Metropolitan Atlanta’s Concerned Black Clergy is encouraging all to take part in a free workshop to “Get Financially Fit.”
The workshop will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Greater Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Hapeville, Ga. The first 30 adults who register and complete the course for the first time will receive a $25 gift certificate. Breakfast and lunch will also be served and child care will be provided.
“This is a way to get the next year off on a sound footing and actually improve your life,” Concerned Black Clergy president Rev. Frank Brown saaid in a statement to press. “This workshop, in partnership with Wells Fargo, is a great way to get started in the right financial direction.”
New to this workshop will be a session on student loans and financing higher education.
Other sessions will cover the following topics:
- Credit scores and credit reports and how to make them better.
- How to prevent foreclosures.
- The basics of home buying as the housing market improves.
- Getting ready for retirement.
- The basics of banking and how to prevent identity theft.
“We are delighted to welcome everyone to this important session at our church,” adds Rev. Dr. James Pullin, pastor of Greater Mt. Pleasant. “The needs in our community continue to be great.”
Registration is strongly encouraged; however, walk-ins are welcome. Register at www.concernedblackclergy.org or by calling (404) 755-4900.
