This week the Making Afterschool Cool podcast topic is teaching youth financial literacy. Today’s guest, Lonnie R Mathews, is the Chairman and Executive Director of Alliance Financial Ministries, a non-profit financial literacy company.

In this episode, you will learn more about:

What is Financial Literacy, and how did you begin offering workshops to youth

How were you able to continue to provide services during the COVID pandemic

What are the benefits of financial literacy programs for kids, parents, and the school campus

How do you envision future program or services  

Guest

Lonnie is a Financial author who has degrees in finance and accounting. He is a financial analyst and is an authority on personal finance and the process of getting out of debt. In 2002, Lonnie co-founded Alliance Financial Ministries. This company aims to provide individuals with the education and tools necessary to make sound financial decisions. Alliance Financial provides seminars, motivational tapes, motivational materials, and workshops nationally.

 Resources

Alliance Financial Ministries

https://financialministries.org/

Harris County Department of Education

https://www.hcde-texas.org/

Case For Kids

https://www.hcde-texas.org/Page/17