Asset Building Programs
Family Financial Fitness
The Asset Building Programs Department of Mount Hope Housing Company, Inc., is constantly seeking new ways to expand its outreach in the community, specifically Bronx Community Districts Four and Five. To this end, Asset Building Programs inaugurated its newest initiative, the Family Financial Fitness program in fall 2005. Family Financial Fitness (FFF) will strengthen the economic and relationship stability of participating families by enhancing their financial and communication skills through cooperative learning in the areas of money management, goal-setting, and decision-making.
Ongoing research by Asset Building Programs staff has revealed the link between financial strain and family turmoil, specifically in low income families. The FFF program is built on the assumption that families who act as an efficient economic unit are more likely to have better relationships and contribute to the community. Therefore, the program seeks to integrate elements of relationship skills and financial education for all ages within the family. The end goal is families whose stress level have been reduced through economic empowerment and strengthened relationships. Children who are exposed to the concepts of money management at an early age are more likely to make economically effective decisions as they grow. Parents who are able to share financial goals with their children will be able to set economic boundaries for the whole family in a more effective way. Healthy families create a solid foundation for healthy communities.
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Money Savvy Generation is a proud sponsor of FFF. For more information on their company and their products, visit them at www.msgen.com.
Contact
Attn: Brenda D Jones
2001 Morris Ave.
Basement
Bronx, NY 10453
Donations for FFF
Family Financial Fitness is now seeking donations to broaden the scope of and enhance the children’s section of its curriculum. Financial games will help the young participants in the program apply what they have learned and experience the benefits of that new knowledge. Here are a few examples of educational financial games and where the games can be found:
www.educationallearninggames.com
Student Money Set, Pay Day, The Allowance Game, The Big Deal Money Game, Grocery Cart Game, The Budget Game, Money Bags, Bank Account Game, Discount Money Game, Money Bingo Game, Department Store Money Game, Shopping Spree Game, Let’s Go Shopping Game, Little Spender Money Math Game, Decisions Stock Market Money Game
Contact Info: Next Generation Training, Inc.
EducationalLearningGames.com
1804 Nebraska Ave.
Palm Harbor, FL 34683, U.S.A.
Phone: (727) 786-4850
Fax: (727) 786-4785
Customer Service: info@EducationalLearningGames.com
Toys R Us
Cash Flow for Kids, Cash Flow 101, Stock Rush, Wall Street Spin, Primary Money Chase, Allowance: A Consumer Math Game, Purchase: A Consumer Math Game, Money Tray
We are also seeking donations to be used in the children’s reward program. Every week a child attends, they receive one FFF dollar. They are then able to use those dollars to “purchase” a reward. The more FFF dollars they save, the greater their reward will be. Here are some examples of rewards:
Gift Certificates for $10 or $20, Kids Movies, Kids Computer Software, Small Children’s Toys, Stuffed Animals
If you would like to make a donation, you can send it to or bring it by the following address:
Mount Hope Housing Company, Inc.
Attn: Brooke Winfrey
2001 Morris Ave.
Basement
Bronx, NY 10453
If you would like more information, send an email to Brenda_Jones@mounthopehousing.org or call 718-299-7177, ext. 27. Thank you.