Financial Empowerment 101 Overview
“Financial Empowerment: 101” is a uniquely, valuable service offered by D.R.E.A.M. The seminar includes several interactive, informative, and customized financial literacy sessions catered to students from elementary to secondary school levels. Community-based organizations, such as churches and other groups with the desire to enhance their knowledge of personal finance, money management and/or the fundamentals of investing, are also encouraged to participate.
The most encouraging and oft repeated feedback we hear from groups who have benefitted from our services are:
"I wish I had this information while still young and in school.”
"I wish D.R.E.A.M. seminars were at my high school before I went to college.”
"Why isn’t this taught in our schools if it is so crucial to know in life?”
Our consistent answer: That’s what we’re here for!
Industry Leaders Committed to Community Advancement Instruct Sessions
Members of the D.R.E.A.M. staff are volunteers who largely work across the financial services industry and have a proven commitment to service. This resourceful group of professionals has direct and indirect access to a wealth of financial knowledge.
Breadth of Topics Covered....And Yes, They Are Custom Made for Each Audience
The customizable topics covered through “Financial Empowerment 101” include but are not limited to:
- Exploring the world of virtual personal finance
- College savings
- Navigating the college financial aid process
- Credit/debt management
Personal finance is not a one-size-fits-all subject, so “Financial Empowerment: 101” is not a one-size-fits all offering. We actually customize workshops based on the audience target and size, as well as the number of sessions, location, topics covered and respective complexity.
Book Us!
If you are interested in learning more and would like to set up a schedule with D.R.E.A.M., please contact us at empowerment@dream-nyc.org with the following details:
- Name of group, school, community based organization
- Primary contact information
- Primary location
- Estimated number of people attending
- Date and time for which you would like to schedule initial session
- Topic of interest
Once we receive your message, a member of our staff will contact you within 5 business days with further information.
Note: “Financial Empowerment: 101” sessions are free-of-charge and scheduled based upon staff availability; however, donations to the organization are strongly suggested to ensure we can continue to provide this service. In accordance with 501 (c)3 non-profit law, all donations are tax-deductible.