Program areas at Alabama One Aspire Foundation
Scholarship programs: the Foundation sponsors several scholarship programs to help members of the community pursue their educational dreams. Some of these are facilitated through various local higher education institutions, and can be applied for on those institutions websites. Others can be applied for directly at aocu. All checks are written directly to the institutions and mailed to the students. In 2022, scholarships totalling $25,964 were issued under this program.
The Alabama One Aspire Foundation's golf tournament is purposed to fundraise for children's education, community empowerment, and financial wellness. All proceeds from the event will power our outreach efforts and expand our impact.
Bridgebuilders conference: brings together community leaders to discuss ways to improve the community with financial wellness in education.
Financial wellness & school events: financial discussions with various high schools and elementary schools
Family$aves: designed to elevate the entire family through the completion of financial wellness and personal growth modules. The program will match each family with a mentor and offers monthly classes & workshops. Family$aves features a point-based system to reinforce the program's values and provides additional opportunities to attend seminars and earn financial incentives.
Donations to other organizations: the Foundation also makes donations to other organizations who are partnering with the Foundation in its mission. In 2022, this resulted in a donations of $5,633 to various organizations including american red cross.
Fintalk academy: the Foundation's collective effort to expand our reach with diverse events and programs. The Foundation hopes that with adequate financial literacy, healthier family relationships are cultivated, stronger communities are bonded, and our overall economy is enhanced.fintalk podcast is a weekly podcast, hosted by jacquie johnson, designed to give listeners tools needed to maximize financial opportunities and achieve financial success.