Initiative for Inner City Youth
PROGRAMMING
FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP
The financial literacy workshop is offered during the 4 day annual change the game youth program. This unique workshop was developed to expand the knowledge of our youth towards financial responsibility. Through activities & speakers this workshop is fostered at helping our youth understand key financial concepts and information that they can carry throughout their lifetime.
FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM
Change the Game Has developed a unique program to expand the knowledge of our youth towards financial responsibility. This program is designed to prepare our youth for a secure financial future by helping them understand basic financial concepts such as:
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The importance of saving
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Basic banking services
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Developing a budget
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The importance of establishing and monitoring credit
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Avoid accumulating debt
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM
This program empowers our youth to make a difference in the community. Our youth will learn leadership skills, selflessness, and the significance of being involved in the community. This program was also designed to foster a life changing experience and for our youth to build meaningful relationships.
Service projects for this program includes
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Volunteering at shelters
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Restoring local parks
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Oganizing can and food drives
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Beach Clean-up
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Annual Volunteering Events (Change the Game's annual Easter Egg Hunt, Goodie Bag & Blanket Give Away)
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Entrepreneurial & Leadership Workshop
Our youth can volunteer to participate in any of the yearly service projects and will receive a certificate of completion for volunteer hours.