RESOLUTION NO. 260330
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Sponsor: Councilmember Andrea Bough
RESOLUTION - Recognizing Financial Literacy Month in Kansas City and honoring Pathway Financial Education for its commitment to providing accessible financial education and advancing financial literacy in the community.
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WHEREAS, Financial Literacy Month has been observed annually since April 2004, with various organizations and institutions offering financial education resources and events to help individuals improve their financial literacy skills; and
WHEREAS, the National Financial Educators Council defines financial literacy as "possessing the skills and knowledge on financial matters to confidently take effective action that best fulfills an individual's personal, family, and global community goals;" and
WHEREAS, Pathway Financial Education is a local organization with a mission of providing individuals and families in under-resourced communities with equity and access to highly credentialed professionals having expertise in financial planning, tax, law, business management; and
WHEREAS; founded in 2020, Pathway Financial Education has grown from a grassroots program to a trusted community-based organization, delivering financial education and training to thousands of individuals, empowering high school students, adults, and small business owners with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to make informed financial decisions; and
WHEREAS, Pathway Financial Education is committed to scaling its impact by expanding partnerships with schools, financial institutions, and community organizations, while developing innovative programming that closes the wealth gap and builds generational wealth in Kansas City and beyond; and
WHEREAS, year-to-date, Pathway Financial Education has supported nearly 900 participants through curriculum delivered in schools, workshops with partner organizations and through individual engagements,...
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