FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR ALL
NEWSLETTER
-February 2025-
SUMMARY
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Green Socks Day – Something Big is Afoot!
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MLB Joins Major Sports Leagues to Advance FL4A
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FL4A Impact Assessment
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2024 HOPE Global Forums Recap
April 30th – Green Socks Day!
Join Us for an Exciting National Initiative
We are excited to announce that April 30th will be Green Socks Day, and we look forward to all FL4A Members joining in the celebration! We’re thrilled to partner with our founding FL4A member, Walmart, for the Green Socks Day Challenge.
“It’s not whether you’re black or white (as in race) or red or blue (as in politics), it’s about the green (as in US Currency) and we ALL want more of it.” – John Hope Bryant, Founder & CEO, Operation HOPE and Co-Chair of Financial Literacy for All (FL4A)
“Everyone needs to know how money works. That knowledge helps make dreams come true.” – Doug McMillon, CEO, Walmart and Co-Chair of Financial Literacy for All (FL4A)
Take the Financial Literacy quiz and join the Green Socks Day Challenge! Click the button for more details.
MLB Has Joined FL4A!
Collaboration announced at the HOPE Global Forums to drive economic empowerment.
Operation HOPE announced that Major League Baseball (MLB) has joined Financial Literacy for All. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred joined NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, and NASCAR President Steve Phelps on-stage at the HOPE Global Forums in December 2024, marking the first time all four leaders appeared together publicly. FL4A aims to equip millions of youths and adults with the tools and resources needed to make informed financial decisions and build generational wealth. The collaboration between these major sports organizations underscores their commitment to using the unifying power of sports to promote financial literacy globally. John Hope Bryant, founder of Operation HOPE, emphasized the historic nature of this collaboration, highlighting sports as a driver of inclusion and societal progress. With MLB’s addition to the coalition, FL4A continues to expand its reach, leveraging the collective influence of sports to uplift communities through financial empowerment.
FL4A Impact Assessment
Measuring Our Progress in Financial Literacy
As part of our ongoing commitment, we evaluate the impact of FLA and Member initiatives to promote financial literacy each year. This process is essential to our movement, helping us measure progress and stay aligned with our mission. Thank you to those who have already submitted their data. If you haven’t yet, please complete all relevant sections below for your organization and submit the form by Friday, March 14th. We truly appreciate your time and dedication to this important work!
HGF 2024 Recap
Global leaders united to drive economic inclusion, AI literacy, and community transformation.
The 2024 HOPE Global Forums gathered over 5,000 participants globally to focus on equity, innovation, and opportunity.
Key highlights included:
AI Literacy Pipeline to Prosperity Project (AILP3): A collaboration with Georgia State University and other partners to equip underserved students with AI and financial literacy skills.
Partnership Commitments: Major sponsors pledged nearly $100M for initiatives such as Truist’s $20M financial literacy expansion, Shopify’s $190M for Black-owned businesses, and Wells Fargo’s $420M investment in underserved communities.
Mainstage Themes: Leaders addressed topics like AI’s role in equity, economic inclusion through sports, housing equity, and fostering inclusive, innovative communities.
Idea Labs & Straight Talks: Sessions tackled affordable housing, financial inclusion, workforce reskilling, and systemic barriers for women- and minority-owned businesses. Operation HOPE thanks all participants and sponsors for supporting our mission!
We are eager for HGF25 this December 1-3, 2025, in Atlanta, GA!
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