Presenters L to R:  Sheanell Edwards, TUCEP Youth Development Agent; Joyce Pham, FOGCE Federal Credit Union Manager

On June 27, 2024, Tuskegee University Cooperative Extension Program (TUCEP) in conjunction with Federation of Greene County Employees Federal Credit Union (FOGCE) held a financial literacy workshop at R.H Young Community Center. This workshop was held for the citizens of Greene County and surrounding areas. The TUCEP officers are Sheanell Edwards, Youth development/4H Agent and Tameka King, Family and Consumer Science Agent. Approximately 30 individuals attended the workshop.
Sheanell Edwards (TUCEP Youth Development/4H Agent) presented on Identity Theft and Fraud. Unfortunately, many have fallen into the hands of scammers. We need to know ways to protect ourselves from scammers. Ms. Edwards gave some great tips on prevention and what to look for. A few ways to protect yourself are to not give your personal information over the phone (especially if you did not make the call), through social media, emails or text messages. The TUCEP Greene County office is located in the Robert Young Community Center, 720 Greensboro St. in Eutaw, AL. Contact number is 205-372-2107
Joyce Pham (FOGCE Manager) explained the various services provided at FOGCE Federal Credit Union. FOCGE offers different types of loans such as auto, educational and consumer. A few people gave testimonies from their experiences with FOGCE. Mrs. Pham encouraged everyone to become a member. Shen explained that the credit union is operated by the members who elect the board and credit committee members and make policy. The credit union, located at 112 Prairie Ave., Eutaw, AL, is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Contact number: 205-372-9025.