BrightStar Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in south Florida, in partnership with the City of Pembroke Pines, held its 2
nd annual free Financial Fitness Fair for the community on
Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Walter C. Young Middle School, 901 NW 129th Avenue, Pembroke Pines for high school students, residents and their families, as well as small business owners. About 200 people attended, and each was given the opportunity to get educated about how to start a healthier financial future.
Activities included a Meet and Greet with Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis and sportscaster Jimmy Cefalo, financial literacy and educational seminars, more than two-dozen vendor tables with businesses from the local community, music, giveaways and free pizza from Papa Johns.
The financial literacy seminars were aimed at helping individuals and families take control of their finances, reduce personal losses, reach their goals and maintain their personal financial well-being.
Photo: Walter C. Young Middle School Finance Club posing with BrightStar mascot Cosmo
BrightStar Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in south Florida, in partnership with the City of Pembroke Pines, held its 2nd annual free Financial Fitness Fair for the community on Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Walter C. Young Middle School, 901 NW 129th Avenue, Pembroke Pines for high school students, residents and their families, as well as small business owners. About 200 people attended, and each was given the opportunity to get educated about how to start a healthier financial future.
Activities included a Meet and Greet with Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis and sportscaster Jimmy Cefalo, financial literacy and educational seminars, more than two-dozen vendor tables with businesses from the local community, music, giveaways and free pizza from Papa Johns. The financial literacy seminars were aimed at helping individuals and families take control of their finances, reduce personal losses, reach their goals and maintain their personal financial well-being.
Photo: Walter C. Young Middle School Finance Club posing with BrightStar mascot Cosmo