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04/13/2013

When most of us think of April, the dreaded tax day comes to mind, or perhaps April Fool’s Day. However, most Americans are not aware that President Obama has officially declared April “National Financial Literacy Month”.
The Houston Midtown Chapter of the Society for Financial Awareness and the Harris County Public Library have partnered during Houston Money week to bring free financial literacy workshops to Houstonians. On April 13th,  Christopher Hensley, President of the Houston Midtown Chapter of SOFA, will host two workshops at the Parker Williams branch of the Harris County Public Library, located at 10851 Scarsdale Blvd, Houston, TX 77089. “Getting Fiscally Fit” will take place from 1:00-2:00 p.m. and “College Planning” will take place from 2:00-3:00 p.m.  
“I'm excited to be partnering with the Harris County Public Library to bring financial literacy workshops to Houstonians during Houston Money Week. “ Getting Fiscally Fit” and “College Planning” are topics that should be important to almost everyone. Our goal at these seminars is to provide information to help prevent people from making costly mistakes. While many Americans are struggling and living paycheck to paycheck, SOFA is diligently working to eliminate financial literacy, one community at a time."  said Christopher Hensley, president of the Houston Midtown chapter of the Society for Financial Awareness.
Harris County Public Library Literacy Coordinator, Steve Zach commented, “There are so many areas in which finances can affect us. Some of these are very complex and most of us have gaps in understanding some of these issues. Small changes in habits can also make a difference in the long run. Money Week brings a wide variety of experts together in credit, investing, savings, home buying, college planning, and so many other areas and helps focus attention on what a difference awareness of the issues involved can make for us in our own lives."
The workshops are free and open to public but you can register in advance by going to http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3090887929. In addition, SOFA will be hosting numerous financial education workshops at companies and organizations throughout Houston and the surrounding areas in support of financial literacy month. If you would like SOFA to host a workshop at your company or if you would like more information about this event please visit www.houstonmidtownsofa.org or contact Christopher Hensley, SOFA’s president, at 832-231-9697.
With financial literacy month being celebrated nationally during April, SOFA is working to provide speakers and their free educational seminars to every American community. The Society for Financial Awareness is a national nonprofit educational speaker’s bureau aiming to provide financial education to businesses, places of worship, civic organizations, city and federal governments, as well as other nonprofit organizations.​

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03/27/2013

Sofa on the Radio- KPFT 90.1 Open Journal Christopher Henlsey w/ Tammy Mermelstein from Skills for Living discussing Financial Literacy and Houston Money Week  Click Here to Listen

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09/16/2012

State Representative Carol Alvarado and Local Financial Advisor and SOFA President Chris Hensley Join Forces to Fight Financial Illiteracy

The Houston Midtown chapter of the Society for Financial Awareness (S.O.F.A.) announced today that State Representative Carol Alvarado will team up with S.O.F.A. President Christopher Hensley to deliver a powerful message on fighting financial illiteracy to Houstonians.

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The seminar will take place this Saturday, September 22nd from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Learning Hub Auditorium at the Houston Community College Southeast Campus, located at 6815 Rustic Ave, Houston, TX 77087.

The Financial Education Seminar, titled “Getting Fiscally Fit/College Planning” aims to educate Houstonians on financial planning and cash management.  Some of the highlights of the talk will be:  basic principles of cash management, accumulating wealth, locating & maximizing discretionary income, how to address the high cost of college and the new Educational IRA.  The seminar is free and open to the public.

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Representative Alvarado states, "Many families are facing challenging times in regards to their financial security. It is important that individuals are provided the proper tools and resources to manage their own finances and prepare for the future. This workshop will help ensure attendees leave with a basic financial understanding that they can apply to their personal situations. It is never too late to become fiscally fit. "

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This event is open to the public. For a flyer click here.

 

04/12/2012

SOFA Member Chris Hensley Receives Certificate of Recognition on Behalf of SOFA and the Texas Council on Economic Education

 

Christopher Hensley President of the Houston Midtown Chapter of SOFA received a Certificate of Recognition from the City of Houston Controllers Office on SOFA’s behalf. SOFA and its partners announced the beginning of a fundraiser of which the proceeds will be donated to a local HISD school.

