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Suzy Hrabovsky
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CEED Receives Grant from the Women’s Giving Circle of Cumberland County

To Enhance Financial Literacy for Community

FAYETTEVILLE, NC, Month, Day) –   The Center for Economic Empowerment and Development (CEED) is proud to announce the receipt of a generous grant from the Women's Giving Circle of Cumberland County, a fund of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. This funding will enable CEED to expand its financial literacy program, focusing on women and children, to create systemic change in the lives of families in our community. 

CEED is dedicated to empowering women and the disadvantaged in our community  through financial literacy education and small business entrepreneurial training. Our team is currently attending over 60 hours of training to become Certified Financial Educators. This certification ensures that our staff can provide high-quality financial literacy education tailored to the needs of our diverse community. Not only will our team become certified, but will need to remain certified by maintaining updated certifications and training throughout the year. This means the community will receive accredited training by certified professionals. 

The Women's Giving Circle of Cumberland County is strategic in supporting programs that directly impact women and children, making this partnership a perfect match. For over a year, CEED has been conducting a pilot financial literacy program accessing the needs and desires of the community. What we found was that we needed a better program that could address the needs of the community and track outcomes. The grant from the Women’s Giving Circle of Cumberland County has provided the funding required to begin this next phase of program development. 

"We are excited to receive this grant from the Women's Giving Circle of Cumberland County," said Suzy Hrabovsky, Executive Director at CEED. "This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to empower women through education. We believe that financial literacy is a crucial skill for economic empowerment. The support of the Women's Giving Circle, helps us continue to assist women gain the knowledge and confidence they need to take control of their financial futures. With this support, we can build a robust financial literacy program that truly meets the needs of our community." 

The financial literacy program is being developed with direct input from the community. CEED is sending out surveys to gather feedback from community partners and residents, ensuring that the program is tailored to meet their specific needs. 

We ask that individuals give us their ideas about what they want in a financial literacy program by filling out the survey here: COMMUNITY SURVEY https://forms.ceedfay.org/gpfls

We also need feedback from local community partners, so if your organization or business would like to give feedback on the needs of your employees, residents, participants of other programs, please use the following link: PARTNER SURVEY https://forms.ceedfay.org/cpfls

This collaborative approach will help create a program that is not only educational but also practical and relevant to the participants' everyday lives.

About CEED (Center for Economic Empowerment and Development):

CEED is dedicated to promoting economic empowerment and development in communities. By offering comprehensive programs and initiatives, CEED aims to equip individuals with the skills and resources needed to excel in their professional endeavors. To learn more, visit www.ceednc.org.

About Women's Business Center of Fayetteville:

The Women's Business Center of Fayetteville is a dedicated organization focused on empowering women entrepreneurs and providing them with the resources, training, and support they need to succeed in the business world. By offering comprehensive programs and events, the center aims to foster economic growth and promote self-sufficiency in the community. To learn more, visit www.wbcfay.org.

About The Women’s Giving Circle of Cumberland County