Learn and Save Program
The Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation (QVCDC), is offering a FREE, 12-month matched savings program for low-to-moderate income residents of the Quaboag Region and Southern Worcester County. The program is called the Harrison and Diane Quirk Learn & Save Program and is administered by the QVCDC.
What is the Learn and Save Program?
The club is a financial capability building and matched savings program with support from Monson Savings Bank, Cornerstone Bank and the Midas Collaborative. Its purpose is to assist low-to-moderate income residents who live in the Quaboag Region and Southern Worcester County.
How does Learn and Save work?
We help you to pick a savings goal and set up a savings account. Then for every dollar you save in the program, QVCDC will match your savings up to a capped amount. At every monthly meeting you will learn something new such as;
- Maximizing Your Income
- Making A Spending Plan
- Smart Borrowing
- Reducing Debt
We match* your savings towards an approved asset! *Matched savings up to a capped amount. Must meet income requirements
Approved assets include:
Education ∙ Housing ∙ Appliances ∙ Small Business ∙ Vehicle ∙ Home Repair
Email us at savings@qvcdc.org or call 413-497-4409. Space is limited, call today!
What benefits will I get?
You will receive financial literacy instruction from a financial fitness coach. Your savings will be matched up to a capped amount and you will meet other people who also will be learning about financial literacy and what it means to them.
Am I eligible?
You must have regular income and be motivated to save toward your goal! You must be willing to attend a class each month by zoom. You must make regular deposits into an IDA savings account at Monson Savings or Cornerstone Bank.
How do I apply?
Do you live in one of the following towns? Belchertown, Brimfield, Brookfield, Charlton, Dudley, East Brookfield, Hampden, Hardwick, Holland, Ludlow, Monson, New Braintree, North Brookfield, Oxford, Palmer, Spencer, Southbridge, Sturbridge, Wales, Ware, Warren, West Brookfield.
If you live in any the the towns listed above click on the button below to complete our waitlist application to see if you qualify.
Space is Limited, Apply today!