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(PRWEB) April 12, 2012

Christopher and SOFA hosted a luncheon on April 5th with the Texas Council on Economic Education with the goal to provide Financial Literacy courses for the students, parents, teachers and faculty of the local area school. The lunch was a great success and the following speakers were present:

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Steph DeWageneer Director of Creative Sales Comedysportz / Professional Speaker emceed the  luncheon,  Christopher Hensley President of the Houston Midtown chapter of the Society for Financial Awareness, Houston City Council Member – Melissa Noriega ,Laura Ewing President of the Texas Council on Economic Education, Shelley Leavitt Nadel Director of Membership Retention and Development for the Women’s Energy Network, Shirley Brooks Vice President Operations East Texas Region for ACCION, and Alex Obregon with Houston Controllers Office and Bank of Houston.

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With Financial Literacy Month being celebrated across the country for the month of April, SOFA is working to get its speakers and their free educational workshops into the hands of every American around the country.

The Society for Financial Awareness is a national non-profit educational speaker's bureau that provides financial education to businesses, places of worship, civic organizations, city and federal governments, as well as other non-profit organizations. SOFA's mission is to end financial illiteracy, one community at a time, by conducting financial education workshops across the country.

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03/28/2012

Women’s Energy Network Joins “Financial Literacy- From the Boardroom to the Classroom” Luncheon

The Houston Midtown chapter of the Society for Financial Awareness (S.O.F.A.) welcomes WEN as their newest partner.
Houston, TX (PRWEB) March 28, 2012  The Houston Midtown chapter of the Society for Financial Awareness (S.O.F.A) announced today that Women’s Energy Network (WEN) has partnered for the April 5th Financial Literacyevent at The United Way, located at 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, Texas 77007. The luncheon's topic is "Financial Literacy: From the Boardroom to the Classroom". Shelley L.  Nadel, WEN Director of Membership Retention and Development for Women in Energy Network will be presenting at the luncheon.

S.O.F.A has teamed up with the Texas Council on Economic Education, Money Management International, FamilyMint.Com, Office of the City Controller, Bank on Houston, ComedySportz, ACCION and WEN  to bring financial education courses to Houston area classrooms.

Lori McDowell, 2012 WEN President, commented that, "As the premier professional group dedicated to supporting women in the energy industry, one of WEN's priorities is helping our 1,000 plus members advance in their careers.  Just as education and training are necessary to move ahead in the complex world of energy, so too is financial literacy critical for our members to achieve personal and professional success for themselves and their families.  We are pleased to partner with SOFA and help inspire women of all ages take control of their financial future."

"The purpose of the luncheon is to formally announce our fund raising campaign, during which we will collect funds to be donated to select Houston schools. In conjunction with our donation, we will be providing financial education classes at the schools for faculty, students and parents," said Christopher Hensley, S.O.F.A.'s President.

The luncheon is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Donations are suggested and corporate sponsors are needed. In addition, S.O.F.A will be hosting numerous financial education workshops at companies throughout the Houston and surrounding areas, in support of Financial Literacy Month.

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03/16/2012- Sometimes Money Can be a Laughing Matter

The Houston Midtown chapter of the Society for Financial Awareness announced today that comedian and professional speaker Steph Dewaegeneer has come on board as the Mistress of Ceremonies for the April 5th Financial Literacy event at The United Way, located at 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, Texas 77007. The luncheon's topic is "Financial Literacy: From the Boardroom to the Classroom".

S.O.F.A has teamed up with the Texas Council on Economic Education, Money Management International, FamilyMint.Com, The City of Houston and ComedySportz to bring financial education courses to Houston area classrooms.

“I’ve been a professional improv comedian for over 20-years. During the 10-years I lived and worked in Chicago, I was always impressed with the financial professionals who would reach out to the performing arts community to share their knowledge and teach practical money management skills. We creative types aren’t always ‘numbers people’ and don’t always think past our next ‘gig’. Educating people about good sense, dollars & cents, and a terrific organization like S.O.F.A. proves that talent comes in many shapes, and isn’t just limited to the stage,” said Dewaegeneer.​

"The purpose of the luncheon is to formally announce our fund raising campaign, during which we will collect funds to be donated to select Houston schools. In conjunction with our donation, we will be providing financial education classes at the schools for faculty, students and parents," said Christopher Hensley, S.O.F.A.'s President.

