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On Saturday, November 23, employees of NuMark Credit Union (NuMark) headed to Shiloh Baptist Church in Lockport, Illinois to help Pastor Wendell Martin from Mt. Olive Baptist Church (Mt. Olive) with facilitating the Legacy Builders Financial Empowerment Workshop. The idea for the workshop was created when Pastor Martin saw an opportunity to help educate and lift-up his community members financially.
This first ever workshop event was made free and open to the whole community. Its purpose was for those who attended to learn about financial wellness and how they can reduce their financial stress to allow them the freedom to make more choices with their money. It also was open to the younger generation of these attendees and had workshops designed to teach kids about saving, budgeting, and creating healthy financial habits for their futures.
The workshop kicked off with the keynote speech from Talaat and Tai McNeely of His and Her Money, before breaking out into individual small group workshops. The small groups were a prime opportunity for the volunteers to get more involved with the attendees, who were eager to learn. Even children as young as Pre-K enjoyed the Moon Jar activity, designed to teach young kids about when to spend, save, and share their money. The event was a huge help to the attendees and the beginning of a longtime partnership between Mt. Olive Baptist Church and NuMark.
“I believe the most impactful part of the Legacy Builders Financial Empowerment Workshop was that it not only introduced many attendees to a new mindset about financial freedom, but also provided practical strategies to implement those changes,” Rev. Martin said about the workshop. “The guest speakers, Talaat and Tai McNeely, were absolutely phenomenal, and the workshops provided by NuMark Credit Union were exceptional!”
Rev. Martin has been the Senior Pastor at Mt. Olive since 2018, and during his time has advocated for building economic equality and is passionate about improving the community. It’s that passion and his continued campaigning that has allowed Rev. Martin to greatly increase the financial health of the church and its members during his time as Senior Pastor.
As a credit union, NuMark shares that same passion for community outreach and development and values any opportunity to help community members improve their financial health. The staff members that volunteered at the workshop had the opportunity to assist attendees with their expertise in a variety of areas, including loan and mortgage experts.
“With the workshops that were provided by NuMark Credit Union and the partnership of Mt. Olive Church, I believe that we’re on the right path to equip individuals with the knowledge and tools to build a strong financial foundation,” said Laurie Veasy, NuMark volunteer and Vice President of Lending. “This was the first time I’ve been to a workshop where the attendees were so engaged. The guest speakers, Talaat and Tai McNeely, were amazing, and I believe that the community is better because of this workshop. I’m absolutely looking forward to the next event!”
NuMark is greatly appreciative of Rev. Martin for reaching out and providing the opportunity for NuMark staff members to lend their time helping with the Legacy Builders Financial Wellness Workshop. They’re greatly looking forward to working with Rev. Martin and the Mt. Olive staff in the future to continue providing more of these free empowerment workshops for their communities.
About Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Founded in 1909, Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Joliet is dedicated to making disciples so that all may know Jesus Christ. Guided by its vision to be a place where people can freely worship God, connect with an authentic community of believers, spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, impact the community, and fervently study the Word of God, Mt. Olive continues to serve as a beacon of hope and transformation. Known for its commitment to love God, love people, and prove it, the church actively engages in initiatives that uplift the spiritual, social, and financial well-being of the community. Learn more at www.mtolivejoliet.org.
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