MIDAS IN THE NEWS
 

Midas member "One Family Scholars" is featured in a Boston Globe editorial about helping tenants avoid a housing crisis with an asset-building approach. One Family is a Community Partner in the Funding Futures IDA Program.
When the Wolf Is at the Door

Midas member, Mass Museum of Contemporary Art, is featured in the Boston Globe for their innovative Assets for Artists Program. Midas is providing access to DHCD funding, technical assistance, and back-office IDA account management.
Creative Assistance in the Berkshires

As a result of the Midas Assets and Opportunities Conference, an editorial was published in the Boston Globe discussing the State funded IDA Program, the JVS/Midas project, and a push for the Massachusetts Asset Development Commission.
Closing the curtain on poverty

With the help of Representative Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton), the statewide Individual Development Account Program saw an increase in this year's state budget. (Acton Weekly, 5/4/07)
Representative Eldridge Helps Secure More Money to Fight Poverty Across Massachusetts

With the help of MIDAS member Organization for a New Equality, a hard-working Roxbury Mom is able to secure a home of her own. 
Homeowner's budget makes sense: Good money habits help mom buy home in down market.

The Asset Development Commission gets a boost, MIDAS partner institutions write op-ed in the Boston Globe 1/22/07
Help in achieving economic security

With the help of MIDAS members Compass Working Capital and Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development, a Lynn family has a home for the holidays.
A home for the holidays - Lynn family realizes dream. (pdf)

Statewide IDA Pilot Program passes Legislature and is approved by the Governor.
State budget includes funds for individual development accounts

Governor Romney proposed statewide IDA program 1/25/06. At the request of MIDAS, the Governor included a recommendation for a pilot program in IDAs through the Department of Housing and Community Development.
The Governor’s 2007 Budget Recommendation

MIDAS member, International Institute of Boston, highlights their IDA program called “Savings for Success” in the Boston Globe.
Helping refugees succeed with cash, know-how.

United Way of Massachusetts Bay announces federal grant in partnership with MIDAS. With funding from US Department of Health and Human Services, IDAs will be expanded in Eastern Massachusetts.
United Way to give grants to those who save.

The Asset Development Commission, proposed by MIDAS, is amended on to the Economic Stimulus bill in both the House and Senate.
Economic Stimulus, Mass Legislature, 11-05 (pdf)

Boston Globe supports MIDAS’ proposed statewide IDA program. Boston Globe editorial features individual participants, member programs, and encouragement for the legislature.
A bonus for saving.

New loan product offered for MIDAS graduates. Announced by State Treasurer Tim Cahill and Citizens Bank in November of 2005.
Citizens Bank and State Treasurer announce below market loan pool for homebuyers.
New Loan Fund, Boston Business Journal (doc)

MIDAS member, Lawrence Community Works, is featured in the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune, following announcement of new loan product.
Hand-me-up

MIDAS member, Lawrence Community Works, describes their view of network organizing and asset development in an article in Shelterforce Magazine.
Network Organizing - a strategy for building community engagement.

MIDAS member, Organization for a New Equality, is featured in Boston Peoples Voice.
ONE developes Project Wealth to increase assets for working families. (doc)

MIDAS member, Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation, is featured in the Boston Globe.
Providing a measure of control: Success starts with saving, and then some. (doc)