We have been successfully using the Ramsey Financial Peace University curriculum to teach financial literacy to the most under served and needy in the Fort Wayne / Allen County Indiana geography. The curriculum has been very well received by participants at our agency and we are ready for the next big step: providing the curriculum and training to other area organizations so that they can in turn take it to their clients.
Other area agencies are joining the effort
Several local organizations have come forward to participate with us in teaching this important life skill to get people off of welfare by effectively teaching them how to take responsibility for their own finances, some of these agencies provide major financial safety net and would require training in this curriculum as a condition of receiving aid. This is proven curriculum that will make a lasting improvement in our community.
There is one tinsey, little, problem
When we purchased the curriculum we did not know that it contained faith based elements: it is inappropriate for some organizations. After some research I have found there is a secular / corporate version of the same method which would be exactly what is needed, for less cost than the .FPU curriculum. For 100 students / staff it will cost us $3,000 total. We would like to raise this needed $3,000 to buy enough units to equip all interested area government agencies and public charities with the curriculum as quickly as possible.
Also, if anyone would like to buy the FPU Membership Kits that we presently have to help fund the secular curriculum come see me – 20 FPU Membership Kits are available for $93 each ($1,860) at this time. The proceeds will be used to purchase the secular materials.
How you can help
The curriculum works. If it is deployed across the Fort Wayne area it will significantly reduce the number of people on public assistance. Other agencies are ready to start if we can provide them with the needed materials. We just need the money to buy the secular version of this proven curriculum.
If you or someone you know would be willing to help, please send your donation to: Adult Life Training, Inc., 3301 E COLISEUM BLVD, RM 136, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 or use the PayPal button at the top of each of our web pages. Donations to Adult Life Training, Inc. are tax deductible under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. See our IRS Tax Determination Letter at http://alt-fw.org/tax-info/determination-letter-short.pdf.
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