| YWCA Maricopa County Offers Financial Literacy Program for Women |
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New YWCA Economic Advancement Program Serves Valley Women Dana Campbell Saylor, chief executive knowledge necessary to ensure fiscal literacy, economic sustainability, and financial equality. This program supports the YWCA Maricopa County's mission of empowering women by implementing inspiring educational programming which encourages women to take proactive steps to secure financial sustainability for themselves and their families," said Saylor. The first nine-week curriculum covers Money for Life, Money Math, Money Basics, Credit in a Money World, Savings Basics, Insurance and Risk Management, Becoming an Investor, and Achieving Financial Security. In addition, one volunteer speaker, a highly experienced financial professional, for each week will join the class discussion and talk about financial matters relating to that week's topic. The YWCA Wi$eUp Financial Literacy Program is one of three programs designed to promote the YWCA Maricopa County Economic Advancement Program. The YWCA Economic Advancement Program (YEAP) of the YWCA Maricopa County seeks to serve its mission of empowering women and eliminating discrimination by fostering proactive educational programs and community collaborations focused on creating positive systemic change addressing wage equality. Aligned with the YWCA Maricopa County's mission, YEAP serves to promote women's growth through educational programming and advocacy that develops peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people. "We know that nationally, women earn 77 cents for every dollar earned by a man; thus, resulting in a lower gross income for single income and dual income families alike," said Saylor. "Over a lifetime, women can expect to loose from $700,000 to $2 million dollars. These lost funds mean women have less for child care, general health care, housing costs, education and significant other care necessities." Classes begin March 19, 2008 and are held weekly. For nine-weeks, students will meet on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Classes will be held at the YWCA Maricopa County and cost $65.00 per nine-week session. This price includes all 9 classes, financial planning toolkit, refreshments and the YWCA Wi$eUp Handbook. To register or for more information on the YWCA Wi$eUp Financial Literacy classes, visit www.ywcaaz.org <http://www.ywcaaz.org/> , or by calling (602)258-0990. Invest $65 in YOUR financial future and experience the return on your investment! About YWCA Maricopa County The YWCA Maricopa County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has served the Phoenix metropolitan area since 1912. The YWCA improves the quality of community life by promoting racial justice and economic advancement of women. The YWCA provides essential services to disabled adults, abused and homeless women, children, seniors, as well as those seeking respect in a multicultural community. The YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women's organization worldwide with more than 25 million members in 122 countries, including 2 million members in 300 local associations in the United States. For more information on Maricopa County's YWCA visit www.ywcaaz.org <http://www.ywca.org/maricopacounty> or call (602)258-0990. # # # |
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