October 06, 2025 - Camp Hill, PA
Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor kicked off a contest to design the cover of his department's first-ever Be Money $mart financial literacy activity book designed to help students and their caregivers learn how to plan for their financial future. The activity book is being produced with 'Be Money $mart' partners, including the Pennsylvania Alliance of YMCAs, the Pennsylvania Library Association, CrossState Credit Union Association and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry."Financial literacy is something I've been passionate about for decades," Auditor General DeFoor said. "That's why we created our Be Money $mart initiative. Together, we must continue to raise awareness about the need for financial literacy education in Pennsylvania so that all of our kids, from kindergarteners to high school seniors, and beyond, can Be Money $mart."The winning artwork will be revealed at the 2026 PA Farm Show in Harrisburg. To enter the contest, visit www.paauditor.gov/activitybook and download the official template. Pennsylvania students in grades K-12 are eligible to participate. Submissions are due by October 31, 2025.Speakers Include:David Ozmore, CEO, Harrisburg Area YMCA Timothy DeFoor, Pennsylvania Auditor GeneralBrad Simpson, CFO, CrossState Credit Union Association
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