April Awareness Month

This month of celebration, prevention, and awareness is set to spotlight key risk and protective factors including military children's well-being, child abuse prevention, sexual assault prevention and response, alcohol abuse prevention, and financial capability. 

2024 April Awareness Month Activities

April 1: Official kickoff of April Awareness Month.  Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, signs proclamation in the Public Affairs video studio.  

April 2: City Council Month of the Military Child Proclamation signing at the McNease Convention Center.  

April 9: Teen ‘I Matter’ Event.  Child Youth Programs will host an event focused on teen dating violence, Alcohol Awareness, and wellness. Attendees will be divided into age groups (13-15 years & 16-18 years). A resource table will be available for attendees to utilize. 

April 12: Wing Sports Day.  The SAPR & IRO team will have an information display table and games for Sexual Assault, Alcohol Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Months. 

April 15: Chalk Walk from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Troop Walk at Western Winds Dining Facility.  The SAPR team will be in front on the troop walk between and dinning facility with a tent and chalk provided engaging with members about how they can prevent sexual assault and change the culture in the military. Members will be given the opportunity to write/draw how they can help someone in a potentially dangerous situation. 

April 15-19: Month of the Military Child “Spirit Week.” Goodfellow will celebrate in partnership with the city of San Angelo.

M&FRC- National Financial Capability Month (NFCM) Classes
Spring is here! This is the perfect time to do some spring cleaning in your financial “house”. In support of National Financial Capability Month (NFCM), the Goodfellow M&FRC is partnering with several agencies to provide a wide range of financial education, resources, information, and activities during the month of April.

 

April 1-30:
Goodfellow AFB Commissary Coupon Saver Contest
During the month of April, use coupons at the Goodfellow AFB Commissary to stretch your savings. Submit receipts along with an entry form found at the Commissary or the M&FRC. The top three savers will be presented with a gift card.

 

M&FRC will be open on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the month of April.
o Free Credit Reports/Scores – Mon - Sat in April (walk-in/appointment)
o Personal Financial Counseling – Mon-Sat in April (walk-in/appointment)
o Financial Resources/Information table in M&FRC lobby

 

April 2-6:

• TSP Basics Workshop:  Crossroads, April 2, 6 to 7 p.m.

• Financial Resources/Information Table:  Cressman DFAC, April 3, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Budgeting/Spending Plans Workshop:  M&FRC, April 4, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 
• TSP Basics Workshop: M&FRC, April 6, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• M&FRC is open April 6, 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. for financial counseling services

 

April 9-13

  • Basic Investing Workshop:  Crossroads, April 9, 6 to 7:00 p.m. 
  • Financial Resources/Information Table:  Western Winds DFAC, April 10, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 
  • Debt Management Workshop:  M&FRC, April 11, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
  • Basic Investing Workshop:  M&FRC, 13 April 13, 11:00 a.m. to noon 
  • M&FRC is open April 13, 11:00 to 2 p.m. for financial counseling services

  April 16-20: 

  • Car-Buying Workshop:  Crossroads, April 16, 6 to 7 p.m. 
  • Financial Resources/Information Table:  Cressman DFAC, April 17, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • PCS Financial Planning Workshop:  M&FRC, April 18, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 
  • Car-Buying Workshop:  M&FRC, April 20, 11:00 a.m. to noon
  • M&FRC is open 20 Apr 20, 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. for financial counseling services
April 23-27, 2024:

• Home-Buying Workshop:  Crossroads, April 23, 6 to 7 p.m. 
• Financial Resources/Information Table:  Western Winds DFAC April 24, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• TSP Basics Workshop:  M&FRC April 25, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
• Home-Buying Workshop:  M&FRC April 27, 11:00 a.m. to noon.
• M&FRC is open April 27, 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. for financial counseling services.
• M&FRC is open April 29, 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. for financial counseling services.

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