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IN OUR COMMUNITY Gamma Theta Omega

Build Our Economic Wealth Initiative serves as one of the six (6) program initiatives under the administration of Supreme Basileus Reed, with the goal of serving, educating and assisting both our youth and adult individuals of our under served black and brown communities. The areas of focus include increasing Financial Literacy and Financial Wellness, Supporting Women Entrepreneurs and Collectively leveraging our buying power, spending our dollars with Black-owned businesses.

In keeping with our focus on increased financial literacy and generational wealth, GTO Economic Wealth Committee executed a series of three (3) one-hour Financial Literacy Workshops comprised of one hundred five (105) 5th grade elementary students. The on-site sessions were hosted on May 17th and May 18th, at Broward and B. C. Graham Schools, facilitated by Sorors Cassandra Boothe and Blanche Turner with a virtual session held with the 5th grade students of Edison Elementary. Gamma Theta Omega Chapter Basileus, Madam Tangela D. DuPree captured the student’s attention with a warm and rousing virtual greeting. William Cross, author of The Rich PRE-TEEN, followed with an amazing presentation on a “Fundamental Guide to Financial Literacy.” William engaged the students in an informative and interactive session, enhancing the younger generations understanding of Money…Saving, Investing, Assets vs Liabilities and Credit. Major highlights of the workshop included the students completing a written budget and receiving a copy of Williams’ book, The Rich PRE-TEEN-Young & Wealthy Handbook to further enhance the student’s knowledge of money, how it works and how to generate wealth at an early age. The workshops concluded with spirited closing remarks presented virtually by Madam 1st Vice President, Monique Slater. Lastly, as committee chairman, I extend a gratitude of sisterly appreciation to committee member, Soror Cassandra Boothe and our leadership team for their participation!
In Sisterly Service,
Soror Blanche A. Turner


