Financial Fitness Greater Austin (FFGA) is a public education and awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This is achieved through the collaboration and coordinated effort of several organizations in the Greater Austin area including businesses, financial institutions, schools, not-for-profits, government agencies and the media. These groups came together this year to stress the importance of financial literacy, inform consumers where they can get help, and provide free educational seminars and activities throughout the week. Programming is offered to all demographics and income levels and covers all facets of personal finance. Our hope is to make this an annual event for Austin, and part of a year-round initiative to keep our community financially fit.

Event Calendar:
What:Financial Fitness Week
April 21 - 27, 2008
When:April 16, 2008, 1:30 p.m.
Where:Mexican American Cultural Center
600 River Street, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 478-6222

Who:Financial Fitness Greater Austin (FFGA), an awareness and education initiative of:
- State Senator Kirk Watson
- the Financial Literacy Coalition of Central Texas (FLCCT)
- the Alliance for Economic Inclusion (AEI)
- More than 67 entities in the Greater Austin area (see list in media kit)
Why:To launch Financial Literacy Awareness Week in Greater Austin. Austin-area families face many challenges in understanding the options available when making financial decisions and in knowing where to find educational assistance when needed.