PACE, Leon Financial Literacy Program Module V: Insurance and Risk
2024-10-29 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Pace Center for Girls, Leon, 311 E. Jennings Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32301, United States
In Module V: Insurance and Risks, the students at Pace Center for Girls, Leon, are exploring the concepts of financial risk and its implications in everyday life. This session will cover essential topics such as understanding financial risk, the relationship between risk and borrowing, and various forms of financial risk.
We are thrilled to have the First Commerce Credit Union Risk Team join us to share their expertise on these important subjects. They’ll help our young ladies understand how to navigate risks associated with borrowing and make informed financial decisions.
As part of the curriculum, students will also complete a self-assessment quiz on insurance and risk management, reinforcing their learning and understanding. Together, we’re equipping our scholars with the knowledge they need to manage financial risks effectively! 💼📊 #FinancialLiteracy #PaceLeon #RiskManagement

GroupRaise x Krispy Kreme Digital Dozens
2024-11-05 08:00 - 2024-12-29 17:00 | https://grouprai.se/krispykreme5T81ZBsb
Exciting news!
With $15, you can’t buy happiness, but you can buy a dozen doughnuts and support Consulting Together Community Outreach!! 🍩
We have launched a GroupRaise x Krispy Kreme Digital Dozens fundraising campaign. From now until December 31, 50% of orders will be donated back to Consulting Together Community Outreach, when you purchase your doughnuts using our fundraising sales page.
🎉 Consulting Together Community Outreach has joined the Krispy Kreme Sales Streak Giveaway, where every daily purchase through our Krispy Kreme fundraiser boosts us on the leaderboard toward prizes up to $1,000! 🍩 Your support can help us win big while making a difference. Let’s keep the momentum going all November!
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#CommunityOutreach #SalesStreak #SupportCTCO #KrispyKremeFundraiser

Pace, Leon - Module VI: Taxes - Understanding of Taxes
2024-11-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Pace Center for Girls, Leon, 311 E. Jennings Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32301, United States
📊 Module VI: Taxes – Understanding Taxes 📊
CTCONP recently held a deep-dive session on taxes as part of our ongoing financial literacy program in partnership with Pace, Leon. This module, ‘Understanding Taxes,’ provided participants with essential knowledge about tax structures, filing processes, and how taxes impact personal finances. By empowering our community with a clearer understanding of taxes, we’re helping individuals make informed decisions and build a foundation for financial wellness. #FinancialLiteracy #TaxEducation #CTCOCares #CommunityEmpowerment

Pace, Leon - Module VI: Tax-Efficient Financial Planning
2024-11-07 10:30 - 12:30 | Pace Center for Girls, Leon, 311 E. Jennings Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32301, United States
💡 Module VI: Tax-Efficient Financial Planning – Why Do I Have to Pay So Much in Taxes, Anyway? 💡
In this interactive session with Pace, Leon, CTCO NP explored the ‘why’ behind taxes and strategies for tax-efficient financial planning. Participants had the unique opportunity to take a field trip to a local Walmart to see taxes in action and understand how they affect everyday purchases. A special lunch was provided, making it a day of learning and community connection.
#FinancialPlanning #TaxEducation #CTCOCares #CommunityLearning

Pace, Leon - Module VI: Filing Taxes
2024-11-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Pace Center for Girls, Leon, 311 E. Jennings Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32301, United States
📝 Module VI: Filing Taxes – Making Tax Season Simple 📝
Through our collaboration with Pace, Leon, CTCO NP guided participants through the essentials of filing taxes in this informative session. ‘Filing Taxes’ covered step-by-step instructions, key forms, and helpful tips to make tax season less daunting. By equipping our community with these valuable skills, we’re building confidence and knowledge for a smoother financial journey.
#FinancialLiteracy #TaxFiling #CTCOCares #EmpoweringOurCommunity

2024 Thanksgiving Giveaway
2024-11-28 | FL
🍂🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at CTCO NP! This year’s annual Thanksgiving Giveaway at Nims and PACE was extra special. We provided insulated bags stuffed with EVERYTHING families need for a perfect holiday feast—cornbread, meat, sides, and all the fixings! 🥧✨
A huge thank you to Walmart Store #8120 for supporting our community with a $1,000 Spark Good Local Grant! 🙌 Your generosity made this year’s giveaway even more impactful, and we’re so grateful for the partnership. 💛
Check out this photo dump of all the Thanksgiving love. 📸💫 As you sit down with your loved ones today, know that the spirit of giving and gratitude is alive and well in our community. Let’s keep sharing the love and lifting each other up. 🧡
#CTCOCares #ThanksgivingGiveaway #CommunityLove #GratefulHeart #HappyThanksgiving

Pace, Leon - Module VII - Basics of Investing
2024-12-16 09:30 - 10:30 | Pace Center for Girls, Leon, 311 E. Jennings Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32301, United States
📈 Pace, Leon – Module VII: Basics of Investing
Our Pace girls got a crash course in building wealth with Module VII: Basics of Investing! 💸 From understanding what investing really means to learning the importance of starting early, this session broke down the “money moves” every teen should know.
With interactive discussions, a self-assessment quiz, and practical tips on how to get started, the girls explored key questions like: What is investing? What are the risks? Am I ready to invest?
It was all about planting seeds now for a financially secure future—because it’s never too early to start thinking like an investor! 💡📊 #FinancialLiteracy #InvestingBasics #CTCOCares #SmartMoneyMoves

Pace, Leon - Module VII: Types of Investments
2025-01-30 10:30 - 11:30 | FL
💼 Pace, Leon – Module VII: Types of Investments
In this exciting follow-up session, our Pace girls took a deeper dive into the Types of Investments and how to grow their money wisely! 💰✨ They explored real strategies like diversification and the power of a buy-and-hold approach—learning that smart investing isn’t about quick wins, but long-term growth.
Through a fun self-assessment quiz and engaging discussions, they asked and answered key questions: What can teens invest in? What are the risks? And how can I start building wealth now?
This module was all about showing our future financial leaders that they can take control of their money and invest with purpose—even as teens!

