Focusing on Financial Education during Founders Month

November 5, 2019

Shane Loper

Last month our region celebrated the start of fall with changing leaves, kids in costumes and finally, some cooler weather. During October our team at Hancock Whitney also celebrated an important milestone in our history, our founding.

The influential men and women we honor as founders set forth our mission, purpose and core values at the turn of the 20^th century. Today, we carry on their vision of our organization as a strong, reliable financial and community partner dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and dreams. Our lifelong-learning approach to financial education reinforces that commitment. Hancock Whitney Founders Month celebrated each October offers a special time for our team to focus on teaching people what they need to know to make the most of their hard-earned dollars.

Every day we lead clients through financial choices that help create opportunities and foster success, whether that means purchasing a home, saving for college or growing a business. During Hancock Whitney Founders Month, we share what we know to help people of all ages throughout our communities manage, grow, and protect their money. Throughout October our teams shared their expertise with churches, civic clubs, nonprofits, K-12 schools and colleges, recovery and rehabilitation agencies, and organizations fostering community development in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods.

Take a look at our associates in action.

Associates teach 2nd Graders at Pontchartrain Elementary in Mandeville, Louisiana. The students embraced the idea of saving versus spending and were excited to talk about what they envision for their future career paths.

Associates in Hattiesburg, MS visit Oak Grove Primary School to discuss how to spend, save and share.

Each month, Hancock Whitney associates in New Orleans bring the Bank to School at Hynes Charter School. Students learn to make deposits into real savings accounts, complete deposit tickets, and count money.

Associates in Tampa Bay visit Jameson Elementary to share important money management and saving tips.

Hancock Whitney associates education Northwestern students on saving for their future and the importance of math and reading.

Our Mobile associates shared Cybersecurity tips with local business owners to help combat fraud and keep accounts safe.

Hancock Whitney associates lead students through JA Our City explaining how people manage their money and the importance of economic exchange within a city.

Hancock Whitney associates help students learn to separate and count money that will go into their savings accounts.

Associates from our Ville Platte, LA and River Ranch (Lafayette, LA) Financial Centers presented five Junior Achievement Financial Literacy lessons at Highland Elementary to the 19 high energy students in attendance.

Associates from our Pass Christian, MS Financial Center visited Harrison Central High School to help teach students in a finance class about banking. The students learned about checking accounts, savings accounts, the importance of good credit, and how auto loans work.

Our associates in Bay County, FL spent time teaching financial education to students at Waller Elementary in Youngstown, FL with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bay County.

We know that financial education is important year-round which is why we aim to empower individuals to take charge of their own financial futures through Hancock Whitney Financial Cents for Adults. This free online, self-paced financial education program enables adults to complete financial lessons at home or on-the-go. With engaging and interactive lesson plans, the curriculum addresses common financial goals and challenges with topics such as building emergency savings, home buying education, and retirement planning.

Remember, you can always visit us at one of our financial centers if you have questions or subscribe to our Insights to grow your financial knowledge. Also be sure to follow us on Social Media where we share financial wellness tips on topics such as savings, credit, education and personal finance.