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Free Webinar — May 30 & June 1: Your Money Values & Influences
Your relationship with money didn’t start with your first paycheck. It started long before that — in the messages you heard (or didn’t hear) growing […]
Tompkins County Living Wage Updated – Now $25.08/hour
A living wage isn’t just a number. It’s the difference between getting by and getting ahead. The Tompkins County Workers’ Center just released the 2026 […]
Free Webinar — April 25 & 27: The Art of Saving
Join our Financial Education Team to learn the basics of saving. Set goals, create a spending and saving plan, and start to build an emergency […]
Free Webinar — April 7 & 16: Are you Financially Healthy
Our nonprofit partner BALANCE is hosting a free webinar. They’ll talk about what it means to be financially healthy – which is so much more […]
Business of the Month
Graft Wine + Cider Bar is our Business of the Month! Graft Wine + Cider Bar, owned by acclaimed local chef Orlando Rodriguez, brings together […]
Alternatives Staff Attend GAC 2026 and Meet with Federal Representatives
Members of Alternatives staff recently attended the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC), where they met with Congressional representatives to highlight the importance of fair, community-based […]
Free Credit Webinar — March 28 & 30: Understanding Credit, Credit Reports, and Credit Scores
Want to feel more confident about credit? Join our Financial Education Team for a practical, plain-language workshop covering: 1. What’s on a credit report 2. […]
Business of the Month
Sunbeam Candles is our Business of the Month! 🕯️ Founded on craftsmanship, sustainability, and care for people + planet, Sunbeam has grown from a one-person […]
Free March Webinar: 21 Ways to Trim Your Budget
Want to keep more money in your pocket—without feeling deprived? Our nonprofit partner BALANCE is hosting a free webinar: “21 Ways to Trim Your Budget.” […]
Business of the Month
February Business of the Month: Downtown Ithaca Children’s Center (DICC) 💛 For more than 40 years, DICC has provided high-quality early education and care for […]