Financial Literacy Proposal
COVER LETTER AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
I am honored to submit this proposal from the group within Rhd Central Office Philadelphia. At this time we would like for other members of the RHD family to join us in promoting Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities. We have recognized as well as embraced the ongoing initiative to promote independence amongst our disabled community. Our program will aid in this mission by incorporation a training module designed for our specific population and create a customizable budget plan for each Individual. Presently, the budget for this program is tentatively projected at $3,675.00. We would also like to collaborate with Credit Unions, Banks, other charitable organizations and other entities in providing donations. The National Financial Educators Council, an organization whose sole mission is to promote financial literacy is ready to aid in educating people with disabilities understand their finances. Currently, we are also seeking other avenues of support. This will be a great addition to the already amazing programs that are offered to our Individuals through RHD. The men and women of our residential facilities who suffer from mental illness through this project can empower themselves and live healthier lives as they are preparing to reintegrate back into community living.
Sincerely,
Client Funds Manager
Executive Summary Financial Literacy is a project designed to enhance the lives of the Individuals within Resources for Human Development as well as the broader community as a whole. Through a portfolio of a population specific curriculum we will engage each person in pre-assessment sessions, as well as equip each Individual with valuable financial management education, a customized budget plan and ultimately offer a system of recognition upon completion of the program. To ensure our program’s relevance and effectiveness, independent
I am honored to submit this proposal from the group within Rhd Central Office Philadelphia. At this time we would like for other members of the RHD family to join us in promoting Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities. We have recognized as well as embraced the ongoing initiative to promote independence amongst our disabled community. Our program will aid in this mission by incorporation a training module designed for our specific population and create a customizable budget plan for each Individual. Presently, the budget for this program is tentatively projected at $3,675.00. We would also like to collaborate with Credit Unions, Banks, other charitable organizations and other entities in providing donations. The National Financial Educators Council, an organization whose sole mission is to promote financial literacy is ready to aid in educating people with disabilities understand their finances. Currently, we are also seeking other avenues of support. This will be a great addition to the already amazing programs that are offered to our Individuals through RHD. The men and women of our residential facilities who suffer from mental illness through this project can empower themselves and live healthier lives as they are preparing to reintegrate back into community living.
Sincerely,
Client Funds Manager
Executive Summary Financial Literacy is a project designed to enhance the lives of the Individuals within Resources for Human Development as well as the broader community as a whole. Through a portfolio of a population specific curriculum we will engage each person in pre-assessment sessions, as well as equip each Individual with valuable financial management education, a customized budget plan and ultimately offer a system of recognition upon completion of the program. To ensure our program’s relevance and effectiveness, independent
References: VeShore Commercial Capital: Financial Educators Council.www.financialeducatorscouncil.org The National Bureau of Economic Research: NBER Reporter: Research Summary 2009. The Importance of Financial Literacy: A. Lusardi, Working Paper No. 14084, June 2008 President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy: 2008 Annual Report to the President