Money Box Academy recognized as Fayetteville proclaims Financial Literacy Month

Mayor Mitch Colvin on April 27 presented a proclamation recognizing April as Financial Literacy Month and invited Crystal McClain of Money Box Academy to the podium for remarks and a program update.

McClain described her nonprofit's work in financial education across Cumberland County and beyond, detailing growth in participation and partnerships. She told council Money Box Academy served 69 participants after launching in 2024, grew partnerships in 2025, and said "four months into 2026, [we] reached over 300 people" through workshops and partner events. She urged the council and local organizations to sustain and integrate financial-literacy programming into community service models.

Council members applauded the group, noting the local median household income figure and poverty rate McClain cited, and encouraged ongoing collaboration between the city and community partners to expand outreach.