N. Charleston organization hosts money fair to educate about financial literacy [Video]

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – Around 100 community members took advantage of Increasing H.O.P.E Financial Training Center’s money fair on Saturday.

Increasing H.O.P.E, which stands for “Helping Others Prosper Economically”, held the event at the Opportunity Center in North Charleston to celebrate 19 years of service. The event educated community members and businesses about the importance of financial literacy.

Increasing H.O.P.E serves as a one-stop shop to help individuals manage their money by providing resources to gain, sustain and maintain assets.

Dorothea Bernique, the Founder and Executive Director of Increasing H.O.P.E, wants to see community members become educated in all areas of personal finance.

The event kicked off with a panel discussion with legislative leaders including, Rep. J.A. Moore (D-Berkeley, Charleston) and Rep. Kathy Landing (R-Charleston) and Sen. Sean Bennett (R-Charleston, Dorchester). The three lawmakers discussed financial issues that the community experiences and what they can do to fix it.

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