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‍Washington, D.C. — Prosperity Now announced today its intent to acquire the nationally recognized Change Machine financial coaching platform, expanding its ability to provide community-based practitioners with trusted digital tools, training, and shared learning opportunities.  

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Developed with input from practitioners nationwide, the platform is a leading resource for financial coaches and community organizations to better serve their customers through data, training, and peer learning. Under Prosperity Now’s leadership, Change Machine will build on that foundation while being optimized to better serve financial coaches, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and other community lenders that help families and small businesses achieve financial stability.  

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“This is more than an acquisition, it’s an evolution,” said Marisa Calderon, President and CEO of Prosperity Now. “We’re combining two experienced teams to expand the digital tools that communities rely on to ensure they continue to meet the scale and complexity of today’s economic environment.”  

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As the platform transitions to Prosperity Now, users and partners will continue to receive seamless support, strengthened by expanded infrastructure, technical innovation, and a sustainable framework for future growth. The move enables Prosperity Now to combine Change Machine’s proven technology with its own national reach and research, helping community organizations deliver financial coaching more efficiently and with greater consistency.

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“This collaboration ensures the platform continues to evolve while maintaining the reliability and purpose that make it so effective,” said Kevin McQueen, Chairman of Change Machine. “Prosperity Now’s operational strength and national reach create the right environment for the next stage of growth.”

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The platform is set to be integrated into Prosperity Next, Prosperity Now’s national platform supporting non-profit organizations, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and other community lenders. Prosperity Next focuses on practical, scalable tools that strengthen how these institutions operate, reducing administrative burden, improving data visibility, and expanding access to capital, while reinforcing the trusted role they play in their communities.

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“Together, we’re preserving what makes the platform so trusted – its authenticity and practitioner focus – while expanding its ability to help more organizations deliver high-quality, practical support,” added Calderon.  

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