Auditor General DeFoor visits the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to promote Financial Literacy

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today highlighted Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s efforts to provide financial literacy education to the community as part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to help build the next generation of financially secure Pennsylvanians.

“Pennsylvania libraries offer more than just books—they are a central knowledge hub where you can access a multitude of resources for free,” Auditor General DeFoor said. “One of the biggest benefits to having a library card is that it gives you access to information about money and will help you on your road to becoming financially literate. Financial literacy is vital to Pennsylvania’s growth, and I’m excited to see how the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh continues to educate their community in the future.”

Guided by their mission of literacy, exploration and community connections, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is a destination space for information, technology, community building, social connection and fun.

Auditor General DeFoor has spent nearly four years promoting financial literacy through his ‘Be Money $mart’ initiative, which raises awareness about the need for financial literacy education in Pennsylvania and highlights free resources that people can use on their journey to financial freedom.

Since ‘Be Money $mart’ launched in 2021, Auditor General DeFoor has:

• Partnered with Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Members 1st Federal Credit Union to coordinate a statewide financial literacy competition for high school students;
• Met with teachers and students in high school classrooms across Pennsylvania in recognition of successful financial literacy learning opportunities;
• Visited all state and state related universities in Pennsylvania, as well as community colleges, to talk about job and internship opportunities within the department and the importance of knowing how your money works;
• Moderated financial literacy panels for community organizations, the agriculture industry and local chambers of commerce;
• Partnered with the Pennsylvania Library Association to highlight free financial literacy resources and the PA Forward program;
• Visited YMCAs across the Commonwealth to talk about financial literacy for all ages;
• Worked with Junior Achievement to emphasize financial literacy messages to elementary school students and participated in multiple BizTown simulations; and
• Partnered with CrossState Credit Union Association and other credit unions and financial institutions across the state to promote free financial literacy resources, including hosting ‘Money $mart Mondays’ with PSECU.

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