Financial Empowerment Hubs & Community Gardens

Our mission and values revolve around neighbors learning together, developing together, and investing together so that our communities can flourish. Our initiatives aim to foster stability in the present and provide opportunities for future generations. Through education and active participation, we are driven to promote food access, economic self-sufficiency, and community unity.

Outcome Goals

• Set clear objectives for improving credit scores and reducing debt for 75% of participants.

• Provide practical resources and tools for financial management.

~ Providing practical resources and tools for financial management involves offering various advice, applications, and educational materials that can help individuals manage their finances effectively. Resources may include budgeting apps that help track expenses and income, financial planning courses that teach fundamental concepts of personal finance, investment tools that enable users to manage and grow their assets, as well as guides and articles that address topics like saving for retirement, understanding credit scores, and debt management strategies.

• Encourage engagement through interactive activities and discussions

• Establish follow-up sessions to track progress and provide ongoing support

1. Stock Market Simulation: Engage participants in a stock market game where they can buy and sell virtual stocks based on real market data.
2. Budgeting Workshops: Facilitate discussions on personal budgeting and financial planning strategies.
3. Investment Pitch Competition: Invite participants to prepare and present investment pitches for fictional startups.
4. Financial Literacy Quizzes: Conduct quizzes to test knowledge about financial terms, concepts, and history.
5. Retirement Planning Roundtables: Discuss strategies for retirement savings and long-term investment options.

Community Gardens

STEM Focus Areas

Biology

Engineering

• Prairie root system

• Carbon sequestration

• Urban drainage

• Soil systems

Mathematics

• Biodiversity measurement

• Growth cycles calculations

1400 Granville:

A Living STEM Laboratory

Empower your community with the beauty and benefits of residential green spaces! Join us for engaging gardening workshops where you can learn how to cultivate your own garden and gain access to fresh, organic produce right in your neighborhood. Discover the joys of gardening while also earning valuable skills through our teen garden stewardship jobs, which instill responsibility and environmental awareness in the next generation. Participate in our neighborhood cleanups to enhance community spirit and create a cleaner, greener environment for all.