The Women & Girls Fund, a fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation has awarded $9,500 in grants in support of local organizations that are working to develop economic self-sufficiency for women by means of education, financial literacy and social services.

• Family Strides, Inc. was awarded $3,000 in support of a series of financial education workshops for at-risk, low-income mothers

“The Money Smart modules provide participants with the knowledge and resources they need to use the services and products of financial institutions (banks and credit unions) effectively, create and implement a spending plan… use credit and borrow money responsibly, protect their financial rights and safeguard their money, and determine their readiness to buy a home,” said Nicole Kilduff, Executive Director.