As you know, HFHEKC builds homes with low-income families. But did you know we also build strong families and cohesive communities? Part of HFHEKC's mission is to empower families; we believe empowerment comes through education so we provide our Partner Families with life-long learning opportunities like workshops, classes and special events. All Partner Families complete budgeting and credit repair classes before purchasing their homes from Habitat but, until now, we have not had a curriculum for youth and teens on financial literacy. We want all the children in our Habitat families to be well educated and capable of managing money in adulthood. With the help of the Washington Society of CPAs, HFHEKC will offer teens of Habitat families training on budgeting, financial goal setting, credit, loans and savings. For the younger kids -- ages 10-13 -- a volunteer CPA will facilitate the "Feed the Pig" program. These classes are open to all Habitat family children and young adults at no cost. To learn more about HFHEKC's Partner Family education and training program, e-mail Emily Fortman at efortman@habitatekc.org.