| In a 2023 McKinsey survey of 150,000 service members who transitioned to civilian life, an alarming 90,000 reported earning less than they did while on active duty. This statistic underscores the significant financial challenges faced by many veterans during their transition, and it is particularly concerning for women veterans who already contend with the gender pay gap.
For Ava, a Navy veteran and single mother, the transition to civilian life came with unique hardships. After years of dedicated service, she found herself navigating the complexities of a new career while being the sole provider for her child. On top of this, Ava’s new role came with a substantial pay cut, adding an extra layer of stress. With no support system and limited savings, Ava worried about how she would be able to balance her living expenses with the high cost of childcare.
During this challenging time, Ava turned to FFWW.
“Transitioning from active duty as a single mom to a one-year-old at the time was overwhelming and my finances were stretched. FFWW helped me tremendously while starting a new career and allowed me to be able to maintain safe childcare for my child. I thought I would burn through my emergency savings on bills and instead the financial classes and assistance gave me just the help I needed to get to the other side of financial worry.”
Ava has attributed her newfound employment success to the help she received with FFWW. She also shared that her child is flourishing thanks to the safe and nurturing environment FFWW helped maintain.
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