Pace, Leon - Module VIII: Developing Good Financial Habits and Module VIII: Coping with Financial Stress
2025-02-24 09:30 - 12:30 | FL
💵 Pace, Leon – Module VIII: Developing Good Financial Habits & Coping with Financial Stress
This double-feature module was all about money smarts and mental wellness! 💡💚
First up: Developing Good Financial Habits — our Pace girls explored what it means to keep a healthy checking and savings balance, the value of reviewing bank statements regularly, and how small, consistent habits can lead to big financial wins. A self-assessment quiz helped them reflect on their current habits and where they could grow!
Next: Coping with Financial Stress — because financial literacy isn’t just about dollars, it’s also about peace of mind. The girls learned how to recognize signs of financial stress and picked up practical tips for handling it, from budgeting basics to stress-reducing strategies. 🧠💰
Together, these sessions helped build a strong foundation for financial confidence and emotional resilience. #MoneyMatters #FinancialWellness #CTCOCares #PACEGirls #SmartHabitsStrongMinds

Pace, Leon - Module VIII: Staying Financially Fit
2025-03-03 09:30 - 12:30 | FL
💪 Pace, Leon – Module VIII: Staying Financially Fit
Our Pace girls wrapped up their financial literacy journey with Module VIII: Staying Financially Fit—a powerful session that tied everything together! 💸✨
They revisited the core pillars of budgeting, saving, and investing, and reflected on how much they’ve learned throughout the program. From understanding credit to building emergency savings, the message was clear: save, save, save! 💰
Students also took a few minutes to reflect on their growth and how their financial mindset has evolved. And of course, a well-earned lunch was served to celebrate their progress! 🥗👏
Here’s to building strong money habits and staying financially fit for life!

CTCO Board Annual Retreat
2025-04-12 10:00 - 14:00 | FL
We’re looking forward to bringing our leadership team together for an upcoming board retreat—an intentional space designed to strengthen collaboration and foster alignment for the year ahead.
This focused session will serve as a valuable opportunity to reconnect with our mission, share ideas, and continue building on the momentum we’ve created. As always, we’re grateful for the dedication and insight of our board members who help guide the vision and impact of CTCO.
Stay tuned for updates as we prepare for a productive and inspiring time together!

🎓 CTCO – Empowering Your Financial Life Ceremony
2025-04-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Pace Center for Girls, Leon, 311 E. Jennings Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32301, United States
🎓 CTCO – Empowering Your Financial Life Ceremony
We proudly celebrated the Empowering Your Financial Life Ceremony, the grand finale of our CTCO Financial Literacy Program! 🎉💙
This special event marked the culmination of weeks of learning, growth, and confidence-building as our incredible young ladies wrapped up their journey through topics like budgeting, saving, credit, investing, and more.
From real-world activities to heartfelt reflections, these future leaders have gained the tools to take control of their financial futures. We’re beyond proud of their dedication and excited to see how they’ll continue to thrive with the knowledge they’ve gained. 💡💰
Here’s to empowered minds and financially confident lives! 🏆✨#CTCOCares #FinancialLiteracy #EmpoweredYouth #MoneyMatters #CelebratingGrowth

2025 Promise Scholarship Award
2025-05-19 | FL
Congratulations to Mekhi Tyler—he is our 2025 Promise Scholarship honoree and received a $12,000 scholarship to attend a 4-year university!
Mekhi graduated from James S. Rickards High School with a 3.7 weighted GPA. This inspiring young man was an active member of Student Government, the Bowling Team, and the National Honors Society. He also serves as a mentor and is involved in community church outreach.
This highly motivated and driven individual plans to attend the University of West Florida to study medicine. His career goal is to be an anesthesiologist.
The Promise Scholarship, awarded on behalf of Consulting Together Community Outreach (CTCO NP), aims to increase college access for minorities by removing some of the financial burdens associated with college.
“Any youth who is motivated, regardless of financial status, should have the opportunity to further their education,” said a representative from CTCO.
Mekhi is the first in his family to pursue higher education.
“I believe that this scholarship will provide me with the assistance necessary to achieve my academic and professional goals. My personal goal is to continue to be a support for my family and younger brother,” he said. “I would love nothing more than to make my family proud while also contributing to making the world a better place.”
Mekhi, we know you’ll continue to do great things! Congratulations and we look forward to following your journey!

#CTCOPromiseScholarship

Back to School: Backpack Grab & Go event!
2025-07-01 - 2025-08-02 | FL
🎒✨ It’s time for our Back to School Bash: Backpack Grab & Go event!
We’re collecting school supplies to support students from our partner schools—including Nims Middle School—and we need YOUR help! 📚✏️
🛍️ Shop from our Amazon Wishlist by August 1st and help us fill backpacks with love and supplies for students in need.
🟣 Everything goes directly to CTCO—just click, shop, and support!
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Let’s send these kids back to school ready to thrive! 💜
#CTCO #BackToSchoolBash #SupportOurYouth #NimsMiddleSchool #BackpackDrive #CommunityLove
