Economic Empowerment
The North Metro Atlanta chapter aims to develop programs that address the economic underdevelopment of the African American community. Our programs are designed to promote savings, home ownership and entrepreneurship. Our goal is to instill positive economic values in young people and encourage adults to realize their full economic potential.
Economic Empowerment Chairman – Julian Pouncy
Financial Literacy Programs
WALLET WISE IS A FREE FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM CREATED TO TEACH CONSUMERS THE BASICS
Ally Financial in partnership with the 1oo created Wallet Wise to teach the basics of budgeting, credit, banking & investing, and automotive. Participating Chapters teach in-person workshops to low-and moderate-income people. Please consult ffiec.gov/geocode/ to confirm all zip codes in low-and moderate income areas. All chapter members looking to facilitate a Wallet Wise class must sign a Facilitator’s Pledge and participate in a Train-the-Trainer webinar, which is held periodically throughout the year by Ally Financial.
DOLLARS AND $ENSE YOUTH INVESTMENT COMPETITION
In collaboration with State Farm Insurance, the 100 established a national program to address and help eradicate financial illiteracy among youth of color. The Dollars and $ense Youth Investment program is a financial literacy program sponsored by State Farm. The program provides high school students, grades 9 through 12, with the opportunity to learn and apply best practice strategies for saving and investing in their day-to-day lives.
Budgeting and Financial Planning Resource Links
- Julian M. Pouncy | Wealth Management Advisor at Northwestern Mutual
- Gregory L. Stephens | Registered Investment Advisor at Phoenix Asset Advisors, LLC
- Felipe Barganier | CEO and President at GAB International, LLC