Success StoryMoney Sense for Women



Money Sense for Women

Author: Tiffany Bolinger

Planning Unit: Christian County CES

Major Program: Securing Financial Stability (general)

Plan of Work: Foster individual and family stability, resiliency and fincial well-being across the life span.

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

Finances can be a major life stressor that effects personal and family health and well-being. The poverty rate in Christian County being at 23.7% is a major concern. Money Sense for Women is a free financial forum, sponsored by the Christian County Cooperative Extension Service and other community partners, helping to increase women’s awareness of financial issues. This year the 11th Annual Event was held with the theme: Christmas in July. During the forum 85 participants were educated on the following topics:

•Unique Uses for Canning Jars: Christmas Edition 

•Budgeting for Christmas

•Holiday Happenings in Hoptown

Participants were also provided a free lunch and door prizes were given out. According to a post event evaluation, 96% felt that their knowledge on the topics presented was increased. More than 76% reported that they have attended two or more years of the forum. An overwhelming 100% of those participating in their second or greater forum stated that they have used information from previous forums to make more positive financial decisions. Several of the participants made comments that the forum was “very informative”, “enjoyable” and “the best one yet!” When asked about the value of the forum 98% of the participants stated that it should continue to be an annual event.






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