75 %
of funds spent in 2010
went back into the community...
Through contributions, grants, and proceeds from our annual fundraising event, as well as, partnerships with local organizations, we have achieved the following since our inception:
· Awarded $41,000 in scholarships to high school seniors of CharlestonCounty
· Provided over 3,000 bags of school supplies and parenting materials to families attending the City of Charleston First Day Festival & Economic Smart Fair
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Provided opportunity for Charleston County students to attend cultural events such as the Charleston Christmas concert
· Provided funding through a grant for financial literacy programs at James Simons and Charleston Progressive Elementary Schools
o Earn Save Prosper Kids Club was sponsored at James Simons and Charleston Progressive Academy to increase economic awareness among minority youth before the age of employability from September to May. In collaboration with First Federal Squirrel’s Club Bank in School Program, a monthly Bank Day was held at each school. The board of directors and members of the foundation, along with a representative of First Federal Bank, assisted students with deposits and educational activities on savings, interest, making a deposit, wise use of allowances, and money management.
o The Economics through Literature program allowed for the integration of economics and skills through our ESP Kids Club using banking, reading, writing, and technology to improve student academic and economic skills. Students also worked with a financial planner to develop a business and a plan for saving money during the month of February.
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Provided materials and support for implementation of Financial Economic sessions for the Upward Bound Program at the College of Charleston
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Provided over $26,000 in funding to support community programs
