Family and Community Wellness agent, Michelle Beran, has taken a focus on financial literacy to new audiences.
In October, she presented a workshop for a group of FHTech students for developing an introduction speech, appropriate work communications and attire, and financial budgeting.
Additionally, she worked with TRIO students at BCC for a workshop on grocery store budgeting for resources such as coupons, sales, and rewards. They also discussed meal planning and meal preparation as tools to stretch grocery budgets.
United Way of Central Kansas
1409 WILLIAMS ST
GREAT BEND KS 67530
Contact: Ken Marston
Phone: 620-792-2409
Fax:
Email: kmarston@greatbendpl.info
Ellis County Imagination Library
2501 E 13TH ST
HAYS KS 67601
Contact: Brenda Urban
Phone: 785-623-2430
Fax: 785-623-2432
Email: burban@usd489.com
While libraries are great and offer many programs to get children involved with books and reading, sometimes it’s nice to start building a library at home as well. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has been integral in getting books into the hands of children and their parents. Once you sign up, books are mailed to the child every month from birth to age five. They are sent directly to the child so it’s exciting for them to get mail and the books are age appropriate also. The program is available both in Ellis and Barton County. Contact information is below.
And if you are looking for other literacy activities check out our 2026 Annual Lesson, Early Literacy: Building the Foundation of Life Long Learning.
Focusing on Financial Literacy