More than 50 people representing nine nationalities recently participated in a free, eight-week virtual financial education session, which was led by Qualitas of Life<\/a>, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving Hispanic family financial security.<\/p>\n

On December 10, Clean Rite Centers<\/a> \u2013 a co-sponsor of the financial literacy initiative \u2013 held a graduation ceremony for those participants at the company\u2019s laundromat location in Queens, N.Y.<\/p>\n

Each financial education participant received a $50 Clean Rite laundry card, in recognition of their accomplishment.<\/p>\n

The educational sessions covered such topics as online banking, opening bank accounts, and protecting finances to foster financial stability, according to Qualitas of Life Research and Evaluation Manager Soco Hern\u00e1ndez-Serrano.<\/p>\n

\u201cTwenty-seven participants graduated and received a certificate of completion,\u201d she said, \u201cwhile 28 received a certificate of participation for attending at least one course session.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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