COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)–The African American Male Wellness Company is holding a public occasion, round constructing monetary progress in Columbus’ black neighborhood.
“I believe generally we expect that it’s too late within the recreation for us, and that’s not true,” stated Kenny R. Hampton, vp of the African American Male Wellness Company.
Vice President Hampton says the occasion is supposed to supply individuals with a plan towards monetary wellness.
By providing free assessments of an individual’s funds, together with funding recommendation from monetary specialists.
“I may purchase any person a automobile, proper? However what would that change for his or her standing? Not a lot. But when I purchased you some land or some property, then that does some issues there. There’s going to be some worth there, that may final for a very long time,” stated Sherome Hathaway, chief technique officer for the African American Male Wellness Company.
Hathaway says additionally they plan to give attention to constructing generational wealth and homeownership inside black neighborhoods.
An idea echoed by Hampton, who says their hope for this occasion, is to see a legacy of financial progress for Black folks in Columbus.
“Six months from now, we will look again at this expertise, and this occasion, and see the influence that it’s had on many individuals that attended. As a result of they had been capable of see their numbers and get to work, begin making the correct changes,” stated Hampton.
For extra data, individuals can go to https://aawellness.org/
