, MD
21046

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14435187647

Website

https://makingchangecenter.org/community-events/

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