MIRAMAR, FL – The City of Miramar and Mayor Wayne M. Messam, in partnership with Knowledge of Financial Education (K.O.F.E.), a program designed to bring Financial Literacy to both residents and employees of the City, is set to be rolled out as part of the Mayor’s mandate to help residents achieve financial security.
Mayor Messam stated, “In our ongoing commitment to the financial well-being of our employees and residents, the city of Miramar has partnered with the program, KOFE: Knowledge of Financial Education. Folks now have access to resources and education regarding money, budgeting, credit, retirement, and many other topics as well as a dedicated toll-free hot line to financial coaches: all the tools you need to live a financially secure lifestyle.”
In April, African American mayors across the United States participated in the African American Mayors Association’s (AAMA) 2023 Economic Mobility Leadership Institute (EMLI) Mayoral Cohort. Mayor Messam was only one of eight participants awarded a $30,000 grant to implement a strategic plan to focus upon wealth creation and poverty reduction. The EMLI grant was funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, whose goal is to help the U.S. economic system better meet the needs of those experiencing poverty and significantly increase their opportunities to achieve economic success. Within this partnership with K.O.F.E., participants of the program can expect to have access to online resources, live webinars, financial coaching and even a live chat to speak with actual consultants.
The program K.O.F.E. is administered by Consolidated Credit, a certified credit counselling service that employs credit counselors and financial coaches to assist people get out of debt or manage their credit.
The AAMA EMLI is a premiere 12-month program for a select group of outstanding AAMA member -mayors, designed to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to define economic mobility, apply leading tools and insights to their cities, and create financial literacy forums, including but not limited to topics such as home ownership, insurance, land use/appraisals, student loans, trusts and wills, and wealth management. The focus of EMLI is wealth creation and developing the necessary tools for poverty reduction.
For more information on the AAMA, contact Darian Vayson, Director of Policy & Programs, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
