05/15/2026
Small steps add up.
On April 21, Network Connect hosted Small Steps, Stronger Futures, a financial literacy event that helped increase awareness of the relationship between financial strain and emotional well-being while providing participants with concrete tools related to budgeting, saving, and credit.
32 community members explored budgeting, saving, and credit with guest speakers Camille Moman and Ronald Sudler, with tips that felt doable and clear.
Financial stress impacts more than your wallet. It impacts your mental health, daily life, and stability. By addressing the connection between financial stress, trauma, and health, the event helped participants build both practical knowledge and a broader understanding of how financial wellness contributes to long-term well-being.
The combination of education, reflection, and direct access to resources made this event both meaningful and actionable for attendees. Brandywine Counseling & Community Services offered information that aligned with the event’s emphasis on mental health, stress, and supportive services, while NeighborGood Partners shared information about its Matched Savings Program, which gives participants the opportunity to save and receive matching funds of up to $2,000.
Thank you to Highmark Health Options and every community member who joined us!
