Volunteers Needed for Financial Backpack Workshop

April 8, 2026

FWA members are invited to participate in a personal finance workshop on April 29th, 2026, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, at the High School of Economics and Finance.


The school is located at 100 Trinity Place, near Wall Street. The workshop will involve the FWA high school mentees at HSEF. We will have a training prep session the week before, either on April 21 or 22, depending on availability of the volunteers. 


If you are interested, or would like more information, please contact Suzanne Matthews, Committee Co-chair, at [email protected]. 

Being part of FWA committees or mentorship programs can reward you personally and professionally as you build your skills and help guide the future of the FWA. Participation is a benefit reserved for FWA members. Not a member yet? Join today!

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