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We’re making progress, but we know that $9.50 an hour is still NOT a living wage for most families. #LivingWage

Virginia’s minimum wage rises to $9.50 an hour on Saturday — the first increase in over a decade virginiamercury.com/2021/04/30/vir… via @mercuryvirginia

.@RVATreasurer will host a Financial Literacy Fair tomorrow, Tuesday, April 20th in support of #FinancialLiteracyMonth! Join for an opportunity to learn valuable information about finances during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more & register at ow.ly/2v7550Es8ka #WeAreRPS

In February, Virginia declared racism a public health crisis. On Friday @delegateaird who sponsored the resolution, will join a webinar with @vakids, Cynthia Hudson, and Tina Stevens to discuss what the resolution means for Virginia. Register to attend: ow.ly/2oWG50EoEdo

@AspenFSP People that make minimum wage are typically not saving for retirement. How do we encourage retirement planning early? #retirement #savings #financialsecurity

Reynolds Alert - Power outage at Parham Road Campus. Dominion Power onsite for emergency repairs.

@AspenFSP Do we need a National Retirement Plan for financial security? COVID exposed the ever widening wealth gap among all employees. The hardest hit? Yep...Black and Brown people. #economy #retirement #financialsecurity

@AspenFSP talking about the importance of retirement compensation for all employees. How are you saving for retirement? #retirement #income #savings #wealthbuilding

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We are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Richmond’s Anti-poverty Commission Report. Thank you @ThadWilliamson @ellenrva and @dwightjonesrva for your vision. #OCWB

Today at 12 PM, I’ll be having a virtual discussion with @CamilleBusette on how the middle class can be supported at the federal level. I hope you can tune in.

Thank you @SenatorWarner for sharing your thoughts today on the status of work and a new social contract. #Brookins #Middleclassmonitor

Join Evette Roots with the Office of Community Wealth Building as she shares the basics of money management. Follow the link to register: bit.ly/REGISTERBUDGET…

When I was Mayor, We gave money to people and they spent it like you and I spend money, because people are people. The reason why that’s shocking for some is because of the way class and race intersect in our country. We need a guaranteed income.

Our friends ⁦@Living_Cities⁩ released a case study highlighting our work to create our Office of Community Wealth Building.  Read our full featured story: livingcities.org/resources/inst… ⁦@RVAWealthBuild⁩ #equity #OCWB #RVA

There’s a fire Black-Owned Spot in Richmond called Urban Hang Suite. Do yourself a favor and go if you haven’t already

Providing housing support for low-income families should be a priority for the Biden administration. But building more public housing is the wrong way to achieve that goal, @jenny_schuetz says. brook.gs/3ssD9PZ

This week we are focusing on the topic of reparations. We will unpack what reparations mean as a critical tool toward creating a more equitable society by repairing the forced economic disadvantage of Black Americans caused by systemic racism and violence. #ywcaequitychallenge

“Decriminalize code enforcement” “Make sure Black folks have a seat at the table, even if you have to give up your seat.” Dr, Bambi Hayes-Brown thanks for speaking truth to power. @AtlantaFed @racismandtheeconomy