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Oklahoma Jump$tart Coalition

for Personal Financial Literacy

Jump$tart Your Money Week is sponsored by the Oklahoma Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. Organized in 2004 as an independent nonprofit organization, the Oklahoma Jump$tart Coalition brings together over 65 organizations from across the state to strengthen the financial knowledge and skills of all Oklahomans.

The Oklahoma Jump$tart Coalition is a proud affiliate of the National Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. The National Jump$tart Coalition, based in Washington, D.C., was first convened in 1995 and consists of over 200 organizations committed to improving the financial literacy of America's youth. For more information, visit their website at www.jumpstart.org.

Following is additional information about the Oklahoma Jump$tart Coalition.

Vision

To make a positive difference in the future of Oklahoma families by helping youth and adults improve their financial well-being.

Mission

Educate and empower youth and adults with the information and resources necessary to make informed financial decisions.

Goals

Goal 1: Increase financial literacy for all Oklahoma citizens.

Promote financial literacy for all Oklahomans, both youth and adults. Support the integration of personal finance education into existing math curriculum standards in grades K-12. Promote professional development in financial literacy for Oklahoma educators based on the Jump$tart National Standards in Personal Finance

Goal 2: Increase public awareness of the need for greater financial literacy.

Publicize the benefits of making smart money choices and being a savvy consumer. Initiate a statewide campaign to increase the financial decision-making skills of all Oklahomans.

Goal 3: Promote business, government and community involvement in the activities and programs of the Oklahoma Jump$tart Coalition.

Encourage other entities with similar missions to participate. Seek appropriate partners for future activities.

Goal 4: Assist partners in their financial literacy efforts.

Promote communication and cooperation among Oklahoma Coalition members. Strengthen the Coalition by assisting others in promoting financial literacy.

Contact

Jennifer Wallis

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central Oklahoma

President, Oklahoma Jump$tart

Phone: (405) 384-3472     Email: jwallis@cccsok.org

www.jumpstart.org