Welcome to
Progressors Over Poverty
Progressors Over Poverty, or P.O.P for short, is a student-led organization focusing on increasing financial literacy and empowering the community through love and connecting those in need with resources.
Our goal is to equip the younger generation with better financial skills and knowledge. We plan to increase financial literacy, provide awareness surrounding economic misconceptions, share resources to help families, make the connection between mental health and poverty, and collaborate with various institutions to benefit the community and our peers.
Our Goals
Students will gain a basic understanding of credit and how to apply it to everyday spending. Also, knowing the difference between a checking and savings account and usage of debit and credit cards.
Opening bank accounts in the students’ name with our partner TD Bank and Bank of America
After the collection of items from food/item drives, POP Packages will be given out to families in need so they don’t have to stress over getting these items
Offering classes with a unique curriculum, fairs where different representatives from banks come to speak, and seminars that go in-depth on economic skills. All of this available students to aid them in increasing their financial literacy.
Our Programs
Opening Bank Accounts
In our program, students will have the opportunity to open bank accounts in their name. This will be provided through our partnerships with TD Bank and Bank of America.
Financial Literacy Classes
Right now, we are having lessons provided by TD Bank and Bank of America to high school juniors and seniors, enriching their knowledge regarding financial concepts. We will soon have financial literacy classes targeting the most crucially misunderstood financial topics, such as credit and budgeting. Our target audience is high school students and their families due to children being one of the most influential keys to breaking generational poverty.
Food & Supply Drives
We are hosting to hold food/supply drives to collect supplies to donate to families in need. P.O.P wants to emphasize the importance of connecting, providing, and building relationships with and for the community, which will be the key to an abundant future.
Support Progressors Over Poverty
To make sure this project is sustainable and supports its growth, people can donate money to our GoFundMe page. All contributions are greatly appreciated, no matter the amount. P.O.P will also use the funds to donate to several charities locally in Miami Gardens.
Help us battle poverty in our neighborhoods and plant the seed of a better environment for future generations to come.