Cheers to 30 years! Money Management Counselors will commemorate its anniversary by hosting their 13th annual Wine & Beer Trolley Gala on May 14th. Participants can expect a night of fun, food, and fundraising while catching a ride aboard the iconic Door Country Trolley.
Money Management Counselors Director Leslie Boden said big events like this help to raise up to 30% of the funding needed each year for the important community programming. Funds also assist by covering fees for clients that cannot afford money management services.
“These fundraisers allow us the ability to waive those fees and allows us the funding to bring the programs to the community,” said Boden.
Through her financial services, Boden offers one-on-one counseling with clients for a multitude of different scenarios including those who are considering bankruptcy, recovering from divorce, those juggling credit card debt or student loans as well as individuals who are looking to nail down a solid budget.
“We work with a lot of people with life transitions,” she said, “I meet with clients where they’re at so whatever issues are with their finances, I will sit down and work with them.”
Boden said talking about money can often be a taboo topic, but says it shouldn’t be. Through her services to the community she hopes to share that people are not alone when it comes to their finances.
“We all have something that we have to address or deal with when it comes to finances, especially today,” she said, “we’re here to help you make a path through and make sure you are always being proactive versus having to always be reactive.”
In addition to working closely with clients, Boden says she is also looking forward to connecting with the community at the upcoming gala.
“Seeing everybody, it’s always kind of like somewhat of a reunion,” she said, “it’s an opportunity for everybody to kind of get together, regroup, get a chance to say hi, and celebrate the season.”This year, the trolley will be picking up guests for visits to The Sandbox, Lake Fire Winery, and the Thirsty Cow Taphouse. Each venue will offer delicious drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and music. The night will wrap up back at The Sandbox for a celebratory toast, sweet treat, axe throwing, and a 50/50 raffle.
“It’s always been a great turn out for those who sign up,” said Boden, “so if somebody wants to join us, their support goes a long way in helping us be able to help people in our community.”
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