Representative Thomas A. Golden, Jr., Anita K. Saville and Kathryn Brough
Representative Thomas A. Golden,
Jr. (D-Lowell/Chelmsford), recently attended an event honoring two local women
for their exceptional work in the community.
The Massachusetts Commission on the
Status of Women honored its 82 Unsung Heroines of 2014 at the State House in
Boston. The honorees come from cities and towns across the Commonwealth and
each one is recognized for their outstanding contributions to their
organizations and communities. The Unsung Heroines are women who, don’t
make the news...they make the difference”. They are the women who use their time, talent
and enthusiasm to enrich the lives of others and make a difference in their neighborhoods, cities
and towns. They are mentors, volunteers and innovators who do what needs to be
done without expectations of recognition or gratitude.
Honored at the event were Kathryn
Brough and Anita K. Saville both from Chelmsford. They are the co-founders of
Budget Buddies. Budget
Buddies founded in 2010 is a Massachusetts-based, non-profit organization
whose mission is to help build the financial literacy, confidence, and security
of low-income women in the Greater Lowell area. This innovative, no-fee program combines
workshops on budgeting, banking, and credit with one-on-one coaching and
support groups to help clients develop core money management skills and resolve
their individual financial issues. Budget Buddies partners with local
banks, social service agencies, and volunteers to provide customized training
and support in basic money management.
Since the
launch of their program in 2010, Anita and Kathryn have trained more than 100
coaches and serviced more than 175 participants. A sincere thank you to both Kathryn
and Anita for their dedication and leadership in all they do.
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