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Carisa juggles a lot of roles: Single mom to a 9-year-old daughter, high school and university teacher, grad student, research assistant, Uber and Lyft driver and educational support tied to a local nonprofit. With Project Money, she has been able to go from surviving to thriving – financially and holistically.
Carisa started her Project Money journey knowing finances make up a big part of her overall wellness – and it was time to go from getting by to feeling in control. Resilience was the name of Carisa’s game, overcoming many obstacles throughout her time in the program, but she knew lasting habits don’t happen overnight and stayed the course. 
  • Here’s how Project Money has impacted life for her and her daughter:
    “This experience has impacted and increased our conversations about money and planning for the future. My daughter is actively mindful about her money and discusses her purchases.”
  • Her “aha” moment:
    “Honestly, finances are doable, but the taboo nature of conversation about financial wellness may inhibit growth. We should be able to be honest about our finances without shame or guilt.”
  • Wondering what’s next for Carisa?
    “I’m going to work towards graduating and opening a business. I plan to take what I’ve learned to establish even more financial stability and continue to live within my budget.”