Treasurer Pack, U.S. Sen. Justice Kick Off National Financial Literacy Month in McDowell County
WAR, W.Va. – State Treasurer Larry Pack on Wednesday joined U.S. Senator Jim Justice to celebrate the start of National Financial Literacy Month and to present a Get a Life Community Volunteer Award to Sarah Muncy, Communities in Schools Coordinator, during a financial education budget activity for students at Southside K-8 School in McDowell County. “I am proud to present this Community Volunteer Award to Sarah Muncy who worked closely with my Office for years to bring our Get a Life program to McDowell County,” Treasurer Pack said. “I want to thank Senator Justice for expanding the Communities in Schools initiative to all 55 West Virginia counties when he was Governor. This is an important program that is meant to help children statewide achieve goals in school, in the workforce, and in life with the proper resources. Financial literacy is a vital skill, and I want all West Virginia students to have the opportunity to learn how to make good financial decisions at an early age.” Treasurer Pack, alongside Senator Justice, presented the award to Muncy, a longtime volunteer of the Get a Life Program, during Wednesday afternoon’s Get a Life event in War. The elected officials spoke to a nice crowd in McDowell County. “It’s a great day at Southside K-8 with my good friend Treasurer Pack,” Senator Justice said. “Today, we’re carrying on a mission that’s close to our hearts, and that’s being there for our kids and ensuring they have every tool for success. Now, the really special part is honoring Sarah Muncy with a Community Volunteer Award. Communities in Schools has been a massive success for West Virginia, and it’s because of folks like Sarah. She is absolutely doing the Lord’s work, and I thank her in every single way.” In the Get a Life program, middle school students are given a realistic family budget and must visit various business stations and manage an expense ledger. The program teaches both basic math skills and problem-solving techniques. “I’m grateful to receive the Volunteer Award—it means a lot to be recognized, but more than anything it reflects something I truly enjoy doing,” Muncy said. “I like being able to help where I can and be part of something positive. I also enjoy the Get a Life program because it gives me the opportunity to connect with others and help our students learn about real-life scenarios, so they feel more prepared and confident in the world around them. Thank you to Treasurer Pack, Senator Justice, and Baby Dog for being here and for presenting me with this award—it truly means a lot.” Last year, Treasurer Pack announced the Get a Life redesign that now includes a modern look with vibrant colors, coordinating images, and updated budgeting information. The Treasurer’s financial education staff visits more than 140 middle schools and reaches more than 16,000 students annually. Since it was created in 2008, Get a Life has helped tens of thousands of middle school students. For more information on Get a Life and other educational resources available through the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office, visit www.WVTreasury.gov/Citizens/Financial-Education. Read the full article