La Mesa Juneteenth is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable community in La Mesa, where education is valued, diversity is celebrated, and positive change is achieved. Through vibrant events, educational initiatives, and collaborative efforts, La Mesa Juneteenth strives to empower individuals, bridge societal gaps, and promote social progress. Our vision is to create a compassionate society that embraces unity, dialogue, and diversity while providing equal opportunities for education and growth to all community members.
La Mesa Juneteenth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity founded in 2022.
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FORT WORTH, Texas (June 14, 2024) — Opal Lee, the 97-year-old Texan known for her push to make Juneteenth a national holiday, was given the keys Friday to her new home, which was built on the same tree-lined corner lot in Fort Worth that her family was driven from by a racist mob when she was 12.
“I’m so happy I don’t know what to do,” said Lee, sitting in a rocking chair on the porch of the home just before the ceremony.
The ceremony to welcome Lee into the newly completed home comes just days before the nation celebrates Juneteenth, the holiday marking the end of slavery across the U.S. that means so much to Lee. Several area groups came together to build and furnish the house, which was completed less than three months after the first wall was raised.
Lee said she plans to hold an open house so she can meet her new neighbors.
“Everybody will know that this is going to be a happy place,” she said.
This June 19 — Juneteenth — will be the 85th anniversary of the day a mob, angered that a Black family had moved in, began gathering outside the home her parents had just bought. As the crowd grew, her parents sent her and her siblings to a friend’s house several blocks away and then eventually left themselves.
Newspaper articles at the time said the mob that grew to about 500 people broke windows in the house, dragged furniture out into the street and smashed it. She has said her family didn’t return to the house and her parents never talked about what happened that day. -
We believe in a financially free future! To foster that, we will be hosting local financial literacy education for eighth graders and their parents! Instilling financial health now, will better prepare our youth for a successful future and allow for successful communities. Subscribe to our newsletter for more information!
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We are proud to be teaming up with Mission Federal Credit Union in our effort to educate seventh and eighth graders and their parents on financial literacy. With Mission Federals tried and true curriculum, students are guaranteed to leave with tangible tools to step into a financially victorious future. Mission Federal has pledged monetary incentives to parents involved and they will walk each pre-teen through the steps of opening and managing a debit and savings account! Subscribe to our emails to receive updates on this exciting program!
Financial Literacy: Start from zero
We see the impact of financial struggle in our community and we are offering a way to change families’ futures through free financial literacy education! While we are sponsoring the courses, Mission Federal Credit Union will be teaching the classes.
Every course will be different, to offer you exactly what you need. Lowering the cost of your insurance? There will be a course for that! Confused about investments? We’ve got you! Even if you are joining to get back on track with your spending and budgeting, there will be classes for that as well!
Your 7th and 8th graders will also have opportunities to take courses that teach them basic financial information. Youth often receive paychecks and loans, before they know the basics of finances and we are here to change that.
The key to bridging the wealth gap is to start from zero! The best part? You will automatically be a part of a community that is in the same place as you. Encouraging you to get to where you long to be!
For more information and to join our waitlist, fill out the form below.
Let’s become financially FREE, together!
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A dedicated team of finance professionals from Mission Federal Credit Union, will teach from MFCU’s curriculum.
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YES! They will receive $25 from the foundation, to open an account with Mission Federal Credit Union (Grossmont location). An advisor will walk them through their checking and savings accounts, along with offering guidance in managing their finances.
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Venue at the Village, in downtown La Mesa! The use of this gorgeous venue has been generously donated by Whissel Realty Group.
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There is not one! We know that this is a missing piece in equality for all and are excited to be partnering with local businesses to provide classes free of cost. There will be opportunities to open an account with Mission Federal, however, that is not a requirement.
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Certain classes will be for adults (18+) and others will be for seventh and eighth graders.
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Youth receiving $25 to open an account at MFCU, must take a course in order to receive the $25.
Adults can go directly to the branch, however, formal education is not available at the branch. There will also be monetary opportunities for taking the course before opening an account.
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Interested in Start from Zero? Join our waitlist below, to stay up to date on future courses for you and your children!
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La Mesa Juneteenth envisions an inclusive and harmonious community in La Mesa, where education is valued and accessible to all. Through vibrant events, educational programs, and community partnerships, the organization strives to promote lifelong learning, cultural appreciation, and social progress. La Mesa Juneteenth aspires to bridge societal gaps, empower individuals, and foster a compassionate society that celebrates diversity, encourages dialogue, and achieves lasting positive change.
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