Lafayette 148 NY x Financially Clean Fundraiser Roundup

Our first fundraiser of the year was held this past April during Financial Literacy Awareness Month at the 8th floor concept store of Lafayette 148 NY, a women’s clothing brand based in New York City. As part of the collaborative event, Lafayette 148 NY provided a 10% discount on their spring collection with a portion of the proceeds designated for Financially CLEAN programming and outreach.  

Lafayette 148 NY and Financially CLEAN come together for a magical night!

Guests were treated to a warm atmosphere of networking, delectable bites, and heartfelt speeches by co-founders Shaun Lynda and Dionne Nicholls as well as those who have been impacted positively by Financially CLEAN’s educational teaching. In addition, co-chairs Sheila Brandenburg and her daughter showcase the latest Lafayette 148 NY fashions and mingle with guests. 

Financially CLEAN is appreciative of the support of the attendees, co-hosts and Lafayette 148 NY. 

It's Giving Tuesday! Help Support Early Financial Education

Financially CLEAN, is a financial literacy youth program designed to teach high school and college students how to manage, grow and protect their money in a fun, interactive way.

According to a 2014 study by JumpStart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, 95% of high school seniors and 75% of graduating college students in the United States are financially illiterate.

You can join the movement by becoming a volunteer or by giving a donation to help ensure that financial education is a permanent part of the school curriculum, so that every child is financially literate before they apply for their first credit card.

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Financially CLEAN is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.
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Canada is Living Financially CLEAN -- Congratulations to our Ottawa University Graduating Class November 2016

The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa is pushing the envelope to ensure their students are not only equipped with a good education but the soft skills necessary to succeed in this competitive world we live in. Financially CLEAN is proud to have been part of this important initiative.  

Kicking things off with a live podcast taping of our financial show, TWO BLACK GUYS WITH GOOD CREDIT and a 4-week workshop series. We saw students become more empowered in what they considered a safe space to talk about personal finance.  Such a humbling and rewarding experience for all. 

The Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences was on hand for the graduation ceremony to distribute their certificates of completion so they can now officially say the are, "Living Financially CLEAN!"

Graduating Class November 2016

Dionne Nicholls, Program Director of Financially CLEAN along with Shaun Lynda, Co-Founder and Dean Merette, Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences at University of Ottawa.

Financially CLEAN Cheers on NYC Marathoners and the Importance of Early Financial Education

It was a great day for Financially CLEAN to be out in the community cheering our marathoners and the importance of financial literacy in the classroom. Thank you to all our volunteers who came out and our sponsors who helped us spread the word! We could not have pulled it off without you. Special thanks to Diego the Financially CLEAN mascot!

We appreciate the support of our corporate sponsors: Mekelburgs, TD Bank, Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn,  t-shirts and brochures provided by Comik Ink.

Financially CLEAN Dream Team!

Financially CLEAN Early Financial Literacy Community Awareness Event! Nov 6th...Brooklyn Stand Up!

Family, Friends, Colleagues and those in the community that just believe it is important to teach financial literacy in the classroom, COME and JOIN us to spread the word and raise funds for the cause!  We know what happens when you bring positive, passionate people together for a good cause...CHANGE!

Click here to RSVP for FREE.

For this event, our goal is to get 500 signatures for our petition to see financial literacy become a permanent part of the school curriculum.  

We're looking for your help to:
canvas the neighborhood
ignite the conversation
distribute brochures
get signatures
recruit more volunteers for the next one!

OR just pass through to say hello!

There will be HOT CHOCOLATE and POPCORN for sale!  LIVE FINANCIALLY CLEAN wristbands available for just $2.00.  All proceeds will go to support early financial education.
RSVP early to receive your FREE Financially CLEAN T-shirt! *While supplies last.

Dress warm and wear comfortable shoes!
NYC Marathon is on that day so mass transit is recommended. We'll be located along the route so you can cheer on the runners too!
Bring friends, family, kids, your colleagues and let's not forget to have FUN!!