Securing Financial Stability (general)Major Program

7375

Total Hours

Contributed.

47029

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

293

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

6963

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of those who gained knowledge related to financial management

9840

Number of individuals who gained knowledge on how to manage/address current economic events facing myself (as an individual), my family, business or farming operation

4684

Number of those who reported being better able to recognize employment opportunities in today’s workforce

1875

Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision (regarding credit, budgeting, savings, and debt)

3431

Number of those who have successfully completed financial management and/or career readiness programs that will help me set future goals

3193

Number who reported increased or maintaining savings or a long term investment/financial plan

1436

Number of those who made informed financial decisions regarding their business/farming operation

1163

Number of individuals who implemented strategies to avoid breaches in personal or financial security

1595

Number of those reporting that their county/community has enhanced its local economic base by creating new or improving existing small businesses

214

Number of individuals who reported that their county/community has implemented strategies to promote vibrant downtowns

482

Number of those reporting that their county/community has become more successful at diversifying its economic base including manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, and the service sector

153

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