STAFF REPORT
FRANKLIN
Lambda Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. will present its Financial Literacy Day on Monday, Jan. 16, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in J.P. King Jr. Middle School, 501 Charles St.
Mark Johnson, vice president of SunTrust Bank, will be the plenary speaker. Attendees will have an opportunity to gain information on budgeting and debt management, home ownership and how to pay for college.
In addition, there will be an interactive financial literacy workshop for children 6-12 years of age.
Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Family Strengthening Program will target critical issues facing many families, including lack of food, shelter and financial means.
The Fiscal Responsibility Program will be initiated as members work with partner organizations and families to help increase their understanding of budgeting, basic financial planning and benefits of home ownership.
This event is free to to the public of all ages.
For more information, call 403-4528.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. was established on the campus of Howard University on Jan. 15, 1908.