BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — The City of Birmingham is extending its partnership with the IMC Financial Freedom Project with a $1 million investment aimed at helping students, families and educators strengthen their financial knowledge and build long-term economic stability.
The four-year partnership began in 2022 and provides K-12 students with financial education while offering workshops, resources and confidential financial consulting to families, teachers and school staff. The program will be available at all Birmingham City Schools this school year.
“Financial freedom starts with knowledge, and we have a responsibility to make sure our young people have that knowledge before they enter adulthood,” Mayor Randall L. Woodfin said.
Since its launch, the program has reached 3,797 students across 20 schools and helped facilitate $1.25 million in student loan forgiveness through the…
