Diamond Credit Union, Tri County Area Federal Credit Union, and the Pennsylvania Credit Union Foundation sponsored a Financial Reality Fair at Pottstown High School
During the second annual Financial Reality Fair at Pottstown High School, approximately 150 students participated in this "hands on" budgeting experience to learn more about personal financial management in a one-day "real world" environment. In preparation for the Reality Fair, students chose a career and based on that education level, were provided with an in-depth budgeting sheet. This "real world" exercise had each student budget his or her money wisely to make ends meet for one month. Students were required to find a place to live, obtain transportation, buy a cell phone, and pay for food and other essentials, as they visited 18 booths to obtain goods and services needed in everyday life.� After visiting all of the booths, students balanced their budgets and reviewed their worksheet with a financial counselor.
John Faust, President/CEO of Diamond Credit Union and Andrew C. Pistoria, President/CEO of Tri County Area Federal Credit Union agreed that this event is a great example of credit unions working together to promote financial literacy. The team thanks the staff and students of Pottstown High School for welcoming both credit unions and making it a fantastic event.
The Reality Fair was coordinated by the marketing teams from Diamond Credit Union and Tri County Area Federal Credit Union, and made possible with guidance and materials from the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association Foundation.� Volunteers included employees from both Diamond Credit Union and Tri County Area Federal Credit Union, and a representative from Wrigley's Business Products and Services and L & J Cleaners.� Souvenir T-shirts for the students were donated by Wrigley's as well.
