Two Black Guys with Good Credit Co-host, Shaun Lynda, goes home to Canada to sit down this week with Rita Celli, host of CBC Radio show, Ontario Today, as part of their Debt Series. Hear from the brave callers and the fun, enlightening conversation that ensues. Listen to the full show here.
Financially CLEAN Makes Headlines! BLACK ENTERPRISE MAGAZINE Takes You Inside the Classroom
BLACK ENTERPRISE gives you a fly on wall the view of how Financially CLEAN takes a straight-talk, strategic approach to teaching young people the core financial principles they need to succeed.
Journalist, Robin White-Goode, joins the students of college mentorship access program, Boys Hope Girls Hope to see how Financially CLEAN teaches the concept of credit.
Journalist, Robin White-Goode had the opportunity to sit in on a class to see how, Co-Founder and Instructor, Shaun Lynda engages the students to learn complex financial concepts in a fun and interactive way using a delivery that is relatable to them.
Read the full article here to get an inside look.
“It is our goal to create a safe space for kids to talk about personal finance. When we see the students’ hands shooting up in the air, firing questions, initiating robust discussions, laughing and having a good time in the classroom, that’s when we know we are connecting and that’s when the magic happens!”
Chipotle and Financially CLEAN Invite Brooklyn to Eat for Change Today
On Tuesday June 13th, Chipotle Mexican Grille in Brooklyn on Myrtle Ave is partnering with Financially CLEAN to make early financial education accessible to under resourced high school students. 50% of proceeds from sales today will go to fund programming --giving Taco Tuesday a whole new meaning. See complete details below.
“Financially CLEAN has graduated close to 800 students in less than 2 years and with the help of organizations like Chipotle and the support of the community we hope to double that number next year.”
Dionne Nicholls, Program Director for CLEAN sharing financial life lessons with the students of PATH High School.
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!!
Financially CLEAN Launches GoFundMe Campaign
We're on a mission to see every child before the age of 18 taught financial literacy in the classroom before the apply for their first credit card.
Our goal is to raise $1, 000, 000 by December 31st, 2017.
Are you with us!!! We can do this. The next generation deserves this.
To donate or to become a corporate sponsor click here.
Your partnership with CLEAN is the solution to the financial illiteracy crisis we face in this country. With your help, we can raise awareness and eradicate issues like poor credit, rising debt levels and early bankruptcy filings by providing our youth with the financial tools for success.
We also have lots of exciting events in the works....stay tuned!
We can't thank you enough.
--Dionne & Shaun
Co-Founders
#LiveFinanciallyCLEAN