Pennies Make Sense

The goal of the 2007-2008 Tappee class project was to host a financial literacy project for members of the Austin community. The tappees began by raising funds to cover all event costs. This meant submitting funding applications to University groups, calling on local businesses for donations, and negotiating their own budget. They then worked with several groups around Austin to create a curriculum and find teachers. Once the event was ready, they created fliers which were distributed around Austin in grocery stores, churches, banks, and many other institutions. They plan to work with financial literacy groups in Austin to continue to promote good budgeting and smart financial planning.