💲Budgeting Through the Battle
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Facilitated by PAW and powered by community — helping women rebuild their financial foundation through practical tools, education, and empowerment.
This program is free and designed to meet women right where they are: rebuilding, recovering, or restarting.
Join us at Progressive Alliance of Women LLC, where we empower women through Budgeting Through the Battle. Our program is a financial wellness journey to help women regain control of their finances, rebuild after hardship, and create a sustainable plan for real-life challenges. Powered by PAW, our community service program is designed by women, for women, with a focus on real goals and overcoming obstacles.
Empowering Women
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What You'll Learn
📘 Budgeting for real life
💳 Restoring credit
📉 Tackling debt
🌱 Building financial confidence
🔄 Managing money during transition
🛡️ Creating plans that work despite life’s battles
🧰 Monthly tools, templates, and live learning
This Program Is For Women Who Are:
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Rebuilding after financial hardship
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Ready to understand their money without fear
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Navigating transitions and need guidance
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Seeking accountability and community
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Tired of feeling overwhelmed and under-supported
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Determined to create a plan they can actually stick to
📅 2026 Program Schedule
SEASON 1: FOUNDATION
Months 1–3
Grounding, understanding your starting point, and preparing to take charge.
Month 1 — Facing the Storm
Theme: Survival Budgeting in Crisis
Focus: Practical budgeting during hardship + building resilience.
Month 2 — Insurance & Assistance
Theme: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Focus: Life, health, and disability insurance basics + local financial assistance programs.
Month 3 — Widowhood & Transition Planning
Theme: Navigating Finances After Loss
Focus: Managing finances after the loss of a partner and understanding available benefits.
SEASON 2: STABILITY & SURVIVAL TOOLS
Months 4–6
Developing skills to stabilize, organize, and manage immediate needs.
Month 4 — Medical Bills & Credit
Theme: Fighting Back Without Falling Apart
Focus: Reducing medical bills, negotiating balances, and protecting your credit.
Month 5 — From Pain to Plan
Theme: Rebuilding After Setback
Focus: Money mindset, healing financially, and restarting income streams.
Month 6 — The Power of Paperwork
Theme: Getting Your Financial House in Order
Focus: Organizing essential documents and building simple systems that support clarity.
SEASON 3: REBUILDING & CONFIDENCE
Months 7–9
Transitioning from survival mode into stability, clarity, and forward motion.
Month 7 — Back on Track: Family, Kids & School
Theme: Budgeting Around Family Needs
Focus: School resources, childcare supports, and family-centered budgeting strategies.
Month 8 — Credit, Debt & Dignity
Theme: Repairing the Pieces
Focus: Understanding debt, rebuilding credit ethically, and restoring financial confidence.
Month 9 — Protecting Your Future
Theme: Affordable Insurance & “What If” Planning
Focus: Emergency planning, basic insurance needs, and preparing for unexpected transitions.
SEASON 4: INTEGRATION & TRANSITION
Month 10
Bringing everything together and preparing for long-term financial growth.
Month 10 — Closing the Gap
Theme: The 90-Day Financial Action Plan
Focus: Creating a personalized plan to move from stability to sustainable growth.
🎉 Completion Luncheon — November 2026
A celebration of resilience, transformation, and continued growth.
Includes a keynote message, reflections from the journey, and participant spotlights.
Budgeting Through the Battle — Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about how Budgeting Through the Battle works? You’re in the right place.
This program was built with real women and real life in mind — so we want to make sure you feel informed, supported, and clear before you join us. Below, you’ll find answers to the most common questions about the program, what to expect, and how to prepare.
If you still need clarity after reading through the FAQs, just reach out. PAW is here to help you every step of the way.
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Who can join this program?
This program is for women who are rebuilding, restarting, or navigating a difficult financial season. Whether you’re recovering from loss, adjusting to life changes, or simply trying to get your finances under control, you are welcome here.
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3. Do I have to attend every month?
Attendance is encouraged, but we understand life happens. Come as consistently as you can. Each month builds on the next, but every session stands alone so you can jump back in without falling behind.
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How long is the program?
Budgeting Through the Battle runs for 10 months, from January to October, with a Completion Luncheon in November to celebrate the journey and your growth.
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Can I join after the program has already started?
Yes. Enrollment remains open throughout the year, though we encourage early participation so you can receive the full transformation experience.
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Will there be homework or assignments?
Nothing heavy. You’ll receive simple monthly actions and reflection prompts to help you apply what you learned. This is about real life, not perfection.
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What if I need extra support beyond budgeting?
PAW partners with local organizations who provide housing resources, employment support, mental health services, and more. We’ll help connect you to additional support where needed.
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Is the program really free?
Yes. 100% free.
Budgeting Through the Battle is powered by PAW and supported by our community partners. There is no cost to attend any session.
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Where will the sessions be held?
Most sessions will be held in person within Newport News and Hampton Roads. Any location changes or virtual options will be announced in advance.
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What should I bring to the sessions?
Bring a notebook, your current bills or budgeting materials (if you’re comfortable), and an open mindset. We’ll provide worksheets, tools, and resources each month.
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Are children allowed at sessions?
We love children — but for the sake of your focus and emotional space, sessions are designed for adults only unless otherwise stated.
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How do I sign up to speak or volunteer?
We welcome financial experts, wellness professionals, and lived-experience storytellers. Click the “Sign Up to Speak” button on the page, or contact us through the PAW website.
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Do I need to be a PAW member to participate?
Not at all. Budgeting Through the Battle is open to all women in the community. Membership is optional and not required.