Monroe, La — HAMPCO, Inc. proudly celebrated the accomplishments of 17 graduates of its 18th Financial Literacy Class on Saturday, August 15, 2026, during a memorable graduation ceremony at Mt. Zion Family Life Center in Monroe.
The celebration brought together a full house of family members, friends, community supporters, and partners who gathered to recognize the graduates for their commitment to strengthening their financial knowledge and building a more secure future.
Throughout the financial literacy program, participants dedicated their time to learning practical financial skills, including budgeting, setting financial goals, managing checking accounts, saving and investing, understanding debt, preparing financial statements, and understanding credit.
“Your commitment paid off,” was the message shared with the graduates as they reflected on the knowledge and tools they gained throughout the program.
HAMPCO, Inc. congratulates all 17 graduates and encourages them to continue applying what they learned. (Sharion Brown, Kierra Phillips, LaShuna Houston, Makayla Wade, Pamela Gray, Teresa Brooks, Shannon Lewis, Zana Hamilton, Aliyah Mitchell, Carolyn Bragg, Casandra Mitchell, Eleanor Smith, Angela Mitchell, Andreaka Miller, Brenda Greer, Earnestine Williams and Emily White.)
The organization remains committed to its mission of helping individuals and families gain the knowledge and confidence needed to make sound financial decisions and contribute to stronger communities. The next class will begin September 8, 2026.