The luncheon is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Donations are suggested and corporate sponsors are needed. In addition, S.O.F.A will be hosting numerous financial education workshops at companies throughout the Houston and surrounding areas, in support of Financial Literacy Month.

 

03/04/2012- The Society for Financial Awareness Brings Financial Literacy to Houston Classrooms

The Houston Midtown chapter of the Society for Financial Awareness announced today that it will host a luncheon during Financial Literacy Month, on April 5th at The United Way, located at 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, Texas 77007. The luncheon's topic is "Financial Literacy- From the Boardroom to the Classroom".

S.O.F.A has teamed up with the Texas Council on Economic Education, Money Management International and FamilyMint.Com to bring financial education courses to Houston area classrooms.

"The purpose of the luncheon is to formally announce our fund raising campaign, during which we will collect funds to be donated to select Houston schools. In conjunction with our donation, we will be providing financial education classes at the schools for faculty, students and parents," said Christopher Hensley, S.O.F.A.'s President.

The luncheon is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Donations are suggested and corporate sponsors are needed. In addition, S.O.F.A will be hosting numerous financial education workshops at companies throughout the Houston and surrounding areas, in support of Financial Literacy Month.

If you would like S.O.F.A. to host a workshop at your company or if you would like more information about this event, please visit www.houstonmidtownsofa.bbnow.org, or contact Christopher Hensley, S.O.F.A's President, at (832) 231-9697.

02/22/2012- KPFT 90.1 FM Open Journal

On 02/22/2012, Christopher Hensley from the Houston Midtown chapter of The Society for Financial Awareness and Jim Chilton CEO and founding member Of SOFA will be on KPFT Open Journal to promote the upcoming Financial Literacy Month in April.

Click Here To Listen To The Interview!

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02/01/2012- Financial Literacy Month National Kickoff

The Society For Financial Awareness is a Non-Profit Educational Speaker’s Bureau that provides speakers nationally for businesses, churches, synagogues, civic organizations, city and county governments as well as other non-profit organizations. SOFA's mission is to end financial illiteracy one community at a time, by conducting generic financial education workshops across the country.

The Society For Financial Awareness announces its official kick-off to launching this years"Celebrate Financial Literacy" Campaign. As of March 2011, United States President, Barack Obama declared April as National Financial Literacy Month. With many Americans in a serious state of financial instability, SOFA is running a national campaign to spread awareness of financial literacy month and arm every community with valuable tools to provide to adults and adolescents in an effort to provide on-going generic financial education for free. SOFA will be hosting a series of events throughout the nation and today is the official kick-off!

America needs content on a variety of topics as financial, health concerns and legal issues are at an all-time high. SOFA is looking to further its mission of eliminating financial illiteracy in America and is looking to reach out to companies, churches and organizations in the local communities of every SOFA Member to begin spreading the news of financial literacy.

Workshops are typically conducted during the noontime hour and structured as “Brown Bag Lunch and Learns”. All topics are 100% generic, without sales or product information and are conducted by licensed professionals.

Financial Literacy Month is quickly approaching and SOFA is looking to take the nation bystorm, working to embolden the public to take charge of their finances and will be distributing new content and resources for companies, churches, and organizations for free in Celebration Financial Literacy Month in April. Make sure to seek out a local chapter to bring these workshops to people locally!

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9/29/2011 - New Website Launch​
On 9/29/2011, we launched our new website. We invite you to take a look around the website and tell your friends to come see us too by using our new Spread the Word website tool.

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09/25/2011- Houston Examiner Article

Click here to follow link to the article.

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Click here to go to the national website

WWW.SOFAUSA.ORG

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SOFA on the Radio - Click Below to Hear!

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KPFT- Open Journal September 2012 with Chris Hensley and State Representative Carol Alvarado NEW!

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KPFT - Open Journal March 2012 with Chris Hensley and Jim Chilton

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KPFT - Open Journal April 2012 with Laura Ewing from the Texas Council of Economic Education